On Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 8:29:49 AM UTC-8, SF wrote: I can't tell you what it is, because they have not given me information to release yet. Though I expect something soon. It is the newest production design in the world, and you are going to want one. SF What it turns out to...

Hi there, Just wondering who has had experience building their own? ideally id like one for a 15 mt glider. But don't know where to start. Are there any Plans out there? Whats the best way to go, lift top or just a boxed trailer. also what is the best type of cladding? any suggestions would be...

I need about a zillion different sized "YO" labels for all the dollies, tow contraptions, stands, stands for stands, rigging aids, fuel tanks, water tanks, and miscellaneous paraphernalia for the new glider. Can anybody recommend a good source of such labels? Thanks, See ya, Dave

All, The proposed changes to the 2016 USA Competition Rules were approved by the SSA BOD. The final summary of the changes is at http://www.ssa.org/files/member/2016_Rules_Changes_Summary_v1p5.pdf http://www.ssa.org/files/member/2016_Rules_Changes_Summary_v1p5.pdf The final rules texts will...

SF, the Spartanburg club did a great job with the convention. 1. The facility, which I will always know as the "Textile Hall", because that was what it was originally called, provided room for everything. I didn't see anybody squeezed in to a space too small. As other folks have said, the...

Excellent job! Exhibit hall: 1. Lots of space and a great lay out for the gliders. 2. The RVs were not out of place (and they had some great deals) 3. The exhibitors were spread out enough that you had to go to visit them all to see who was there. 4. I think the exhibit hall would have been worth...

I often see GA and gliders that use breakers as switches. Is this such a good idea? Are breakers rated to be used as switches? These aircraft usually, but not always, have at least a master switch. Our tow plane uses Tyco W31 series breakers which incorporate bat handles and are designed to be...

Is there any reason that PPG concept can't be sanded dry? I need to knock down some bad orange peel (because I'm still learning how to paint). I was thinking about using some 500 to knock down most of the orange peel, and then move to finer grits (wet) take out the sanding scratches before...

I'm not going to the convention this year but our former operator and airport manager, Roy Coulliette will be there. I would love some calls with any feedback on lectures and discussions and a FaceTime call from the display floor would be fantastic. Feel free to include me if you want. Gary...

lx flarm is also sold. thanks

Save the date(s)!!! The 2016 Canadian National Soaring Championships will be hosted at York Soaring Association. York Soaring is located 1.5hours NW of Toronto, ON. Our field supports room for a limited number of RV's, nearly unlimited camping potential a modern club house, showers, ample...

I made a last-minute decision to attend my first SSA convention and just managed to get my registration in time. I'm hoping to get there in time to catch Burt's session on Wednesday, but might have to drive over from Charlotte if the flights to GSP are full. AirBnB room pending a few blocks from...

For the first time since 2008, the Region 1 contest is being hosted in Springfield, Vt over the two-weekend period of 24-26 June and 1-4 July. Why over two weekends you may ask? So more people who can't take vacation for the full week can participate! What if you want to come out all week? Tows...

Tomorrow morning we start moving into the convention hall. Warm weather here the rest of the week. If you start now you too can attend. SF

Hello All, A friend suggested that I make my availability known to this group. I have a 250hp Pawnee and am available to tow during the 2016 soaring season. The plane is based full time in Jean, NV. I am open to towing in; Beatty, NV Jean, NV

It is a square hanger so an assembled 15 meter wing will fit corner to corner. Hate to see it go to a power plane which can fit a T hanger.

TOPIC: "Racing in the Futu Should We Moderate the Impact of Technology?" John Godfrey (QT) began competing in gliders in 1984. He was elected to the US Competition Rules Committee in 2008 and has chaired the committee since 2013. In addition he has served as Competition Director for National...

Does anyone know the dates for this event? I know that it is Moriarity but I can't find any more info about it. I've tried the 1-26 association's site but I can't find anything about the specific dates. Thanks, Dan

I made one more of these than I needed to. Note, this particular design is specifically made without casters, so it is not designed to turn, but it is very low profile. http://daziv.com/gliderdolly/index.html Mark

My MicroAir radio has quit transmitting voice. You can hear carrier, but nothing else. I tried a different mic but no help. Anyone know where there is a repair shop that works on them?