Are the wing ballast tanks of the 27B, 28, and 29, fabricated as complete assemblies separate from the wing skins, or do the wing skins form the tanks walls? Comment from anyone that has seen the wings being built, or has seen one opened after build, appreciated. thanks Andy

All PNA HP31x users are potentially affected by this problem. See the "hardware" solution, very easy, detailed with pictures on www.bware.it/xcsoar at the bottom. This is not a joke, I personally experienced twice this problem, so if you own an Ipaq 310/314 be careful.. paolo

Its up on the SSA website. http://www.ssa.org/

Just curious. I was reading info on the Perry contest and in the "Contest Information" (SSA website) it states that one must send in a "Perry Airport Waiver" with their entry. What is a "PAW" (besides a dog's foot, my old man, etc.)? JLH

I've been saving this stuff since my Palomino Valley days and need to clean house. I have a Volkslogger with battery and cable. I also have a never used Cambridge CAV 2 (an electric vario with repeater and flask for a 2 seat glider) and a MH 180ml O2 bottle with regulator (rarely used). Please...

I need to reseal the landing gear doors on my DG303. Currently there is 2" wide cloth like tape. It has shrunk and left glue residue and a nice ridge down the middle. What material have folks had luck with? Any tips and techniques are much appreciated. Ron Gleason DG303 N303MR

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I went to 25,000ft today in my 2-32 for a new Oregon State multi- place record.

Can anybody help. I have a C182RG(retractable undercarriage) and would like to put a tow hook on it. I am having difficulty finding out for sure if it is possible or approved for one.

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...

West Texas skies reappered this afternoon over Perry's task area. SSA website evening report is posted. #711.

Follow up from another thread: All: Under the presumption that a legitimate purpose of this forum is to pass along pertinent information relating to the art and science of soaring, and realizing that the pursuit and achievement of badges and records is thereto related,

Hot on the heels of Ron Schwartz' epic 1-26 flight... Jim Payne's first XC in a Sparrowhawk. http://www3.onlinecontest.org/olc-2.0/gliding/flightinfo.html?dsId=781059 Jim

I know this has been discussed before but can not find the response. Is there a US repair station for Dittel radios and if so where? Tom Boise, ID

Trying to find a person or shop in Arizona, preferabley in the phoenix area, that can perform annual inspections on standard certification sail plane (LS-3). Thanks in advance Mike

I need some advice for finding good online material I can download/buy to study/practice for the FAA Written Knowledge Test and for the Check Ride Oral & Flight Tests. I am overseas and really can’t get books sent to me. I’ve scoured the web. I’ve looked at “Dauntless-soft.com” for instance. If...

The 2009 Free State regionals are up and running at Welkom, FS. All the details are available at http://ggc.co.za/fsr2009. A mass outing of 5 JS1s is to be seen in the 18m Class. The contest runs to 2nd may.

1977 Schreder RS-15, approx 250 TT. Never bent. Radial tips. Freshly refurbished enclosed aluminum trailer. Located in NE Ohio. Price: $7000 Listed at: http://sites.google.com/site/soaringclassifieds/Home/usa-canada/sailplanes-motorgliders

Just a curiosity... I fly a Slingsby T59-D Kestrel 19 in Canada. According to my Type Certificate (G-93), a "back type parachute" is listed as required equipment, along with basic instruments. So, a parachute must be worn in order to fly the aircraft or I'm in violation of the TC. (The U.S. TC...

Does anyone have a internet reference for FAI rules for speed records around FAI triangles? Specifically to set speed records around FAI triangles do the turn points have to be declared in advance? Is there a requirement for the start and finish to be less than 1000 meters above the ground? Bill...