Has anyone flown from there or been a member? I'm thinking of moving clubs for a couple of reasons but thought I'd see if anyone had any views on here before I go take a look. Cheers Rob

Haven't seen any sign of bumper in a while and wondering if the MKx is still available.

Does any body have a glider main wheel dolly for sale? I have an automotive dolly that a friend modified for me but car dollie rollers sit too high and squeeze the tire. Would like to be able to roll the glider around the hangar. Thanks, Jim

We have updated the SSA Guide to Competition for 2011. If you are new to competition this is a "must read" and even if you are an experienced competition pilot it is a great refresher on all the things you need to know to participate safely and have fun in...

Hi, The book that I will start with when starting my kids is: http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/books/BGA/GlidingTheoryOfFlight.htm I especially like the wonderful illustrations in that book. One example is available he http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/books/BGA/GlidingTheoryOfFlight-p181.jpg As...

I installed a ClerNav and have a few instruments for sale: SN10B: 81mm ILEC Flight Computer, 57mm ILEC Vario left, 57mm ILEC Vario right, Belkin Serial Adapter for dowloading flights, printed ILEC Manual. Asking $1,900.00 SAGE: 81mm Vario with Averager. Asking $1.150.00 CAI Flight Recorder Model...

Hello Pilots, Here is quick update on the upcoming soaring seminar. The event is set for 3/12 at NCAR in Boulder, 9AM – 5 PM MST. Webcast: Watch the RAS for a post from Frank Whiteley for details about logging on. The speaker’s line up is as follows and not necessarily in this

June 29th to July 8th. The official practice days are June 27th and 28th. http://www.sac.ca/nationals/

This is a quick observation report. Its really a follow up to a sub-topic on the "Poor lateral control on a slow tow" thread. Last Friday I was sitting outside the CGC clubhouse, which was at the upwind end of the active runway, when our Pawnee went past at about 200 ft with a Ventus on the...

My wife and I are flying Sunday and Monday...should be a great experience. Sean F2 On Sunday, March 6, 2011 6:46:24 PM UTC-5, Walt Connelly wrote: The Senior Championships are coming up next week at Seminole Lake Glider Port and I am as excited as a virgin on her wedding night. I have the ...

Guys, Been thinking about taking a trip to Bloemfontein, South Africa. Any of you folks been there or have any feedback on the soaring operation? GL

Looking to give my 12-year-old niece a book about learning to fly gliders, prior to her starting lessons this summer. Any thoughts on the most appropriate/accessible book for someone her age? Thanks-- What country are you in? I've seen US-centric and UK-centric material recommended, but we...

On 3/7/2011 12:30 AM, villinski wrote: Looking to give my 12-year-old niece a book about learning to fly gliders, prior to her starting lessons this summer. Any thoughts on the most appropriate/accessible book for someone her age? Thanks-- I would get her a FAST package. That includes the...

I have written a simple IGC to KML converter to playback flights on Google Earth. It plays back at about 10 times real speed. Thermalling is a little hard to watch. Running in straight lines is OK. http://slim.xinqu.net/kml/ -- Philip Plane

I would like to inform you that we made first self-launch with FES installed on Silent 2 sailplane. You can fiind video of this important moment on: http://www.front-electric-sustainer.com Regards, Luka Znidarsic

I installed a TT21 transponder over the winter, and as per the installation instructions, tapped into my ship's static line for altitude reporting. Yesterday I checked the transponder with Orlando ATC and they reported a good signal and proper altitude reporting. So far, so good. Then I noticed...

This is the article from the EAA newsletter: http://www.ksallink.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=16213&format=html This is the manufacturer: http://www.aaicorp.com Wonder if they might consider adapting this thing to gliders?

The Wingmate can be used for one-person assembly or to take the load off the person handling the wingtip. It has wheels, folds up, and can be stored easily in a sailplane trailer. I used it so that my wife would not have to hold the weight of the wingtip. The Wingmate holds the weight, allows the...

Have replaced the axle and wheels and tongue on my early 80's Komet trailer with American components. Have three 13" wheels with a four bolt pattern removed from the old axle and spare, made by Knott. Tires have less than 10k miles, and the spare and rim was never used, about 3 years old. Wheels...

Hardly used and just back from the factory for firmware upgrade and recalibration. No longer required as I have another backup logger. Sensible offers will be entertained. Mike