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... the Garmin Blog: Recently the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) changed some of the information that is needed to file an international flight plan. The ICAO wants international op...
Friday, 13 June 2008
...contains more than photos and diagrams of the first private-sector spaceship but also inside scientific info that was not known when it won the Ansari X Prize and anecdotes such as this. Before i...
Wednesday, 04 June 2008
The Thrill of Building The Fournier RF-4
(Blogs / From the BlogSphere)
Recently I was invited to a friend house to build the Fournier RF-4. You can find the information about the model here. I have to say this was very challanging as the model is complex and in the
Tuesday, 01 April 2008
Military remote controlled aircraft
(Forums / General Discussions)
Hi GliderMike, I thought very naively that there is some info out there for interested civilian. It sounds really interesting, don't want to send you to jail though. I'm sure one day part of th
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Peschges VP3 Problems
(Forums / General Discussions)
Hiya, newbie here on soaring space. Found the site when looking for info about the Peschges VP3. Hope this isn't going to seem like I'm hijacking the thread, but does anyone have an english VP3 man
Sunday, 17 August 2008
Twin jet glider
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...s a Silent Club 12 meter with 2 45 lb. thrust toy jets. Laugh at me, but I just joined up looking for info that might help me set up a microjet self launcher. I'm looking for a strong, light, si...
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Best Glider for Altitude Record Attempt?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
... design, lofting characteristics, L/D ratio, oxygen system, etc. What publications provide the design information for mountain wave ascents? Jer Jerome Conners, PE Comstock Aeronautics and Enginee...
Thursday, 07 August 2008
SN 10 Display problem
(Forums / General Discussions)
...as curious if the problem was the display or the connections... it seems that some channels are missing information. I would have guessed that humidity would have caused a contact problem if at some p...
Sunday, 03 August 2008
...o flying... try and keep him away from the other planes. (end of fictious story) Thanks again for the information... it is a big help to have the example of your experience in Aspen. Steve B aka M...
Sunday, 03 August 2008
Technical Soaring
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
....3, 2001. As soon as TS No 4 is received by the OSTIV Members, they will get the OSTIV News-letter with info about activities in the Sailplane Development Panel, Training and Safety Panel and Meteorol...
Saturday, 02 August 2008
Speed Astir II B
(Forums / General Discussions)
...tz powered airplane that does actually support the aileron on a flexible portion of wing skin. For more information, see: http://www.zenithair.com/kit-data/ht-aileron.html Thanks, and best regards...
Thursday, 31 July 2008
PIK 20B info
(Forums / General Discussions)
Anyone know at what Build number, carbon spars started
Saturday, 26 July 2008
Jantar VNE
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ith the Jantar Std 2 VNE? I fly one in the UK and VNE is 137Kts or 255kph (http://www.glidin g.co.uk/bgainfo/technical/datasheets/jantarstd2.pdf), but as mentioned below and on other international gli...
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Aerotow rope drogue chute?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...y the rings higher during approach and landing. Does that ring any bells? If so I would appreciate some information - or did I just imagine it?...
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Twin Astir For Sale / Astir CS 77 for Sale
(Forums / General Discussions)
...: www.sosaglidingclub.com and click on the members login button on the left side of the page for more info email g...@sosaglidingclub.com...
Saturday, 19 July 2008
2004 Region 10 Contest?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
If you have any info on where the Region 10 contest might be held as well as when, please advise. Thanks,
Thursday, 17 July 2008
Instruction Idea
(Forums / General Discussions)
...Federation of Australia sales at Adminoffi...@gfa.org.au www.gfa.org.au If you have trouble getting info call me. It really is one of the most important areas for living longer without frights. ...
Saturday, 12 July 2008
Out pin schedmatic for Terra TX760D
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ate if someone could provide me with the schematic for wiring the Terra TX760D aircraft radio. Original info was lost sometime ago. Was not able to come up with the schematic with a google search....
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
Will US Sport Pilot be insurable?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...answers to similar questions posed in the Part 61 FAQ, which is online at http://www2.faa.gov/avr/afs/infoforgeneralaviation...
Tuesday, 01 July 2008
Dr Jacks BLIPMAPS
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ss Dr Jack's BLIPMAP forecast page http://www.drjack.net/BLIPMAP/NE/index.html Probably a lot of good information if you know how to use it (and some very pretty maps), but also not exactly intuitiv...
Tuesday, 01 July 2008
Ventus Ventus 2
(Forums / General Discussions)
A couple weeks ago there was a very informative thread here comparing the Discus and Discus 2. Since then I've been very curious how the Ventus 2 compares to the Ventus? Anyone have any notes to s
Monday, 30 June 2008
REFINISHING
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ers it gets cheaper fast.They have been in business for 20 yrs and are the NZ SH agent If you want more info contact me gary...
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
IGC APproval for GPS with WAAS
(Forums / General Discussions)
...es. If I was designing the system, I expect I would also take advantage of that to reduce the amount of information that need to be transmitted. So I would expect a maximum correction possible of, s...
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Soaring in North Dakota
(Forums / General Discussions)
...t curently says 'vacant'. A telephone call to SSA on Monday, (505)392-1177 might dig up more up to date info. You might also check with the nearest Regional Directors. University of North Dakota, wh...
Friday, 20 June 2008
Nother PW-5/World Class question
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
Thanks for that info. And thanks, we're all well and I am very much looking forward to next year's contest! Bob K.
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Personal Locator Beacon - USA
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
Great story, Ray. Does anyone have more info on how the PLB works and where to buy it? Thanks, JJ Sinclair
Monday, 16 June 2008
Lowest Cost GPS Tracking System on the Market
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...h which guarantees tracking a single vehicle every 15 minutes, 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. For more information on Polaris, see www.closerworlds.com, or call +49 711 838 5038 (Germany). CloserWo...
Friday, 13 June 2008
Taking a Glider from the US to NZ,,,,
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
A bit more info please, I live in NZ and I am in the process of bringing a glider in so I am reasonably current on requirements. Is this just temporary? Then re-export from NZ. How Long have you owned
Thursday, 12 June 2008
2004 Vågå Wavecamp
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...ing condition each year. Except from one year we have had diamond badges each camp. You can find more information on the Wavecamp site...
Saturday, 07 June 2008
121.5 Airliners
(Forums / General Discussions)
Just got latest information, and now learn that 121.5 is monitored by airliners.. Disregard first transmission.
Thursday, 05 June 2008
ELTs are a joke
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...pable of determining the proximity to civilization and the nature of the surrounding terrain. With that information at hand, the box would assess the impact energy and location, and place a satellite ...
Wednesday, 04 June 2008
Coordinated turning stall and spins
(Forums / General Discussions)
Good test card Chris. Thanks for the great info. 9B At 00:00 12 November 2003, Chris Ocallaghan wrote:
Thursday, 29 May 2008
... export... and then finding out you don't own the glider, after all. (The FAA website has a plethora of information on proper procedures. In some cases where these aren't followed, yup/youbetcha, you'...
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
3D topo ridge maps
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
...re given in feet. All airports even with the right heading of the runway and much other flight relevant information are marked. As is it made for Pilots flying relatively quick over terrain, the built...
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Best Gliding Club Web Site
(Forums / Professionals)
...site in Australia. We use the net a lot for weather (station and cam available), to book aircraft, swap info etc. Certainly has helped our club grow as good communication always does. www.ddsc.org.au....
Sunday, 25 May 2008
Soaring magazine
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...ver to cover. Good stuff in there, all interesting. The 2 accident write-ups were hard hitting, factual information that just might prevent a similar occurance. George Thelen described an ASW-20 tha...
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Thanks for the info.
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
D-8 Info
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
Anyone have, or know where I might find, info about the 'California D-8' sailplane? There's one listed for sale in Soaring, and I've seen plans for the craft for sale on eBay. Try as I might I can't f
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
? about LS 6C
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...s the LS6C was produced? Is the C the only LS6 with automatic hook ups or did the B have them also? Any info on flying experience in the B or C pros & cons....
Friday, 16 May 2008
Canopy repairs
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...he cutters look like they would grab a piece of plexi and that would be the end of that! Thanks for the info. Jay Todd...
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Newbie question
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ications I read describing gliders don't give this figure in quite such a straight forward way. Is this information somehow derived from other information given? Or is it too variable to generally pro...
Thursday, 15 May 2008
usefull
(Forums / Professionals)
...ed looking at it a few times on final glide and to tell you the truth, I think it is completely useless information. In the first place, it doesn't stay steady, does it? Hit a bump and it says we are ...
Monday, 12 May 2008
Winching - Reverse Auto Tow
(Forums / Professionals)
...I am concerned it might to us too. What did you do do to fix it - could the ATC-type drum be suitably reinforced to prevent it, or did it need a new drum which would no doubt be of heavier material or...
Sunday, 11 May 2008
Refinishing gelcoat
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
Solarfilm has been around for years so the available info on its propeties should be somewere on the net. I can vouch for its strength, I've seen balsa models after a crash that look like a bag of bit
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
NMAC/Proximity Anecdotes?
(Forums / Professionals)
...ncluding two of my own!) Sample of how used below sigfile . . Would appreciate anyone sharing similar information with me . . .any use of the information would, of course, be stripped of identifying...
Tuesday, 06 May 2008
Idafleig test data
(Forums / General Discussions)
...e measurements is: http://www.idaflieg.de/english/performance.html At the end of the page you'll find information about publication of the data....
Monday, 28 April 2008
Announcing Gliderforums.com
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
... have a central point to discuss their types. This will allow users to collectively share and swap type information in one place. You can also have photo albums, user polls, calendars and a lot of v...
Monday, 28 April 2008
Barograms
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
Hi All, I'm looking for a site with GPS and barogaph information of flights in the Alps. Can anybody help me out? Best regards,
Sunday, 27 April 2008
Gliders pushed off airport?
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...there as a thread about a glider club or operation being pushed off a public use airport.. perhaps this information from AOPA will help. Public airports that receive FAA Funding may not discriminate...
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Soaring in France.
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
Hi! I would like to thank everyone who gave me information regarding flying in France. Very useful stuff. I'll try to visit at least one place since I'll be spending time at the Les deux Alpes s
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
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