Hypothetical situation: Same condition Same trailer Same instruments and accessories Which is the better ship for strong western thermal racing conditions? Why? Thanks in advance for those in the know! T

I'm interested in learning how to get the maximum possible height on a winch launch, without compromising safety in any way. This question has two parts really - how should the pilot fly the launch (pretty much how should he operate the elevator during the launch), how fast should the glider fly,...

When I see the NTSB report 2 aircraft accidents at the same date, time & place, it only means one thing. They came together in the air or on the ground. On 12/20/10 in Madras Origon, a Taylorcraft and Cessna came together while both were trying to land on runway16. The Taylorcraft didn't have a...

Three members at my club (self included) have installed PowerFlarm bricks recently. We carefully read and have complied with the antenna separation requirements in the manual. As is stands currently, the maximum xperienced communication range (Flarm to Flarm) is about 2.2 miles and it frequently...

US contest pilots. The 2019 SSA Contest Rules Pilot Opinion Poll is now open and will remain open through October 20, 2019. You must be on the SSA Pilot Ranking List to participate. We look forward to your input. You can access the poll online at:...

1976 ASW 19B. 1600 Hrs. Annual 02/06. Cambridge electric vario. Cambridge MK-IV nav director, Trimble TX 760D radio, GPS included with IPAQ and Winpilot software, Oxygen bottle, National 425 parachute, one man dolly. All tow out gear. Custom wing covers. Roller blade wheels recessed in wing tips....

Anyone out there have a source for Cobra trailer gas struts in the US? The trailer has an aluminum top and holds the Duo stab and wing tips. Two numbers have been written on the inside of the trailer next to the struts: 455 and 1100. Thanks Karl Striedieck

More info, and a photo of this sailplane are available at the link below. http://www.gliderforum.com/thread-view.asp?threadid=1756&posts=1 Ray Roberts rayr08057_AT_comcast.net

After the day at Moriarty earlier this year and Nephi yesterday for the 15M/Std Combined class the rules for how a day is devalued needs to be addressed. I understand why the rule was modified a few years ago so that if pilots just didn't fly it would not devalue the day, but the criteria of what...

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 06:00:30 GMT, "Chuck" wrote in Message-Id: : My cousin just bought a Schweizer 1 36 sailplane. I've some experience with the Schweizer 1-26. It had an L/D of 30 IIRC. Do you know the L/D of the...

Does anyone know where I can purchase a 14 Volt gel cell battery. I know I can wire 2 or more in series to get 14Volt,(12 + 2 or 6 + 8 etc..) but I thought someone might know where you can purchase a single 14V battery. Thanks in advance.

Hi All, I am new to this group and last fall added a glider rating to my ASEL certificate. I am planning to replace my car this summer and in anticipation of purchasing a glider someday, I would like to purchase a vehicle that would do a good job towing a glider. I also want it to get the best...

Hi Gang Last week Minden had some excellent wave soaring. Off tow at 7.7k msl and within minutes up to 18k. I decided to go up north skirting Reno Intl. I had the transponder on and was monitoring Reno Approach. My goal was to try and fly as fast as possible maintaining an altitude very close to...

For the love of god, please discuss no other subjects here but the JS1 and this very sad accident. Do we even know that this accident involved a spin yet? Any factual information? Did anyone see it spinning? It easily could have been a medical or a structural failure or rigging issue, etc? ...

Does anybody have a clue where I could get a "Whiz Wheel" for a Standard Class (ASW 19)? I can't believe that everybody has absolute faith in the reliability of their electronic glide computers. Last week my computer lost its 3-D GPS fix and I was forced to use my wits...not a very useful tool. ...

I have an opportunity to buy a 1988 ASW-24 which is in beautiful condition, good electronics and great trailer. The glider is equipped with M&H winglets. The asking price is $45,000 US. I would appreciate any feedback regarding the winglets and/or the price. Thanks

Well, gas is $3.50/Gal in many parts of the US and who is to say it won't be $4/gal next summer. This is starting to hurt - and getting me to think of a more economical vehicle. Many of us drive larger vehicles than we might otherwise choose simply to pull our trailers 1% of the time. 99% of...

Some photos from 1st public presentation of Ventus 2cxa with FES during Aero 2014 https://picasaweb.google.com/115479415730905646727/AERO20141stPresentationOfVentus2cxaFES?noredirect=1 Regards, Luka

Phoebus C Glider and open trailer for immediate sale. No damage. Needs polishing on exterior gel coat. Stored on trailer for many years. Standard airworthiness certificate. All instruments included. No logs. don't have time for this project. Located at Minden Soaring in Nevada. Sold as...

The minutes of the Fall 2014 USA Rules Committee meeting have been posted on the SSA website under "Racing Rules and Process" and can be accessed directly via the link below. http://www.ssa.org/files/member/2014_Rules_Meeting_Minutes.pdf If you can't get the link to work automatically, copy its...