OK, so two gliders and one towplane (J-3) made the list. From a AOPA (USA) poll this date: Poll result: Which of the following aircraft would you most like to fly? P-51 Mustang 66.49% J-3 Cub 12.79% SpaceShipOne 10.59% Robinson R66 6.92%

So in a recent conversation with a greatly experienced soaring pilot, I was told that Buzzard's have terrible thermaling skills. I tend to agree with this as it sure seems Buzzards don't get into the core and stay there. The lesson learned was don't let Turkey Buzzard show you where the core is,...

Wouldn't it be nice to collectively (amongst all the soaring clubs in the country) to develop a soaring curriculum aimed at passing the FAA glider rating writtens (much like King Schools do now for FAA airplane/ helicopter ratings)? We could assign topics to different clubs and post them to you...

Does anyone know status of the PowerFLARM certification for the FAA approved Flight Recorder. Here among my firend it is a common consent that we would rather invest in PowerFLARM then any other Flight Recorder - IF PowerFLARM would be fully certified. However it appears that we can not get a CLEAR...

Looking for a seat back (with headrest) for AS-W27 / G29. Haven't tested the H-26 part to see if it fits. Don't need the adjustment cable and tube parts. Thanks, Jim

I am considering refinishing the wood floor of my 80's era Komet trailer over the coming weeks. The current plywood floor is in fair shape but could use a coat of paint. I'd like to go for the painted glossy look of those new trailers! The wood flooring is currently stained...in some areas... The...

Before everyone gets thier shorts in a knot, give peace a chance. There WILL be a rental program for contest gliders. There are 4 months to get this up and active. Dale has elected to abdicate the effort to MIRA but that does not mean that the rental effort is dead. We are very busy with other...

Hi All, I think my installation of SYM I'm using on my 310 is corrupted. My update privileges ended as of March of this year, so I can't just download a new one from Naviter. Does anyone have an archived copy of the SYM download from last March or around thereabouts? TIA, -Paul

Hi The LX web site says that I can use the MIni-map kb with my LX 5000. It is somewhat pricey at $ 1600 with Seeyou mobile at twice the price of a OUDIE who is not really readable in the sun. Anyone has use it and care to comment. Regards S6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US2aA1btBH4 What an appropriate video for this time of year! Well done and goes on my list of top ten for the year. (I have no commercial or personal connection to this video - just thought it needed to be shared!)

To all you communication experts, I have a Schreder hp-15/18 I am rebuilding. I need to install a communication radio antenna. Is it possible that an installation in one of the winglets will provide reasonable radio communications. The winglet is fiberglass and I can ground to the aluminum...

I shot this out my window here in Hood River, Oregon, USA, looking SE. Our winds are usually from the opposite direction all summer, but in the winter the surface wind is reversed and we get this low level wave. Not too impressive but I thought some of you might be interested. We can get to...

I'm curious if anyone happens to have a picture handy on their computer which shows the port (left) side of a Ventus B gear assembly. In particular, I'm curious how/where the aluminum strip which comes from the "fender" forward to the left side of the wheel/ gear assembly is attached and where it...

Okay folks, I am a rather new glider pilot, about 120 flights within the last year and maybe close to 100 hours aloft. (I have mastered sink) I am beginning to acquire the gadgets necessary to proceed with this sport and was looking for some input on those little PDA type devices I see people...

Could someone suggest a reader program for this forum? I go to Glider Pilot Network to read this but it is not very convenient. Thank you, Andy

I would like to retire our old Barographs and replace them with a portable Flight Recorder that could be rented to candidates for SSA badges. Does anyone have any suggestions for a portable flight recorder which would meet the badge requirements? Thanks. Carl Baxter Turf Soaring

Anyone know of a good source of replacement gas struts for old Komet trailers? I got one that was close from McMaster Carr but it was not close enough. Ditto for contacting Harold E. He seems to have vanished.

Who is the USA representative for Komet trailers? I want to buy new outside handles for the front and back and a few other odds and ends. They have an amazing tendency to turn brittle... :( The Komet mfr. website does not make it easy to find out who to contact in the US. Thanks for the...

If you have a composite fuel tank and the fuel available in your area has ethanol in it then you should google something like the following... ethanol fiberglass fuel tanks There you will find out that the ethanol content appears to be a significant player in relatively rapid deterioration of the...

Our club has a small number of transient members that own their own gliders and only fly with us a few months of the year. It is rather punitive to make them pay the full club dues every month in order to offer tows for the month or two that they are in town. Does anyone have a club membership...