https://www.fai.org/news/new-contest-concept-sailplanes-electric-power?fbclid=IwAR1mW0o-A_Of5VwgpQ-dImjBxJcnwfARnhF0ErFSWfolyhLble-enOfPP9U Camera on, drops newspaper on porch and runs.... Steve Leonard

So, I am well aware of the drag chutes supplied by Walter Kostelezky, K.G. of Germany. I am aware of the rings and swivels at the connection to the aircraft, and that the aircraft end is a release somewhat resembling a Tost style release. But, I have a plane that has a different sort of interface...

Google searching for something else, and stumbled on to this 1969 ad. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/video/young-woman-in-her-69-rambler-rogue-races-her-man-on-the-news-footage/155493257?adppopup=true Flame Suit on!! Steve Leonard

Just tried to renew the registration on my Ka8 on line, and the page for your credit card payment would not load. I was using Chrome, Windows 10 machine. Changed over and tried using MS Edge, and the page loaded. Successful renewal of registration. Anyone else had an issue with this using...

So, anyone have a source for those unicorns? I have several 5.7, but like the display options for 5.8 a LOT more. I recall asking dealers some years ago, and was told that I had bought all available from the dealers I spoke with. Wondering if there might be a way to get older ones re-programmed...

Saw 1-26 serial 225 heading NW on Highway 287 near Wichita Falls, Texas on 6-1, evening. That you, Dan Nezgoda? I was SE bound pulling "MM" trailer. Steve Leonard

I have just sent the question to Wings and Wheels, but thought I would ask here as well. I have Key EK200. They now sell EK200A and EK200B. Anyone know if the keys are the same, but maybe just with and without the black plastic at the top of they key? They show EK450 both with and without...

Looking at winds, forecasts, satellite photos, it looks like it could have been a very good run east from Minden, Nevada or someplace near there. SSA Sailplane Tracker doesn't want to work for me right now, so I can't see if anyone is up anywhere. Ah, well. Light winds, 4-5K AGL cu near Wichita,...

So, there was this auction of "seized property" about three years ago. I was thinking about going, but talked myself out of it, as I figured I would end up with 4 HP-14 projects to bring home (Sorry, I was not going to bid on the last one. Even I have limits!). Anybody know where they went? 4...

Sounds like "Get High, Stay High" will be in full force this summer in South Texas. https://www.kwch.com/content/news/DEA-looking-for-a-contractor-who-can-burn-1000-pounds-of-marijuana-per-hour-507786411.html?fbclid=IwAR2yqGYd9mJHqk_kNyK1P0pj_ZD9h6fcZwNueMSLyMeEv7ux42RuXbrNKFg Steve Leonard

At 01:25 07 February 2009, Tim Taylor wrote: Steve, Saw that on the list and wondered who you paid to get it included ;-). I want to see it fly or come fly it sometime. It was my dream ship before I got my licence. How is it compared to the 604 and Nimbus II. Open class ships are fun to...

They came to Uvalde during the recent contest. Good people showing good stuff in Texas. Every state should have a team doing segments like these! http://yolotx.com/glider-aviation-museum/ Steve Leonard

Mitch, if you are still looking for one, you might have a look at the classifieds on glidersource.com. Renny Rozzani has just listed one for sale in Albuquerque. Steve Leonard

On Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 8:26:15 AM UTC-5, wrote: After my last download my Cambridge flight recorders green light is on but even after a hour didn't flash and its in the same place near a window that I have successfully acquired satellites before. Any ideas as to what...

I have discovered a new type of soaring cloud. I was not able to take a picture of it for official submittal, but I am sure you have all likely seen them before. I believe it is called a "Retirement Cu". Why? Well, it is big, mature, and it is what we all strive for. Looks like the lift you...

To not detract too much from the fun of free distance Kowbell thread, the FJ-1 is the Fred Jiran Model 1. Built from the wreckage of H-301 serial 33 and some unknown to me H-201. H-301 Serial 33, original holder of N366W was crashed in 1971. ...

For those that have not yet heard, Ben Greene passed away on Sunday, May 31. He was 91 years old. His funeral services will be Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown, North...

As a cruiser of the various salvage sites, I found this one interesting for several reasons. https://www.usau.com/caf_claims_salvage_detail.php?SA_Id=82 1. Wonder what the story is on the accident, as the field looks to be pretty open. 2. Additional Condition 2 is understandable (not providing...

So, for any that were involved with the returning of the prototype ASW-12 from California to Germany, can you tell me a bit about the trailer the plane was in for shipping back to Germany? Did the glider load into the trailer over the tongue, or in the more conventional way, through the back of...

I am looking to collect stories from Zuni Pilots, past and presently flying the type. What was your first flight like? Any memorable flights? Win a day at a contest? Win a contest? Complete a badge leg on a day you didn't think you had a chance to make the flight? How many hours and flights...