Ever wanted to know what direction is predominant for your area for a given month?
The BOM have compiled the wind direction stats for the past 15 years and created neat charts that show you the propensity for particular wind directions.
So you are looking for plans for your next vintage scale model.
Well... check out the Scale Soaring UK website. Vince and the guys have secured the distribution of some very special plans for quite a few of the favorite old timers.
All you need to do is downoad the files and take them to your favorite plan printing venue.
While you are there, check out the amazing documentation section that Vince has put together.
Some innitial images and chat about the recently run annual JR Aerotow. Always an event that shows some fine examples of scale sailplanes in the US... this year they had some pilots I would dearly love to fly with!
Check out the images and chat at RC groups
Over the past months there have been many "opinions" on how well (or badly) these systems are designed and their ability to perform in the field.
A New Zealand technician has taken upon himself to perform some independent test of all 4 systems and has produced a great set of videos that show the shortcomings of the XPS and ASSAN systems.
The XPS demonstration showing the failure of the system to do what is advertised.
Well - finally it is coming round - The 2007 FAI world GP Gliding champs are upon us. The organisers have created a great site and there will be lots of video coverage available online.
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Well - finally it is coming round - The 2007 FAI world GP Gliding champs are upon us. The organisers have created a great site and there will be lots of video coverage available online.
