Does anyone know if "Soaring Cafe" is still operational? The website still works and its Facebook site also works, but I have seen no new postings since the end of December. Now, perhaps it is because there have been no submissions, but it does all seem a bit strange. So, does anyone know "what"...

Last Call for the XC camp located at Sky Sailing in Warner Springs CA. Mentoring will be provided for beginning XC to racing. Mentor Pilots include: Chip Garner, Sean Franke, Garret Willat, Cliff Hilty, Orion Kingman, Mark Mehan, and Chuck Deerinck. We will be able to provide: Grob 102, 103,...

I just got my latest Soaring magazine and really liked the new centerfold shot. I hope they do this every month. Reminds me of the great shots by George Uveges and Alex Aldott in the 70's soaring magazines. Good Work Dennis and to the art director! Willie

Did anyone else in the US order one? I did, and it seems the postal service between here and there has eaten both shipments. The second set was shipped about a month ago, and still nothing. I have typically gotten things quicker than this, so I fear the second set has also been lost. Anyone...

Could anyone please give me or direct me to contacts for the Soaring Club or the soaring FBO in Chos Malal, Patagonia. I have attempted to search the WEB through Google without success. Chos Malal is reputedly one of the top 5 or so best wave soaring sites in the world, others being Minden and...

Found this on an old disk - remember them ? Posting again - yes, I know, your favorite glider is not there. 1995 Soaring Pilot's Holiday Tree 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with...

Hi Pilots, I recall there was a piece about this in SOARING mag several years ago but I couldn't find it in the archives. Does anyone have any info about this? Our club would like to update how we keep our records, bill our members, collect our money, accept credit cards, keep track of aircraft...

Hi all, I am a newly minted private pilot and I really want to try this soaring thing (and possibly even get a glider rating.) I live in NYC and fly out of Caldwell, NJ (CDW). Being a proud owner of a composite airplane (Diamond Star) I am hoping to take my introductory ride and further training...

The Soaring Club of Houston is considering some changes in our operations to create more of a club atmosphere with ownership for the club equipment. Currently we have a scheduling system where a member can show up, fly the glider, and leave. It is the daily crews responsibility to get the glider...

Haven't seen much discussion of this topic and I'm rather curious what the consensus is. I know of some clubs that did not open this year. Other clubs opened late and still others opened and just as quickly closed. I'm curious what kind of shape that leaves the soaring community at large with to...

Does anyone know if there is a Soaring Club near Naples FL? Thanks, -- Mike Schumann

hi we http://www.soaringchillies.com are still looking for soaring reporters preferential native speakers. more info by mail. best regards arturo

Our soaring club, the Soaring Club of Houston (Texas), has grown considerably over the last several years. As a result, we’re starting a strategic planning process to help guide our future growth. If other clubs have any planning information they could share, I’d appreciate copies. I’m interested...

I'm spending a month vacationing in Dublin, Ireland. I was wondering if anyone here could recommend a relatively close-by glider club. I don't think I'll be here often enough to justify getting a BGA- acceptable medical, even though I'm rated in the US, but I'd still like to take a flight to check...

I am looking for recommendations for soaring clubs near Berlin, Germany, preferably one that focus or welcome owners of classic sailplanes (I have a 1965 Aer Pegaso M100S). Any suggestions?

I like many others understand that the glider community is small, and perhaps getting smaller. In trying to sell my glider, I placed an ad on Tim Mara's Wings and Wheels. He states on his website that he offers this for free to help the community. Or so I thought. Selling a glider is a difficult...

G`Day, I try it every year: sampling all the small(er) an big(er) events in soaring and offering all these events on my webside http://www.segelflug.de/streckenflug_de.html (the "de" in "streckenflug_de" is obsolete because more and more

If anyone is aware of a "Soaring Composite Index" which incorporates all of the weather factors relevant to cross country soaring, please post details below or contact me directly. So far, I have Jack Harrison's excellent forecasts for the UK as a model, but I'm looking for other inputs. Similar...

May 2014 in Vermont was excellent for this year. I managed to fly on seven days. 4/7 days had rare strong lift, high ceilings, and reasonable wind. Last year June was mostly rain, but maybe the good weather pattern will continue. I'd be interested to read meteorological retrospection on why the...

Question: The Seniors contest was held in FL a few weeks ago employing rules to reduce group gatherings and attempts to maintain social distancing. Just for informational purposes, has there been any reports of any of the contestants, crews, organizational people, volunteers, etc., being tested...