On Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 4:09:47 PM UTC-4, wrote: Looking for used 57mm Winter altimeter and FSG71m radio. Thanks Heinz Heinz,

The May issue of the magazine will be dispatched at the end of this week. The issue includes: • A report on the IGC annual conference. • The result of our approach to FAI about not providing value for the money they get from Gliding. Encouraging! • Photograph review from the annual...

An M&H prepared Discus 2b available end of June. Brand NEW Cobra trailer, Ship Refinished by Brayer( Concordia Guy), Clr Nav and more. Almost done.

Just dropped the price of my 27B to 84,000 as seen in Wings and Wheels. Former Dick Butler ship (J3) is painted. Throwing in lots of extras!

As used at the recent WGC in Benalla... An excellent forecasting tool has been released in the USA, first available for the SW. More to come? https://skysight.io I have flown using Matthew Scutter's SkySight website when in Australia and found it extremely useful. Jim

I would like to propose that the SSA consider providing its valued members with a far more comprehensive and well-adopted tracking solution (higher performance, more reliable hardware, negotiated member discounts, etc.). Tracking should not just for the benefit of contest pilots; tracking includes...

April 1, 2017 By Mike Collins The FAA’s Office of the Chief Counsel has issued a legal interpretation that clarifies automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) requirements for operators of aircraft without electrical systems. The FAA has mandated ADS-B Out equipage after January 1, 2020,...

I know the SSA Rules have allowed for a while the ability to split classes in a regional by pretty much any criteria. A few contests have split by glider type or handicap range. Have any split by pilot skill? If so how did they do the split? Volunteers? Pilot Ranking? Combination? How does the GTA...

On Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 4:49:34 PM UTC-6, Frank Whiteley wrote: Several years ago, a person very dear to me, engaged me in the idea of supporting youth and juniors in soaring. Dr. John Campbell had organized the Collegiate Soaring Association to promote soaring as a collegiate sport. He...

Hi! I have to sell new canopy covers for all gliders and planes. Colors .silver.blue,green,gold and red. Weight - 300-400G. Easy to put and off Perfect for gride time Delivery Time 5 working days. Photo:http://files.tinypic.pl/i/00892/r0cpqytck9qo.jpg

RAS, I'm looking to borrow an ASW-27 (or very similar performance) glider to use at the US Team Camp in Cordele, GA right before the 15 meter Nationals. Francois Pin and I plan to use the camp to hone our team flying technique before heading to the 13.5 Meter World Championships in Hungary in...

It is Monday April 17th and I know it is Easter Monday. Has anyone been able to contact Costello lately? Both numbers (480-968-7746 and 800-528-6483) say that the number is out of service. Anyone have any more information? Thanks, Bob 7U

How many 300s, 500s or diamond heights have you done? We all do these tasks maybe many many times, but would it be nice if say when. You do 50 300s or 25 diamond heights there should be a new award? Maybe a diamond with some scrambled egg underneath the badge or say for 300s and 500s maybe ...

Heinz, did you find a radio? I might have one but am out of town and won't be home until next week to check. Cheers Mike

Reasonable rental rate and transport fee paid. Contact: Jane Barrett at Skylark North email: mva7 at earthlink dot net phone: 661.822.5267 Or

Due to an upgrade I have a Becker 4401 Transponder for sale. Includes the ACK30 Encoder, cables, antenne and paperwork I am open to offers

Hi everyone, Does anyone have, or has a link to a polar for the Rhönsperber or the figures to enter in SeeYou Mobile? All I have at the moment is the data from Peter Hocker's book on Hans Jacob but they are not enough... Many thanks, Daniel

Have a helper youth pilot? Last call for the 2017 Bultman Youth Flight Scholarship applications. Must be postmarked no later than 4/30/2017. Information and forms http://www.ssa.org/Youth?show=blog&id=2389 Are you presenting at an airport event, school, or otherwise? Give youth the opportunity...

Anyone know where I can get a Repeater for my Borgelt B40??? Thanks, Michael

Is anyone flying sailplanes in or around the Anchorage area? I'm familiar with all the CAP activity here, but any true soaring pilots anywhere around? SEL,glider,tailwheel,tow, current/proficient. Aircraft owner, CH701