I bought a used Trig TT22 transponder but it didn't come with the semi-circular mounting adapters ("circular hole adapters"). I need these as my install will be going into a round hole. I am hoping that someone somewhere installed a Trig transponder (or Trig transceiver) into an oblong hole and...

Hello, my club mate got me some heavy damaged LS3A glider. I had empty trailer and I took it, thinking I would have time to find repair site. 3 yrs, I did not have time to contact any of the friends who can rebuild it.. If anybody is looking for parts or wants to spend whole winter rebuilding it...

Just a bit of information about Florida weather, as to date we are about 26 inches ahead of normal rainfall for the year. Now this is a big problem when it comes to soaring during the spring. We really need to dry out quick to have some good spring soaring weather. If it dried out tomorrow and...

I’m a new owner looking for some tips and tricks. Here’s a couple of questions for starters: -What breaks first, and how do I fix it before that happens? -Is there an easy way to replace the main wheel/brake with something better? -I have two pitot sources, why? Thanks! Jim

On Tuesday, October 6, 1998 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, William Hoadley wrote: Does anybody have experience with the Russia sailplanes AC-4 series of gliders? I was curious about how they might be for a pilot not interested in competition, just sport and badge flying. Any comments would be...

SSA Life Member, Leader, and Hall of Fame Member, Gene Hammond passed away Novermber 12th. https://www.themaplefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Eldon-Hammond/#!/Obituary https://soaringmuseum.org/pdf/hof/pdf44_pdfbio.pdf

We own an LS6a. During annual inspection our A&P noticed that one of the rubber bellows on a sliding link in the landing gear assy has split and needs to be replaced. Anyone know of a replacement part? Rich L

Hi all, Does anyone have a B4 and can get me some cockpit photos of the decals/placards?

If you are interested in winch operations and ground launching, you are invited to join https://groups.io/g/winchops There is a WIKI page with links to the files and photos archives from the former Yahoo groups winchdesign, winchengineer, and pulleylaunch. The posts are a possible work in...

I sent an offer last Monday. I have not had a reply. Any chance of an answer? Cheers

Has anyone done one of these and found anything to be particularly difficult? Any areas to pay special attention to? Any help would be appreciated. "We can all learn from experience. But we may run out of gliders before we have all learned."

Thank you to all who have offered me help with setting up Thunderbird as a reader for rec.aviation.soaring. In spite of the help I have not been able to figure out how to set it up. I don't mind really. Google Groups is good enough for me.

Last week, after a few months of proper functioning, the new KRT2 radio I have installed this spring suddenly stopped transmitting. Pressing the PTT button makes it send a carrier wave, but without any modulation. The receiving section is OK, though. Anyone run into the same problem? Any hints...

DARPA has discovered an interesting and easy way to train pilots in half the time! No doubt this applies to other complex learning tasks as well. https://www.nutsvolts.com/magazine/article/tdcs-brain-hacking

Hi Glider Guiders, If you're thinking about buying a Garmin inReach - now is the the time. Sale ends November 30 - inReach Mini: $249.99 ($100 OFF) - inReach Explorer+: $399.90 ($50 OFF) - GPSMAP 66i: $499.99 ($100 OFF) Please order from Cumulus Soaring, Inc.

On 11/10/20 5:57 PM, Davis Chappins wrote: I'm looking for people to test my translation script from GDL 90 to NMEA so that a Stratux (1090/978 dual band ADS-B in) can connect and display traffic on XCSoar. If there's interest I can post some instructions. You need some experience with...

Marfa Gliders Soaring Center near the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas is NOT closing. Just a nasty rumor. Downsizing, yes. Closing, NO! I just sold a couple of gliders and my '46 J3 Cub and still own 7 aircraft, including two towplanes for year-round aerotows plus...

I tried out a National 360 Parachute in my Ventus. Wow, it was much more comfortable then mine because of it’s thin design, the back of my head has support with the National. I want to buy a new one however National only makes 5 at a time and i can't find any dealers who have in in stock. Is...

Slightly used Naviter Oudie 2 IGC for sale Purchased in 2019 -Used one contest $850.00 (Paid $1,160.00)

I am wondering how often a truck for towing a glider trailer might be an advantage? I have yet to buy my first glider, but of course and thinking that the next vehicle I purchase should be a good one to tow with (Incidentally, thinking of the GMC/Chevy Canyon/Colorado, with the 2.8L inline 4...