It was not as good as it looked from the practice day. So much so that the Club Class were unable to achieve the required 4 days for a Championship. Finals results are posted in the GTR2007 Forum on www.sssa.org.za

"Cadet" pre-solo scholarship grants were awarded to Karl Parsons (Mile High Gliding, CO) and Conor MacJarrett (Adirondack SC, NY). We wish we had had more applications, as the Cadet fund has capacity for more learn-to-fly grants. Ian Cangero of Adirondack SC was our Bultman award exemplary...

And there is currently one on the market, in case you weren't aware. Look on Page 10 of the Wings and Wheels Classifieds. Just listed September 21st. Steve Leonard

I am interrested in buying a RF4. Anybody who flies them can tell me more about it? Performance? Where to get parts? etc... Thanks Richard Phoenix, AZ

Nearly a month ago I reported on my Tost brake failure on landing. I finally was able to get the plane to someone knowledgeable (Tom Stowers) to look at it and the answer is that the brake was incorrectly installed. The axle spacer was placed on the wrong side of the hub, making the hub...

Hello. I have a mechanical PZL vario that indicates -0.5 kts while sitting still and I would like to zero it. Does anyone know the proper adjustment procedure? When I take the glass off I cannot see a place where I could put a small drop of paint or wax to act as counterweight. Is there a...

Not specified in the documentations we received with our K21 and we are about to do our first brake job. Thank you for any inputs. Michael

I think this is new - maybe not many people are aware of this. You can subscribe to an FAA service to send you AD's and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins via email. Go to http://rgl.faa.gov and enter your email address. They have an extensive list of aircraft makes and models to...

I am getting ready to replace the panel in my Ventus B. Are there any standard materials (especially the core) and recommended glass and core thickness used to layup a new one? This is a fixed panel, does not pop up when the canopy is opened. I was thinking of using a 1/16" to 1/8" core of...

Hi, I use tri-focal 'blended focus' prescription glasses, and I use either clip-on or flip-up non-polarized orange sunglasses for soaring. Unfortunately, my last pair died at the New Castle contest, and I can't seem to find the source anymore on the net. Anyone have a good source for cheap,...

This looks like the offical start to the fall wave season here in the Great Pacific North West! Check out the jet stream for next week, nice and zonal: http://ggweather.com/loops/gfs_12z_250npac_all.htm Gary Boggs www.nwskysports.com

I would like to know what for does WinPilot use pressure altitude? From what I read GPS altitude is much more accurate for final glides so what else is there that pressure altitude is good for? I browsed through the manual but I could not see any references.

Ok, I said I'd do this for a friend who is building his own ultralight. He wants to design and build( me helping) a sailpalne that fits the ultralight rules and is able to launch/sustain with a power unit, he'd prefer electric. Any ideas or comments? Is ther anything already out there being tried?...

http://www.aeronews.tv/?p=77 Paul MacCready - aircraft designer, environmentalist, and lifelong lover of flight - talks about his long career. After his record- breaking work on human-powered aircraft in the 1970s, with the Gossamer Condor and Gossamer Albatross, MacCready's attention turned to...

Has anyone ever had a standard towhook break or damaged from sideloads when using it to tiedown the tail of a Pawnee when parked in very high winds? Thanks. Michael

I'm considering Horton Stack doors (the type that fan-fold to the side) for a hangar. One question is the expected lifespan of the fiberglass panels. If anyone has direct knowledge of this brand in actual use over an extended time, I'd appreciate your feedback. Thanks. - Frank

If you think you've flown an interesting wave before, check this out: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap070918.html rj

PIK 20 D owners, can you give me some advice regarding how to lubricate all controls? My rudder pedals are pretty stiff- I have to press pretty hard to move the rudder. Is there any way to lubricate it, or is that normal? Also, I have a problem with the horizontal stabilizer, it doesn't want to go...

I'm looking for someone who needs a glider towed eastward. In about a month or so, there will be an experienced/available eastbound towball. Contact me for details. Paul Hanson (510) 535-1946

I have heard from time-to-time that Sun Tiger sunglasses work well for soaring. Since I fly within 30 miles of the 1/10th busiest airport in the world, anything that will increase my chances of seeing another aircraft is something I want to take advantage of. It also turns out that Sun Tigers are...