The USA Rules Committee has published a document detailing the decisions taken and background relating to Flarm usage in 2011 USA contests. The document can be accessed via the link below: http://www.ssa.org/files/member/2011FlarmUSA.pdf For the committee, John Godfrey (QT) USA Rules Committee

One camera taped to the wing, just inboard of the spoiler, one on the horizontal stab. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nDi1JvxwmM

It seems that weekly they are finding new things we are supposed to be worried about. http://tinyurl.com/2ubhdd7

Does anyone know where I can find the polar for the HP-14?

Anyone know what happened to their web page? Sent out some emails asking but no answers. Just like to keep track of the happenings there :) http://www.abqsoaring.org/

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I’ve been experimenting around with Li-Ion batteries for a few months now, just for fun, and thought I would pass on a few observations that might be interesting. I only experimented with Li-Ions that had a separate printed circuit board incorporated into each cell, and I was not able to ignite...

I have taken a brief look at the information concerning the PowerFlarm and I still seem unable to find out how you make a flight declaration. The 'brick' version will have a remote USB port that reads a memory stick but will there be a way to enter a task using a PDA for example? Will you be able...

A glider I bought came with a Volkslogger FAI-approved GPS logger, an iPAQ PDA, Glide Navigator II software, and all the relevant (home and cockpit) cables, power adapters, cradles, and mounting arm for the PDA. I don't really need all that. Make me a serious offer. Email or call 802-879-0876...

The results of the 2010 opinion poll, and more importantly the comments are available at: http://www.ssa.org/myhome.asp?mbr=6310235857 This year the number of pilots responding was the highest since 2005 and a lot of comments were received with respect to Flarm and other topics. John Godfrey...

Friends in the USA. I recently changed all the lights on my cobra trailer to LED. They are so much brighter and better. I feel like I am towing a lit Christmas tree down the road. I just hated throwing the old German ones away when there might be a fellow pilot who might have a broken lens and...

With regard to this year's US Team Committe election, there is one pilot running for election that stands FOR the Club Class concept here in the US. His name is Sean Franke and his election to the US Team Committee would be a powerful statement toward preserving a distinct Club Class Team selction...

$160 including shipping to 48 states: SN10 remote purchased new in 2008 and never used in glider. I bought this before receiving the glider, but I found I could reach the SN10 without it so I've only used it on the ground a few times. It's in like new condition. New price is $190+shipping. ~Barny

See:http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20101115/NEWS/311150009/ Pilot-says-plane-became-glider-after-it-ran-out-of-gas Greenville last Monday. Wings look pretty skinny.Engines look real big. He credits his glider training. Why not require glider ratings for every ATP? Karen

For Sale: Complete Cambridge Aero Instruments L-Nav Gps Nav 20, GPS Nav Display, 80mm Vario read out, Compaq 1500 with cradle and Capacity flask. Version 5.8/ 6.0. Fully functional with cables. Making room for ClearNav display. $1500 US including shipping Contact Rex Mayes Williams Soaring...

New in the box 1550 that has never been used. Cambridge Cradle also new and never used. $400 includes shipping.

A Winter Challenge Our club is holding the Club Class Nationals in 2011 in the UK. It is cusomary to design a logo for the event which is used to embroider on the polo shirts provided (free)for each competitior as well as on the web site and literature. After several such events I have run out of...

Attention this weekend in the American soaring world is focused anxiously on Houston, Texas as pilots await word of the annual U.S.A. Rules Committee's closed-door deliberations. Will the sudden emergence of fumata bianca (white smoke) signal that costly new still-to-be- proven FLARM devices will...

The election for a new member of the US Team Committee will be open until December 15, 2010. All members of the SSA are eligible to vote. Please participate. The link below will take you to the election page and the candidate bios. Thank you for your participation. The link for the election form...

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