I think My B40 speaker is getting kind of weak. Even at full volume it is just barely audible, and I'm wondering what to do for a replacement speaker. Any suggestions? TIA, Frank (TA)

Going to try dual Craggy Aero 1/2 wave antennas on FLARM 1 and FLARM 2 mounted on both canopy rails just in front of the vent window. If you are running FLARM 1 and FLARM 2 antennae, where did you mounted the 3rd FLARM short diapole ADS-B antennae? I find many aftermarket 916MHz PowerFLARM...

Does anyone know the minimum payload weight for a Pilatus? The max gross is given in the manual, but there seems to be nothing for how light someone can be before adding ballast.

Many options available today for introductory books for student teen glider pilots. Which one(s) are preferred and why? Responses from clubs and commercial schools would be appreciated. Our new club is developing a program for teens. Thanks Jim Callaway

Just saw this on the news. Oldest power pilot. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -- It's a classic saying: There are old pilots and bold pilots, but there are no "old, bold pilots." Last week, the Guinness Book of World Records named 98-year-old Ernie Smith, of Red Oak, Iowa, the oldest active pilot in...

I'm new to soaring and don't quite understand why so many sailplanes are registered under the "experimental" category. Why would a glider with for which a type certificate is available, like the PW-5, be registered as experimental. It does seem like many aircraft that were once type certified...

A short clip from where I work; Sundance Aviation, Moriarty, NM, USA. Notice there's no zip, no wow, no horrible, pounding "music", just the serene nature of the sport. I wish more soaring videos were of similar quality. http://vimeo.com/76386916 OBTW, I was flying the Pawnee that day.

can't upload my flight. Anyone else having trouble today? WO

Western U.S Racing pilots.... Let's fly together in the FAI Handicapped Class at Inyokern! Practice: 8/27/2011 Saturday (w/evening pilots meeting) Contest: 8/28/2011 – 9/2/2011 Sunday to Friday Classes: FAIhandicapped and Sports In order to encourage more participation and to competitively...

OK, I may be digging my own grave with this one (I'm anticipating a dogpile of worn-out contest volunteers)... But I have to ask: Are there any published books or articles on how to be a CD or how to learn to be a task-setter? Is it purely an "apprenticeship" method of learning, or are there...

The first edition of the new magazine, "Gliding International" has an article on the 2 seat self-launch super glider, the EB28. I would have thought that a glider of this class would have automatic hookups, but it uses l'Hotellier connections. Do other current design open class ships use...

I am currently running for the rules committee. The polls close on October the 8th. I have created a blog so you will have the opportunity to know me better as a potential member. My intent is to provide you with the opportunity to express your concerns about soaring issues. Check it out:...

Over here on this side of the pond, how should I advertise or tell my friends (yet to meet) that I fly something like an aircraft without an engine running? If I say Glider, I often hear "Oh, you fly hang gliders?" If I say I fly sailplanes, I hear "What is that?" If I say I am going soaring, I...

Someone recently posted a link to a video that showed a glider simply rolling downhill until it picked up flying speed. I can't seem to find that video. Help?

My SN10 remote has lost the knobs and shafts from two of the rotary switches. One of them kept falling off from about day one and I've stuck it back dozens of times, but it has eventually disappeared into the dirt on our field. A second one is now showing the same symptoms. This looks like it...

Link to article about Marfa in the movies on our local television web site: http://wral.com/entertainment/story/2448050/ Ok, nothing about soaring in the article, but it is still about Marfa. Ray Lovinggood Carrboro, North Carolina, USA

I am considering the purchase of an ASH 25e. One of the concerns is our operating field. On some days a Nimbus 3t with 25.5 m tips things can be a little marginal if the ship is at max T/O weight. How does the ASH 25 compare if flown empty but 2 up? We are operating off a 'lush' grass field...

This is a golden opportunity. Dianne Black-Nixon announced at the general member meeting that she was offering a 'Matching Challenge Grant' of up to $25,000 for your donation to the SSA. Mark you tax deductible donation check with 'Matching Challenge Grant' or call the SSA office with your...

I recently purchased a glider which was refinished in polyurethane and I'm wondering what is the best way to look after the finish? Should I put something like wxblock on it or just use a good automotive wax? should it be hard waxed and buffed like gel coat? What about fixing any problem areas?...

Having flown there last year, a couple of us from Windrushers GC at Bicester (UK) are taking a DG505 to Santa Cilia, Jaca this year between about March 22nd and 30th. We know that Lasham have an expedition that runs until the 30th and wonder who else is going to be there. More importantly we are...