I know that Vne can vary with altitude but does it also vary with aircraft weight?

Looks like an interesting concept: https://www.alexander-schleicher.de/en/aero-2019-5/

Message to me from LZ: I would like to inform you that we have a possibility to retrofit 2-3 ASW27/29 during this winter. We are willing to help with organizing and coordinating the joint transport and customs procedures connected to sending the fuselages to us and back. The transportation would...

With the recently announced changes to Yahoo Groups ("Starting December 14, 2019 Yahoo Groups will no longer host user created content on its sites. "), the SZD-55 user group is moving to Groups.io. Members will be getting an invitation to join today. The migration is...

We have a few Dittel FSG2T radios that have just been overhauled and are in as close to new condition as you will get Come with paperwork Connector or harness can be made depending on what is needed $550 including postage and can help out clubs or juniors if doing multiple purchases

AIG salvage page is offering a G-103 to the highest bidder............�lost altitude, clipped a tree top and came to rest inverted�..............one picture is worth 1000 words! JJ

Due to a shift in my circumstances of time I am selling off a lot of my stuff! I have a complete Mountain High O2 system. regulator, EDS unit, Alps face mask used once, cannulas, small O2 bottle. US$475 or offer. Yaesu hand held radio with accessories in original box US$200 Older Communication...

Is anybody else waiting longer than expected to receive their new 'chute from Strong? I placed my order from a reputable supplier on July 5th and was given a 10-12 week lead time. I'm wondering if it is just me or is everyone's order behind. Doug

Does anyone know the specification for the GPS connection for the Cambridge 302? Or indeed where I could buy a replacement (UK based). Thanks

Selling my Nano3. Any interest send me message and make me a offer?

Does anybody know the real condition of this Libelle posted yesterday on W&W for 10 grand? Looks like a nice plane for the money! Good instruments, Radio and trailer it looks like. I'd like to get something like this for my son when he gets of age.

Can anyone tell me where I might find a maintenance manual for a Ventus 2c?

Is gel coat crazing purely a cosmetic problem or does it pose a threat to the structural integity of the underlying fiberglass? I realize this is a controbersial issue but I would really like to hear the current opinions of members with experience refinishing gel coated gliders.

Episode #6 of The Thermal is now available on your favourite podcast provider. In this Episode of The Thermal, smashing records in the UK. We speak with top British pilot Ed Downham about his spectacular flights while flying his unique 28-meter open glass glider from coast to coast and then...

US contest pilots. The 2019 SSA Contest Rules Pilot Opinion Poll is now open and will remain open through October 20, 2019. You must be on the SSA Pilot Ranking List to participate. We look forward to your input. You can access the poll online at:...

I need to move my Discus to Idaho Falls from College Station in the next few months and am looking for recommendations on vendors who can do it safely.. I’d prefer someone who understands gliders to a random person on uship. Mark

I am looking for articles / videos on how to compete well on OLC. How to get the best scoring, What type of tasks are better than others, or just working in OLC flying in general. Any links to articles or videos, or whatever would be useful. For others as well as myself I'm sure.

I know this has been discussed previously, but I wanted to bring this topic up again so it remains fresh in seller's minds. I recently listed my sailplane for sale on Wings and Wheels. One "buyer" contacted me via the W&W response tool and offered to buy my sailplane "sight unseen", "no...

If there are any inactive moderators from the Lak 17a Yahoo group out there, we need your help transferring files to the new location at .io groups. Please help us out by appointing a new owner/moderator before Yahoo closes down. Thanks, Mike "4"

Can anybody tell me if Clouddancers are still a thing? Reason I'm asking: I have a set of their covers for my Std Libelle, which got damaged in early August, probably by crows ripping holes in the outer layer. I emailed Clouddancers in early August and again on 12th of October (this time using...