If you are not one of the 154 responses thus far, you still have a little time to weigh in. On Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 10:38:57 AM UTC-4, John Godfrey (QT) wrote: All USA Competition Pilots, The annual pilot poll and Rules Committee election is now open. Please take a few minutes to...

Good Morning to the RAS Community: Team EY (USA), myself (Tim McAllister) and my wife Susan McAllister, are proud to announce that the GP Series of 13.5 meter span gliders from the manufacturer Peszke S.C. of Krosno, Poland, are now on offer to the North American gliding community. As the...

Anybody looking for a tow pilot in or around North Carolina? I got someone wanting to do it in your area.

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A really big thank you goes to MASA et al. for another great contest on all fronts. We flew every day (although not all were contest days). Special thanks goes to Mary Nelson (CM), Eric Mann (CD) and especially Rick Fuller and his grandson who both did double duty running ops and doing the...

Santa Barbara Soaring is pleased to announce their celebration of two years in operation, and an invitation to the public to come fly with us at the Santa Ynez Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Towing service will be available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (27-29 Nov).. This is a...

Some of you might be interested to know that the UK just held its 2015 Junior Nationals a few weeks ago. Nearly 70 juniors pilots (yes, SEVENTY) competed in the event. As an American, I nearly fell over in my chair when I saw the article (and photo of the grid). Back in the USA, the SSA doesn't...

I know Costello Insurance Associates and LL Johns and associates insure gliders. Was looking for comments on if one is better or cheaper than the other and if there are other insurance companies that offer competitive rates?

Anyone have this issue - the cruise/climb switch on my LX5000 does not change the setting any more (vario stuck in cruise), the auto settings do not work. The switch itself is working so this has to be a software issue. Any ideas on how to fix it.

Not intending to complain about Mr. Leibacher at all. My issue is with the SSA itself in this regard. The SSA sanctions the events. The SSA sets the minimum eligibility requirements. The SSA publishes the schedule of contests. The SSA publishes the results of the contests. The SSA sets the...

On Friday, September 22, 1995 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Thomas A. Wideman wrote: Does anyone know of an equivalent to "RAOB Tool" for the Macintosh? TIA, Tom Wideman The best tool available today is RAOB.COM

Hi All, Have a 57mm (2-1/4") Winter altimeter for sale. It has an error where the QNH and actual elevation are off 500-600 feet. No idea if its a simple positioning error of the 100' needle, or if it has internal problems. It does seem to keep the same proportional relationship at all...

The unsung, self-effacing, gift to contest soaring who handles the PRL, also manages the colossal World Wide Turnpoint Exchange. And colossal is no exaggeration considering the number of countries covered with all the turnpoints and landing points to keep up to date. He has been doing this...

All, The results of the annual competition pilot poll for 2015 are available at: http://www.ssa.org/files/member/2015_SSA_Pilot_Opinion_Poll_Results.pdf http://www.ssa.org/files/member/2015_SSA_Pilot_Opinion_Poll_Results.pdf John Godfrey(QT), RC Chair

Thinking about self-launching and contemplating one that has been un-run for some time. Concerned about internal corrosion, etc on the Rotax 505 installed on the MG and would like to contact a USA shop that has experience with this engine so I could discuss the situation and price an engine...

Hello All, I am returning to the sport after a 30 year hiatus. I have recently purchased an SHK1, which I am refinishing/restoring. My goal is to use this ship to earn FAI badges, not to fly competitively. Given this information, and a limited budget, I am looking for opinions regarding...

I am looking for a Tandem glider/sailplane fuselage and canopy to use as the body for a 3 wheled electric lean steering car I am building. It dosnt need to be in perfect condition. I would of course be removing the tail so if it is broken or missing this might be perfect for my needs and render the...

Looking for information on installing a tow hook on a 182, 337, STC,

The New Ventus was unveiled to the public in April 2015, have not heard anything since. Any idea how the testing is going? Has it flown, is it performing up to expectations, Is it close to serial production, any details on the new fuselage? Just wondering.

Need a good (or repairable) LS-4 RIGHT aileron. Have two LEFT ailerons...........one for sale. Cheers, JJ