2014 National Flat Back Parachute in blue worn approximately five times and stored inside. Like new with carrying case and air bladder for lumbar support. The Flat Back is the latest design from National and is good for tall pilots. Chute came with a glider purchase and don't need an extra....

During the winter of 2009 I was bored, and aggravated with the sealed lead acid batteries that I was using in my sailplane. They didn't hold the voltage above 12v for very long, they needed replacement every few years, and I had one die 5 miles away from the airport at the end of a 300K badge...

On Sunday, March 4, 2001 at 6:00:08 PM UTC-6, MHende6388 wrote: Curious what the highest sailplane launch from a winch has ever been for the longest cable. Michael January 3, 2016 Biala Podlaska (Poland), Glider: Perkoz; crew: Dominika Domańska and Ireneusz Boczkowski (CFI). Achieved...

Returned to gliding after many years and out of touch with types and prices. Have narrowed it down to one of these types but nothing set in concrete. ASW20, ASW27, ASW28, Discus, Discus 2 or Ventus. Was originally looking to buy a lower cost glider but with interest rates being so poor, I am...

On Sunday, March 4, 2001 at 7:00:08 PM UTC-5, MHende6388 wrote: Curious what the highest sailplane launch from a winch has ever been for the longest cable. Michael Re record in a Perkoz, 1870 m. As I read the altimeter, they reached 2500m; however maybe the airfield is 630 m ASL.

I am 6'4" tall. I weigh about 200-210lbs clothed. My height is fairly evenly distributed between legs and torso. My arms are rather long, though. Please help me start developing a shopping list for a decent glider that I can enjoy owning and flying without cramps or impeded control movements. This...

Can't believe more people didn't sign up for the Winscore Test Contest? Too late now, it's over. Glen

The current issue of AOPA PILOT features an article I wrote about flying at Omarama New Zealand titled IN PRAISE OF SOARING. I think it can be accessed by non-AOPA members at https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/december/pilot/in-praise-of-soaring . I wrote it for an audience of...

Burt does a great job training and teaching safety at his operation. Great line crew and tow pilot too. I am now a CFIG again! Go get your rating with Burt or come out to Phoenix and do some fall and winter soaring. Boggs www.nwskysports.com

I am trying to move a glider and cobra trailer from CA to GA. The obvious choice of having it towed is my first plan. I have been offered to have it transported on the back of a flatbed trailer behind a truck instead. Just because it is not the normal way to move a glider & trailer I wonder if...

Thanks to everyone who participated! Brad, let me know if you want 6mm or 8mm and I'll send you the extra one. Just FYI there are still slots available in the Akaflieg we're planning for 21-27 January 2017. It looks like that session will be dedicated to making wing skins for 24-06. We also have...

There must be lots of people out there that wired an AR 4201 successfully. I just re-wired mine after purchasing the glider and it turns on and receives, but I cannot transmit. Here are my pin connections: 1 and 14 SPKR 2 and 3 HEADSET (not yet checked) 5 to Red and 6 to blue DYN boom mike (with...

DEC 2016. Texas, USA The FAA has just bestowed upon me, a Designated Pilot Examiner, the somewhat unique privilege and honor to conduct first-time “INITIAL� Flight Instructor (Glider) Practical Tests (“checkrides.�) My 24 month window of authorization to conduct Initial CFIG checkrides...

WE have a new replacement strut, already compressed. Any tips on how to install it??

Hi, I just received the first batch of a new book called "Sailplane Design Example" by Vittorio Pajno - author of the very popular "Sailplane Design" book. It looks very interesting. You can see details and many page scans...

All, Just a bump for this important request. I now have 4 foreign pilots seriously looking for an 18m glider to rent or trade for use in their home countries. Please consider helping our soaring friends overseas get a chance to come join us at SGP USA. They are all willing to rent or trade. ...

On Monday, 5 March 2001 01:00:08 UTC+1, MHende6388 wrote: Curious what the highest sailplane launch from a winch has ever been for the longest cable. Michael At the Reinsdorf Airfield whinch launches with 2,600m (8500ft) cable are possible. As long as I know, the record was a ASK-21 to...

Good Evening All: After a very long wait, the GP 14 Velo took to the air yesterday (November 24th) from Krosno, Poland by both aero-tow and electric self-launch. More details to come but check GP Gliders on FaceBook for pictures and video. First pilot reports are very good. We are finally...

https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2016/12/04/rsw-flying-car-school-takes-off-in-utah/#.WEW_in1n4x1 Given the small market for flying cars I'm hopeful this new use will be compatible with current soaring operations. Craig

If anyone is currently using the first version of my free Gliderport app for daily flight logging, you may want to take a look at GliderportDeaux which was just released. It's a complete rewrite and has a number of improvements. Mark