I know about Lea County bank, but their rates seem a bit high in this economy, any other leads would be appreciated.... - Mark Navarre 2/5 black ace LoCal, USA -

Wanted: Roadworthy enclosed 15m trailer in Southern California. Can be purchase or (better) tax-exempt donation. John H. Campbell Collegiate Soaring Association http://www.ssa.org/Collegiate.asp

Hello all, I am looking to buy a used radio: Becker, Dittel or Filser. Further if you would have perhaps a written off (by accident or corrosion) Becker AR-3201 I would be taker in order to fix up my old 3201. Please reply to Regards and thanks

Does somebody know, how works its spoiler roll controll? Is this machine suitable for a low time pilot? George

Want to buy a towplane. Would prefer taildragger with 180 hp, Cessna 182 ok. Tow hook installation completed a high priority. Please contact me by email direct. Tom Idaho

Have not flown the Eaglet, but it is the same system as on the Javelin. Control is about the same except you don't need to use as much rudder (pedal) since the spoileron creates drag on the down wing that pretty much counteracts the adverse yaw from the lift differential.I understand the Eaglet...

It is almost the Vernal Equinox and, as promised, Pez will conclude in time for you to go outside, dig your trailer out from under the leaves and pine needles and take a look at what's inside. Winter is almost over and it's time to go fly, folks. Keep watching the site. If I can convince enough...

John Roake, Chairman of the International Gliding Commission's Membership Committee, has stated (see on-line Gliding Magazine at http://www.glidingmagazine.com/FeatureArticle.asp?id=400) that based on newly revised FAA statistics the SSA represents less than 50% of sailplane pilots in the USA. So...

The Soaring Safety Foundation will present a CFIG Recertification Clinic in Denver, CO, on Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18 2004. Time: Saturday April 17 - 8:30 AM til 6 PM. Sunday April 18 - 8:00 AM til 5 PM. Location: Holiday Inn Select - Denver Cherry Creek 455 South Colorado Boulevard

I have just listed a book on eBay "Reflections of Joseph C Lincoln" which may be of interest to subscribers. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3594250326&ssPageName=ADME:B:LC:AU:1 May the thermals be with you. Malcolm

Just a thought. Wanted to see what you guys thought. I know that FAA aproval would never happen, but seems like a good idea to me. You could easily and safely run a 100hp shot of NO2 for the first 10-15 seconds of a takeoff roll in an 0-470 or similar motor, and get to 100 feet and 65 knots a...

http://www.glidingmagazine.com/FeatureArticle.asp?id=400 The current issue of Soaring had an interesting article by Chris Woods about this topic. When attempting to describe soaring I use the analogy of comparing sailboats to motorboats, not sure how accurate this is but it seems to occasionaly...

Partially for purist and self righteous reasons, I avoid the use of a flight computer or GPS while soaring. I like to look at the map and look out the canopy to figure out where I am and if I am high enough. With this approach I am free to feel a little snobby that I am not depending on a...

WTB: Compaq Aero 1530 to replace one that fell off bumper of car. OOPS. Thanx!

Check out the SSA website for the complete info on this petition, and consider commenting to the FAA (comments due by March 1, via web site, mail, fax, "eRulemaking portal"): SSA Transponder Petition Published By Dennis Wright Posted Thursday, February 19, 2004 The SSA petition asks that SSA...

Hi, I was reading the Johnson's ASW-20 flight evaluation. He says the -6 degrees flap setting is useless and that 0 degree is better up to 76kts, where the -9 degrees should then be selected. Johnson also says something about the possible -4 degrees flaps setting that might be more useful than the...

Hello all, I wonder if anyone can advise on a suitable source (prefferably europe)and / or specifications for a replacement boom microphone for a Dittel FSG 50 VHF radio. The current one is bust and I can replace the mic only, or (ideally) the whole flexible boom with something more petite and...

Ran into my friendly A+P, AI today. While checking for current/proposed AD's for my upcoming annual, he said he saw a proposed AD for mass ballast from Schemp-Hirth. I have not heard of this, and will start googling as soon as I post to ras.

Greetings, Can anyone tell me what type of oil to put in the Cobra hydraulic foot pump, and where to add it? There are several fittings, and i am not sure if it matters where it goes. Thanks in advance, mike

We have this years outline for workshops: Hands on composites March 20-21, 2004 Tail-less Design workshop July 17-18th, 2004, cost $250 Flying Wing symposium- labor day weekend-Sept 4-5, and 6th, 2004- cost $75 to attend A Study of the works of Jim Marske and others who have used the plank...