Power pilot accused of intentionally turning off ADS-B out to cloak a different infraction (flying under a bridge). This was not a license suspension, it was a life-time revocation by the FAA (After 60yrs of flying, she'll have to start over from scratch). Pilot acknowledges the bridge incident...

First thanks to the volunteers who helped with recording, and thanks to Spence for his work on the first presentation. Sorry I didn't manage a better job with the audio. Anyway, the talks a 1) Bail-Out Aftermath — Lessons Learned. 2) OSTIV: Motor-glider Unreliability: Examples, Systemic...

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As I was unable to attend, does anyone have an update on the SSA convention? How did it all go? How was attendance? How were the seminars and of course, was there any "breaking news" on new equipment, software, sailplanes, etc? Thanks - Renny Rozzoni

So, I had just started to assemble the ship, when my partner rolled up. Are you kidding? I would like to get out of the partnership, but that could be tough ... could I get the FAA to pull his cert? ... after all, this has to indicate some level of mental imbalance. You can't even see the worst...

Following on from Cherokee's funny thread (which I'm afraid I turned into a discussion on the Silver badge - sorry chaps!) perhaps people would like to share their most amusing moments after landing out off the airfield. Here's a few of mine: The time I set off on a Silver attempt and made...

Anybody have any suggestions for digital cameras to take in the cockpit? Looking for: Small, so easy storage in the cockpit. Shirt pocket compatible. I've also got a Powershot S50, which is too thick for my purposes, although length and width is fine Decent resolution (5 MP or above?) Large...

I'm looking to move up a level from my ASW 15. Ideally, I'd like an LS 4 but they are few and far between. A couple of Pegasuses (Pegasi?) are listed on W&W and seem to be reasonably priced for what you get. I am in the US and am aware of the 3000 hr issue but don't fly enough for that to be a...

I spotted the following statement in Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoiler_%28aeronautics%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_brake_%28aircraft%29 "Spoilers differ from airbrakes in that airbrakes are designed to increase drag while making little change to lift, while spoilers greatly...

Ever since my first contests and XC flights I have been wearing an external male catheter. Putting these things on is easy. Taking them off is another matter altogether. I know they have to be sticky or they might fall off at an inopertune time but jeez-la-wheez they sure can stay stuck and are...

The OLC organizers have to assume that the participants in the contest will not violate restricted airspace during their flights. ATC clearances are necessary to enter certain airspace. The OLC team will not check if a pilot has obtained the necessary clearance to enter airspace which needs...

There are some designs which have no horizontal stab: flying wings for example. There are also canard setups (the speed canard, for example). For a sailplane, I was thinking about how one might design away the typical T-tail stabilizer and elevator. First of all, how much dynamic stability does...

As we all know soaring has it's challenges and risks. So does building & flying your own plane. Check out this link and read the second paragraph for details on the danger facing us. www.rv-8project.com/good_bye_to_soaring.htm My question is if soaring is so dangerous why when you go to the...

I just received my Feb 2005 issue of 'SOARING' today and noticed a new word I'll have to add to my vocabulary. It can be found on page 22, in the caption next to the photo of the 2-33. The caption reads, 'The author's buyfriend at moment of touchdown.' How right that word can be, for either a...

I was just reflecting on the Bright Hopes for the future of soaring which have appeared here in the past. What became of ... * the American Spirit / Eagle? * the Genesis? * the PW-5 / PW-6? I know a fair few PW-5's were made, but did it ever come close to the

Do I correctly understand the AD below to mean that any Pegasus in the US with 3000 hours cannot be flown after January 6, 2006? Certainly would have an effect of the market value of this glider, even one with significantly less than 3000 hours. I notice that someone put one on the market today...

What is the conventional wisdom on fiberglass top trailers? I've never had any experience with one. Should I keep it this way and stay away from it by all means? Or is it OK, really, and not much worse than Al top? How long do they last and how much maintenance require? What are the pros and cons...

The latest SSA Newsletter says: "OLC entrants in the USA will hopefully at least double in size again this year - with more and more pilots going out away from the home airport. OLC has grown significantly over the past three years, with participation coming from many different groups. We are...

I'm SERIOUSLY thinking about buying a HpH 304C/CZ as my first sailplane. Am I nuts? I'm a 1000+ hour power pilot that's been flying off and on for almost 30 years. My last plane was a Mooney 251 in 1992. I have NO time in single seat sailplanes because I'm trying to fast track my add on license...

I am currently flying with a Cambridge GPS NAV and a L-Nav. I would like to up grade or add equipment to help me fly the Turn Area Task. What works well and what are the important features that can aid in making correct decisions while flying the Turn Area Task? Bill Snead 6W