The main gas springs on my Komet trailer seem to be getting weaker, making opening the trailer difficult. Can anyone suggest a US source for these? I have emailed the Komet factory but so far, no response. Paul

After a very successful Workshop last year, the Eastern region of the Experimental Soaring Association (ESA) (http://www.esoaring.com/ formerly know as the Sailplane Homebuilders Association) is planning to hold its, Workshop again this year at Chilhowee Gliderport (http://www.chilhowee.com/),...

Some nice Seniors Contest photos have just been posted on alt.binaries.pictures.aviation. Wayne http://www.soaridaho.com/photogallery/Mackay_2006/

Rumour has it that the chief promotor of the 2007 World Grand Prix in New Zealand has disappeared (with several debts owing...). The organisers are apparently scrambling (very quietly so that the rest of the world does not know) to find a replacement or re-organise the event. I wonder how it will...

Well, everyone who went out, got home, or a tow. Good day, with late day bases around 7,000 ft. msl. Good lift to go along with those bases. Task was a TAT with flying baron, 20mi., green swamp, 5mi, and altras 20mi.radius's, min. time 2:30. Max task distance around 213 miles. Early results, no...

Just happen to spot this in the "recently submitted" section on "Break". http://my.break.com/media/view.aspx?ContentID=243317

I'm getting strong interfrence on 123.3, 123.5, 122.8 & 121.5 whit my ZAON PCAS using ships power. No problem if I use PCAS internal pen-cels. Anybody else had this problem, how'd you fix it? JJ

As Charlies Spratt would say, race fans, they are here. XX, DB, 7F, E9, 2W, DUO, OE, A8, TO, GV, 5U,YO, 7U, RJ, ET, and more. . The last few days, skys have looked like west Texas, with climbs approaching 8-10 kts at times. Today, bases were higher and lift was stronger than yesterday. Check the...

One of our French speaking club members has been bugging Centrair once in a while to see what they can do about correcting the Pegasus 101s "lifetime limit" in the USA. He's not a RASer, so I'm posting his note below. ---snip--- I just talked to Centrair, and the situation has progressed!

I have an early 1990's vintage Cobra trailer with a front hatch. The gas spring that holds the hatch up has deteriorated, and I'd like to replace it. I've emailed both Cobra and the German gas spring manufacturer with no response. I can see that the length of the gas spring is critical to the...

Does anyone have a PDF or similar for a blank compass correction card for the Airpath C2400 ? Thanks ! Best Regards, Dave "YO"

Anybody got one would appreciate a post to

Anyone have scans of the pictures in any of the Tantalizing Takeoffs calendars? Please contact me at Thanks Edwin

Can anyone in the group tell me who is using a microlight trike for aerotow? Thank you for any information.

Looking to have a sailplane trailered from SoCal to the midwest, preferrably by end of April, 2007. I could also settle for the end of May delivery if anyone is coming out for the 18m nationals in Albert Lea. Please contact Adam at: adam_y2k5 ....amp-sand....yahoo.com

Hi there, Usually I don't like to make any recommendations, but.....I needed my contest numbers, new registration, my sailplane logo and couple of "beautifying" pin stripes and such; a company located in Kennewick, WA under the name of Budget Signs made all that stuff for just $43.71. That is not...

I'm considering moving to Manhattan at some point in the future, and was wondering if there's anyone here who knows what it's like to keep soaring while living there? I've noticed there are a couple of clubs on Long Island, but I'm not sure how long it takes to get there from Manhattan, or what...

Hi, The new historical DVD "Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII" is now available. This is a very well done film and was premiered at the SSA Convention a few weeks ago. I have many copies in stock. I have read several books on the topic and was impressed with the movie. It...

Hi, need some help: I recieved a new VXA-220 tranciver. It came with a "Book Memories" full with USA frequencies. How can this memory bank be cleared? The manual only explain how to clear a regular memory. For the "Book memories" it only explain how to enter new ones, in a procedure called "Field...

What happens when you get your local radio station out to the gliding club on a beautiful, crisp, spring morning :) http://www.chilternfmdunstable.co.uk/showsanddjs/breakfast/article/4eb7cefe-c998-4ff0-8bb8-f537bcc9698a On the radio he said words to the effect of 'Better than skydiving' and 'most...