If I were mayor of Saskatoon I would have an annual Indonesian Islamist day of pedophilic cannibalism supervised by Catholic priests at every Tim Horton's in the area surrounded by tortured trees with decorated idols while black rap music is being played by Doukhobors who are obsessing about their...

Anybody have suggestions on how to clean sun screen residue from aircraft harness and parachute straps without compromising the fabric?

Hi all, I have a Cambridge GPS-NAV with a Compaq Aero PDA for sale. It is just sitting around so first $200 takes it. Doug

There was a Disney TV movie named Sky Trap produced when I was a kid in which a Blanik did a slow roll on tow. I believe Art Scholl was the pilot. Being Disney though you certainly won't find any clips on YouTube. There is an article about the filming in a contemporary issue of Soaring.

OLC seems to be having issues. Flights upload, but ghosting out. Any ideas? Craig

US Pilot, Mike Westbrook is on site in France competing in the Champagne Cup, which is running simultaneously with the French Club Class Championship at the site of next year's WGC. Read about Mike and his preparations here and bookmark the links to the tasks and...

For sale is a partial kit of a Marske Pioneer flying wing. The items included are the factory fiberglass pod and welded frame and wings and flight controls. Asking price is $1000. Mike at mmaskell4 at shaw.ca for details.

(1) The IGC Sporting Code Annex B (SC3B) on equipment required for flight Validation was updated on 5 September with Amendment 13 and will take effect, as is usual for Sporting Code updates, on 1 October. (2) Amendment List 5 to the Technical Specification for IGC-approved Flight Recorders was...

The seniors contest is right around the corner and things could be heating up for the weather and soaring conditions. Florida has been very wet during the winter months, usually our dry period. Now that the winds are increasing we seem to be drying out even the swamp areas are now being burned off...

I can't get any USA Region 11 posts after October 8. I have used AOL, Google, and Firefox. What's up?

Do you have some soaring stuff you don't want to store for another winter? Want to pick up some end-of-season deals? (or early-season deals for those down under) Looking for something in particular? List anything soaring related on glidersource.com (Wanted ads too) Here's a summary of the current...

We currently have 1 cable with Dyneema shock rope attached to semi rigid strop with weak link and 1 cable with a more traditional 2/3rd in hemp rope, the hemp shock rope has more weight and makes cable drop clear quicker than the floaty Dyneema set up - it has been mentioned that we will return to...

Looking to have a sailplane trailered from SoCal to the midwest, preferrably by end of April, 2007. I could also settle for the end of May delivery if anyone is coming out for the 18m nationals in Albert Lea. Please contact Adam at: adam_y2k5 ....amp-sand....yahoo.com

Does anyone have an attitude indicator that would be the model that comes in a Blanik?? I have a friend with a powered aircraft that has an AI that is the same as a Blanik's and is looking to replace it. feel free to email me at Thanks!

I posted yesterday and did not see it on RAS.. a repost. I realize I have posted this question before. Pawnee Tail inspection AD 2007-08-07. I realize that some clubs/operators have applied for an "alternate means of compliance". Has anyone ordered the permanent fix replacement parts from...

So much fot the diet, happy TD! GL

.. there is no twist in the wing. And that's why it will tip-stall......................keep your speed up in the pattern! JJ

Hi One of the member's of our club supplied us with a Schweizer tow release for use on one of our tugs. It is not new but it is 100% serviceable. We are trying to ascertain a fair value for this item so we can compensate him. Has anybody bought or sold one recently, if so what was the...

A whole lot less serious than fixing a wing spar . . . Free replacement offer: If you purchased a MKII "high tech" Yaw String during the past two years it may have an appearance defect. If so, you may obtain a free replacement.

Hello all, we have just uploaded the latest newsletter for Pipistrel Aircraft on our website. You can view from the following link. http://www.mcp.com.au/sinus/newsletters/newsletter-31/newsletter-31.html Enjoy, Michael Coates