I think this merits its own thread. Due to legal concerns, Flarmnet has encrypted their files, and as I understand it most displays including the Butterfly will no longer show pilot or glider information. This is separate from the opt in/out of tracking as I understand it. I liked the ability to...

After reading of the recent mid-air out West I bought a Zaon MRX PCAS (Portable Collision Avoidance System) from Aircraft Spruce & Speciality to try out. I also fly a Piper Vagabond without an electrical system and this unit doesn't require your aircraft have a mode C transponder as it's a...

There is not one mention of gliders in the following article. If this doesn't convice you, your students, or the undisciplined pilots in your community to get with the program I don't know what will. http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/12/10/071210fa_fact_gawande Matt Michael

Anyone replace the rubber bellows on a Joseph Pietz (1976 "Komet") trailer tongue? Can you direct me to a possible supplier in the US? Or what you substituted Thanks Jim

I have a Cambridge LNAV and I want to replace my LX400, which is currently being used purely as a GPS receiver, with something else to provide a GPS feed to the LNAV, preferably without taking up a space on my instrument panel. Any suggestions?

Anyone know the dates and locations for these 2004 U.S. contests? 18m nationals 15m nationals sports class nationals

Yeah, its early but we have a new site for this year's Region 3 Contest. If you plan on attending, please sign -up early in order for our organization to make arrangements. There has also been inquires to hold world class for the PW-5's. (If we are able to have (3) register we will hold a world...

As a still under 40, very active standard class pilot with an LS8 and a Duckhawk on order, and who has flown a few regionals and one nationals (Montague 2012), I'll chime in with a few observations about why I haven't been very motivated to fly any US-based competitions this year. (1) Time...

I've committed to buy an L-23 in Sarasota Springs, New York. It includes an enclosed trailer. I need it to come to Walla Walla, WA. Anybody coming in west that wants some help with expenses? Would like to have it shipped right after January 1. Thanks!

Flarm needs a box that is similar to that used by A&Ps to do transponder checks. Something portable that would allow you to test the send and receive range of your glider on the ground. Idally you would do sy 4 tests. Off the nose, behind, and left and right. Range analysis tool is ok, but it's...

I am pleased to announce IGC-approval of the Nano GNSS Flight recorder from LXNAV d.o.o., with effect from 31 August 2010. This follows test and evaluation by the IGC GNSS Flight Recorder Approval Committee (GFAC) in accordance with Annex B to the Sporting Code and the Specification for...

In article , says... Some disadvantages a fuel can catch fire, Have you ever seen the inferno a huge stack of batteries can generate? the engine is very hot, How hot is it? They put these things inside model...

With my new glider, I got a box of extra equipment. Included was a never-used Rico audio vario, still in the box, but without documentation. It checks out good. But does anyone have any info on these varios? Specifically: What size capacity bottle should be used with this? What are the...

I'm really curious what weak link people are using to winch launch Blaniks with. If you are using the CG bridle, do you use the blue tost weak link (in the BGA list) or a stronger one? Blue seems too weak and wants to break frequently and under only moderate climb angles. The L-13 manual...

What are your favorite aircraft types (and modifications) for glider towing in high density altitude and/or short runways?

Does anyone have any insight into how a 302 calculates wind? How good is it in regards to wind a straight flight with very little turning? How valuable is it on a ridge? What does it need in order to calculate probable wind one 360 turn, part of a turn, two turns? Any information is appreciated.

Hello, Anyone have a maintenance manual or a collection of maintenance instructions for the ASW-20?jeff

Could I impose upon those of you more experience soaring types and ask your opinion of the Standard Cirrus? Pros? Cons? Indifferences? I am looking for my first ship. Walt

I'm restoring a 1963 Std Austria and trying to decide the risks and merits of load testing the wings. I can't find anything definitive on the web, at least nothing that doesn't get contradicted by some other source. My concern is that load testing may damage the wings in an undetected way. OTOH,...

Greetings, Does anybody have any information about Tost or Schweizer tow hook STCs for a Pawnee? Our A&P hasn't found any info. Does it require a field approval or is their an STC out there? Thanks, Shawn