A friend forwarded the following study ... has anyone tested Transponder Antenna output on a graphite ship without an additional ground plan? Title: Performance of graphite epoxy as an antenna ground plane Authors: Erickson, J. E.; Graham, O. D. Affiliation: Air Force Academy, CO.

So I've got my new PowerFlarm brick installed and I'd guess that it was losing the other PowerFlarm in the area when the distance between us was between 2 to 2.5 miles. Obviously this is good for collision avoidance, but I was kind of hoping for more range. The other pilot reported similar range....

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For those who haven't yet seen it, we have released our end of season video. Just a bunch of junior pilots from the UK having fun, including flying the World Championships in Poland. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ1jnQtCMiM Cheers

After a sweet flight, I get home to discover that the flight trace did not copy onto the USB stick. Do I need to bring a computer with me to the airport to check each time before I leave the glider that the trace made it?

I am pleased to announce IGC-approval for the LXNAV Nano 4 Flight Recorder from LXNAV of Celje, Slovenia, for "all flights" including world records. This is a small stand-alone recorder with a screen, and sensors for engine operation using both low and high frequency noise. The low frequency...

Last year I was looking for such a device to allow me to montitor my speed more easily on approach so I didn't have to glance at the panel during this critical stage of flight. I found this affordable, small box that plumbs into your pitot line and runs on 12V. It is made in England. I only turn it...

National 425 parachute for sale. Mfg. 1998 and last repacked in 2012 when age stopped my glider flying. Chute has been stored well and is in good condition. Picture available. $990.00.

So I'm headed to Moariarty from TN with my 20 in tow in June. I have an older komet trailer, for which I had just gotten new tires, which I have yet to put on. I took the trailer to a shop locally to have the surge breaks adjusted, tires put on, and bearings repacked. After about an hour they...

After several days trying to get Windows 7 64 bit to connect to an SN10 via a USB to Serial adapter (Dynex), here is what finally worked great. Posting this so folks don't have to go through discovery. USB to Serial Adapter made by Keyspan (model USA-19HS) with Keyspan Windows 7 driver. SN10B...

Hallo, I'm working on my panel redesign. It's a "long distance project" with me on one continent and the glider on another... Would someone with a "winter access" to his glider take some measurements for me? - what is the exterior dimension of Ilec engine controller? I know it is 57mm hole but...

World Class Glider - http://www.wcsa.org/ PZL-Swidnyk PW-5, S/N 17.05.021, 1996, 510hrs, easy and forgiving flight characteristics, polyurethane, basic instruments plus Dittel FSG71 radio with boom mic and PTT, relief system, Sierra enclosed trailer, very good condition, minor damage history,...

If you've considering an upgrade to your PDA, I'd still be interested in your Aero and Cambridge PDA mount.

Friday/Saturday departure. Can divert. Frank Whiteley 970-330-2050

In a recent thread it was asserted that it was possible to get sport pilot airplane privileges without taking a knowledge test and flight test if the pilot held a private glider rating. For some reason I cannot see that thread. I had doubts that this was true and followed up with AOPA. The text...

Any CFIG's within a days drive of Buffalo, NY willing to give a ground launch endorsement. I've found an airport that will let me auto- launch of their 5600 ft runway. This seems to be preferable to 2.5+ hr drives to reasonable glider clubs. TIA 2C

Well, It's been about 1 year asked about where to learn to fly gliders in Central FL on this newsgroup. Several of you directed me to Seminole Lake Gliderport, and my mom purchased an intro flight for me for my 37th birthday 6/21/2008. I did my 1st flight (my intro) on Dec 12 2008, and today,...

For sale, a single place regulator, like new. $60 plus shipping. Kurt Lake Geneva WI

Region V South, Cordele Georgia, 2010 Congratulations to the winners: Standard Class: Mike Smith 15m Class: Enrique Mertins Sports Class: Tim McGowin Club Class: Wally Berry The Standard Class NEEDED a sixth day to sort out the winner since Day

Hi all, I have a PW-5 that requires side pressure on the stick at all times to correct a tendency to bank to the right. More pronounced at higher speeds, of course. Wing tape helps a little but doesn't eliminate it. But there is a visible tiny difference in aileron position from one side to the...