Aviation Forum / General / Soaring / August 2007

I have a backup 1550 that has just been sitting in it's cradle for at
least a couple of years.  Recently the charge light went out and the
unit would not turn on.  I switched the main battery with my other
1550 and the unit still would not turn on, nor would the charge light

Many have probably just heard the news that Dr. Paul MacCready passed
away in his sleep yesterday.  Paul was a renowned innovator, founder
of AeroVironment, and a key soaring figure.  He is known as the
"father of human-powered flight", and just this month we celebrated

Any one know if there is a US source for the Wefkind (sp?) safety
sleaves.
Are they even being produced anymore?
I need 5 of them if anyone has some stashed somewhere.

Regarding the 2006 Region 3 Contest (being "thrown" out of the
airport)
Our soaring club is looking for an attorney that understands aviation
who is willing to take our case on contingency basis. Notice of claim

Looks like we have until the end of the month to try to head this off:
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgADNPRM.nsf/0/2E81107
C5401C9BD862573280053BD08?OpenDocument
BDS

I like the CAI mount for the Compaq Aero.  I am hoping someone has
upgraded to an Axim or similar and might have the CAI mount available used.
Thanks!

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Few aircraft are as legendary as the P-51. The aircraft and the
pilots who flew them during WWII are disappearing.
This coming weekend, there will be a very special gathering in

Last I heard, they were re-opening under new management in July. Does
anyone know if that happened, and if so, how it's going?

I am interested in purchasing a used vario readout for an L (or S)
Nav. Would prefer 80mm face and scale in knots but will consider
otherwise.
Also looking for a used mechanical vario, Sage or PZL.

OK, you just landed at a deserted strip and called for an aero-
retrieve, but there's nobody around to run your wing.
Been there, done that, and it wasn't pretty! I put the right wing down
and aimed the fuselage 30 degrees left of runway heading, hooked up

In looking at the PDA guide on Paul's site, he suggests that the Compaq
Aero didn't take well to the CF GPS - if so, then it's not a good choice
for a portable system.  I did like the B/W screen on my old Aero and was
hoping perhaps someone could let me know if they:

The rules for a contest state: "All competing sailplanes will be scored
using the CH-xx handicap system (xx is the last 2 digits of the year of the
contest)." I've searched the Internet and cannot find a direct reference to
CH-07.

I am about to take delivery of a Discus 2cT (18m only) & am requirin
some polar information to program into my 302 - in particular th
airspeed corresponding to a 2 m/s sinkrate. S/H do not suppl
performance data. Can any other owners help

The Wellington Gliding Club (New Zealand) is looking for the following
people to help man our full time summer flying operation which runs
from the beginning of December 2007 until Mid April 2008:
One Tow Pilot - Piper Pawnee glider towing experience essential. A

Has any heard or confirmed that an Antares has had an explosion and
that the fleet is grounded?  Hope it's a rumor.