Todd Smith posted: I was a new guy in soaring about 7 years ago and as I was working on my Silver badge, got a lesson in how to smoke a windup barograph and all that. I bought a used thermal electric model that required no screwing around, all I had to do was put it in the glider. I then

Some type-specific sailplane canopy resources in the US: Aircraft Windshields, Inc, in my experience the best in the aircraft transparency biz: Los Alamitos, CA, no Web site --Gliders various, just ask (incl. 2-seat Lark, I think) --Custom tooling and acrylics ThermoTec (Ray Poquette), advertises...

I just purchased a Nugget and am very happy with it. I am looking to connect with other Nugget owners to exchange info on this ship.

We have had a great first week with a number of good posts. We saw about 1700 visitors which we feel is fantastic for our first official week. Thank you to everyone that has visited the site and especially to those of you that have provided comments and feedback. Please consider sending us an...

Hi Folks, My friend has a pair of Asw19 winglets for sale (Slip on). One is in perfect condition, the other has a break at the bottom, easily repairable. Since he does not own the ship anymore he has no need for them. Contact Dave for details

Are there any working designs for an air extractor for the Ventus 2?

Hi ! The european regulation precise that "gliders with a structural mass of less than 80 kg when single seater or 100 kg when two seater, including those which are foot launched" shall stay under national responsibility, so to say, out of EASA. Could someone tell me what are Regulations for...

I'm really curious what weak link people are using to winch launch Blaniks with. If you are using the CG bridle, do you use the blue tost weak link (in the BGA list) or a stronger one? Blue seems too weak and wants to break frequently and under only moderate climb angles. The L-13 manual...

Could I impose upon those of you more experience soaring types and ask your opinion of the Standard Cirrus? Pros? Cons? Indifferences? I am looking for my first ship. Walt

Yes I know they’re problematic. Just returned our PA 25-235 from its annual, where one of ours was rebuilt (locked solid) and both serviced. Like I assume many of yours are, our Pawnee has no hopper and will never see gross weight again. So should the air side of the struts still be 575psi per...

Hi, has anyone comparison of those sunglasses? I'd like to buy one of these, however not quite sure which are best for soaring Thanks in advance, MG

From looking at the sports class nationals scores, And seeing that their have been only THREE landouts in four days of a 42 glider NATIONALS, I'm thinking CD McQuigg is not pushing his troops hard enough at this huge contest. I have heard that he is an ultra- conservative CD, which is fine for a...

Would appreciate any feedback as I am considering buying Stuart KInnear

Hi All - After my Soaring report Tuesday (frozen toes), I got a recommendation for "Sorel Bear" boots. These look like they might be stiff in the ankle making rudder operation annoying (a problem with my current poorly-insulated...

does anyone know of a good low priced prepaid satellite phone? seems like a good thing to have for a mission i have in mind, and the cheapest i'm finding are ^$400. i have something like the "tracfone" of satellite phones in mind. thanks, -ND

Hi, I've been enjoying my SN10B for several years now and really love it. Recently I have been trying to use the Simple Glide Calculator (SGC) page to do side calculations during competitions (I used to do this with my LS4 prayer wheel but gave it to a pilot that had no computer at all - tried to...

Near new, see Wings & Wheels page 10. Price reduced from $150,000 to $140,000. This economy sucks, nobody's buying toys! JJ

I just put together a REALLY cheap system for budding LVVSA XC pilots to use. Here's the breakdown: iPAQ 3870 - ebay $22.50 including shipping (I bought a 'lot' of 5) New battery - $20.00 Bluetooth GPS from Semsons $23.60 including shipping http://www.semsons.com/amabg108blgp.html XCSoar - Free I...

Hi guys, It has been a while since I have posted here. I have finally narrowed my search to 2 gliders. I am aware of the following on each glider: Jantar - Visibility during tow, and tight cockpit (I am 5'10' 148 lbs so I fit ok). Pik 20D - Thick wing mold, parts support, and flaps.

Who and how please. San Diego news photo looks like the PZL. One of our CFI's was to be there tomorrow on the way back from Mexico, we think he couldnt go today. Thank you in advance for any info. Just out of concern and sincere condolences to all AGCSA. Karen