GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE MARCH 2015
Expect your copy of the magazine in your mail box soon It was mailed on
February 23.
The usual mix of great stories including : Shattering News - For the
past two years, technically
skilled glider pilots have started to use traffic awareness data messages,
sent by ³anti-collision² devices,
as received by ground stations i.e. Flarm Their success encouraged a group
of the developers to take
their program to an even higher level by relaying the decrypted position
data over the Internet and over
lay the information onto a map of the world. You can already start to view
where the majority of gliders
are flying at any time - word wide all recognizable even at the concept¹s
early stages of development.
You will be able soon be able to even listen to the radio chat, live. A
special first for Gliding International
from gliding sports writer, Aldo Cernezzi.
Elke Fuglsang-Petersen takes readers behind the scenes and explains the
mysteries of the German Akafliegs,
how they operate, what they are producing and how the youth of Germany are
involved in the day to day
operation of the various independent separate Akafliegs. A first time
in-depth report on these
aggressive sailplane developers. Learn a bout their new side by side two
seater that has just been test flown.
David Jansen flew a remarkable cross country in Australia in January. The
longest ever flight in Australia
of 1582 klm over three states. Well written and extremely well
illustrated, it is a must read¹ for any
ambitious cross country pilot.
Antares are on the track of a new concept for motor gliders. Has
interesting possibilities.
We have an extensive new report on new instrumentation currently available.
Something new for everyone
This issue¹s centre-spread photo features a great soaring day at Australia¹s
Tocumwal.
Still the subject of much debate, ADS-B has development problems in the
U.S.A. where they have spent
$US6.5 Billion on it todate. Yet it is not anywhere near completion. Other
countries are expected to
have equal problems. An interest topic that will have ramifications for
gliding everywhere.
One of the greatest towing stories to ever emerge from gliding¹s archives.
Do you fancy an
Upmarket Tow Plane¹ like a Spitfire from World War II. A fascinating story
that has surfaced
from archives 72 years old.
Building your own ADS-B Ground Station in not an onerous proposition.
Details on the subject in this issue.
Do you have time warranty on the motor in your motor-glider. Many don¹t to
their regret. The subject
of manufacturers un-supported motors is proving to be a nightmare for owners
seeking replacement parts.
We examine this problem leaving the reader with some concern about the
future of their self
launching/sustainer sailplane. A timely warning.
Big money is available for pilots willing to take up drone operating. Some
are getting up
To $225,000 US a year. Want a slice of that? Read this issue. Likewise
Capital Airlines, China
are now seeking qualified airline pilots paying $290,000 p.a. for working
four weeks on, four weeks off.
Aviation fuel has dropped dramatically. Has your club lowered their tow
charges. If not why not?
All this and 60 more news items from Gliding¹s International scene.
New or renewing subscribers should use www.glidinginternational.com
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