GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE MARCH 2015
Expect your copy of the magazine in your mail box soon It has been mailed. 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 recognisable 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 kms 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 interesting 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 72 years old story that has surfaced from our archives. Building your own ADS-B Ground Station in not an onerous proposition. Details on the subject in this issue. Do you have a 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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