Discussions - rec.aviation.soaring

	How difficult, Jeb Corliss wing suit stunt?
	I am not a pilot, but familiar with flight simulation. I know that gliding limits your ability to control altitude. This is extremely risky? [link] Mainly curious about how difficult that was. Thanks. By John Doe - Feb 9 - 7 new of 7 messages

	AH and minimum equip list
	My sailplane lists an Artificial Horizon as part of the minimum equipment list, I made it that way for safety. Am I now prevented from flying in competition? Brad By Brad - Feb 9 - 13 new of 13 messages

	US Airspace and Airport Data Update
	Updated US airspace information for the charting cycle effective February 9, 2012 is now available on my website at [link] and on the Airspace section of the Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange. Updated US airport data in formats that support virtually all glide computers and loggers as well as many recreation-style GPS devices... more » By 2KA - Feb 9 - 1 new of 1 message

	Bill Authorizes Use of Unmanned Drones in U.S. Airspace
	Check out this Aviation Week item on drones in the NAS airspace within the $63B FAA Re-authorization bill: [link] "..within nine months of the bill’s passage, the FAA is required to submit a plan on how to safely provide drones with expanded access to... more » By WaltWX - Feb 9 - 3 new of 3 messages

	Trailer tow available
	I am heading west from Albuquerque on Sunday ( 2-12-12) and can haul a trailer back to AZ, CA, or NV. Email me immediately if interested. Rick Walters Acm...@gmail.com By Rick Walters - Feb 8 - 1 new of 1 message

	canopy covers
	I am looking to have a custom canopy cover made for my new sailplane. Any recommendations for a Sunbrella type cover? thanks, Brad By Brad - Feb 8 - 10 new of 10 messages

	Drones
	This is crazy. [link] To steal a rhetorical device from Andrew Napolitano... "What if all the paranoid conspiracy nuts.... worked for our government?" -Evan Ludeman / T8 By T8 - Feb 8 - 11 new of 11 messages

	Intro to Soaring - Powerpoint Presentation
	Hi all, I'm planning to show my glider at a local high school and also have the opportunity to give a 30 minute talk on "What is Soaring". Does anyone have access to a PowerPoint presentation/file that could be emailed to me? I'll have access to their audio/visual system and it would be a great addition to the day. Thanks in advance.... more » By Steve - Feb 8 - 9 new of 9 messages

Attention US Standard Class Pilots

The US competition Rules Committee is considering doing a one time test of limited handicapping in the Standard Class at the 2012 nationals in Montegue. This would be done under a waiver. The objective is to try to improve participation and determine if this is an effective means of doing so. All conforming Std gliders may compete as usual. Std class gliders... more »

By unclh...@ix.netcom.com - Feb 8 - 27 new of 27 messages

	Transponder reminder: 1202, do NOT ident unless requested by ATC
	Reminders from the SSF/SSA safety briefing at Reno: (1) The 1202 transponder code for gliders is effective nationwide this week. Do contact your local ATC and make sure they are expecting this... (2) Do NOT press IDENT unless specifically requested to do so by ATC. Lets all be good neighbors out there,... more » By Dave Nadler - Feb 7 - 19 new of 19 messages

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