If you check the Aviastoitel website http://aviastroitel.nm.ru/, the Russians are listing developing a jet powered sailplane as a future project. Might try Babelfish for translation from Russian to English if needed. For reference, the coventional self-launch Russia AC-5M and the Silent are...

Soarpoint seems to have made a point to email me a virus "rllwh.zip" was infected with: "W32.Mydoom.F@mm" virus. So who is the soarpoint character? And why is he motivated to such antisocial behavior? Chris

I know it is out there someplace but I cannot find it, I always thought it was a DOT thing. Anybody have the official link to where the cylinder testing intervals are defined? Fly safe, have fun, Frank to reduce SPAM my return address has been slightly altered.

I want to have a tailtank in my ASW20 and I have heard there is one. Where would I get the paperwork and plans for the mod. gary

I just finished reading "Skunk Works" about the development of the stealth bomber and the SR-71. It mentions a Henry Combs as one of the structural engineers on the SR-71. Is he the same as the Henry Combs that has done all the numerous 500K flights? Thanks, Fred

Can anyone identify the charcoal grey paint currently used to paint some modern cockpits? Its a dark grey charcoal colour, Matte finish. Its like a metallic paint where the metaflake is replaced with fine white specks. Ian

Anyone interested in flying a 2-seat class at Minden regionals, June 7-12? We might be able to get a waiver and allow any and all 2-seaters to enter. handicap everybody. What do you think? Let me know and I'll do the leg work. We got a Nimbus 3D, three ASH-25's and a Duo-Discus, right now in Open...

Anyone else catch the 2 second glider video shown as part of the Buick invitational yesterday? I didn't see the entire match, but I was visiting relatives and caught probably the last 30-45 minutes (John Daly was on the 17th I think when I started watching). There was a quick glider shot of...

Has anybody gotten an STC for a tow hook or have any experience putting a tow hook on a 185? -- Gary Boggs 3650 Airport Dr. Hood River, Oregon, USA 97031-9613

We're looking for a seal kit to rebuild the shock strut on our 2 place lark if anyone knows where parts can be found. I understand the Blanik also has the same strut. Dale

OK, it's cold outside in Earth's northern hemisphere and here's something topical. http://www.webolutionary.com/3d/images/terraformed_mars-1.jpg What do you think the soaring possibilities would be on a terraformed Mars with an atmosphere as dense as Earth's? For one thing, your compass wouldn't...

Another true story of risk and rescue as told by Pez D. Spencer. www.soaravenal.com click on the What's New button and then at New Pez at the top of the page. Enjoy. There are 4 to go and one on the Vernal Equinox. Then as Sam says, "Let's all go fly."

Try an e-mail to Portmoak (Scottish Gliding Centre) they've adapted a K21 for such a task. Peter "Ralf S." wrote in message ... Hi NG, We wave a guy who recently has been disabled by an accident. He still

SSA.ORG is on the fritz again... maybe it is all those "at the convention" updates.. either that or no one is home to fix it.. BT

Check Out http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2458194451&category=26428 if you want the cleanest Ka6 around. It won't last long.

Hi, I'm looking for spark plugs for an ASH26E They are : CHAMPION UG80PV If anyone knows where I could get hold of these.. anywhere on the globe !, that would be wonderful... Equivalent spark plugs (other manufacturer, ...) would also do ! Thanks

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Today while shopping, I came across and purchased a toy Ford f150 truck and what appears to be a Schweizer 1-21 (The toy car is marked, but not the toy glider) on a trailer. The glider can be "rigged" and appears to be reasonably to scale. The whole lot is made by RealToy and is part of the Action...

I got a soaring certificate recently, good for one year. I live in Houston, so I'm wondering if there's a good time of year, as opposed to a bad one, to use it? I.e. are there times when the thermals are better, therefore more fun, etc? I've never done it before; done some hang-gliding and a lot...

I would be interested to hear if anyone has any knowledge or experience of the above static/TE double probe as shown on the esa-systems web site by following the links to 'multisonden' and then STATEK: http://www.esa-systems.com/ It features the unusual flat Ilec 'Stats' static design which is...