I have bought my first glider and picking it up saturday. It's registered in Germany but doesn't have a competition number, how are they chosen? Where can you register one?

Hi all, I'm selling a full set (wings, fuse, tail) of Jaxida covers for a Libelle to support my contest ambitions for the upcoming season. They are 5 years old and in very good shape, no UV or moisture damage and no rips. They haven't been used in the last 2 years I'm asking US $1000 +...

Hi, At the local club there is a number of older Electronic Cambridge Varios hanging round. Some are supposed to be working but they have been pulled out and the wiring harness lost. They have a small multipin blue socket on the back, and a plain face with no switches or knobs. The model numbers...

Soaring Safety Foundation programs at the 2006 SSA Convention - Arlington, TX: JAN 30 (Monday 3:00-6:30 PM) Wyndham-Triple Crown "CFIG WANNABE CLINIC" - introductory course hosted by Bob Wander. Advance registration required - call SSA 505-377-1192 or register online: www.ssa.org JAN 31 -...

Marble canyon, which is up behind my home, got hit with 5-8 inches of rain and hail in less that an hour. A wall of water came out of the canyon, and took out numerous homes. It happened in a very short time frame. Cars were floating down the street, with people still in them. The dry raven that...

Hi Folks, Does anyone out there know if there are any adverse effects of mounting two or more GPS antennae in close proximity? I'd like to fit two (maybe 3 !!! ) antennae (Colibri / EW type 'Radomes') on the instrument panel coaming of my Discus. Is this likely to cause any problems in acquiring...

i'd be interested to hear from anyone who has sucessfully fitted oxygen to an SZD-55Regards David Pye Kent GC, UK

Time to part with my soaring library, including signed first edition copies of "Winning On The Wind" and "A Gaggle of One." Package deal, 19 books. Complete listing with photos on Paul Remde's classifieds site: http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/classifieds-misc.htm --Dan Barnes/ dbarnes at victor...

I know that Vne can vary with altitude but does it also vary with aircraft weight?

Was reading www.af.mil/news/airman/0403/glider.html and there's a part where they put 7,000 lbs of sand bags and ammo to show off the cargo ability of the XCG-16. The unsecured load shifted aft and porpised the thing and killed the two glider test pilots. Other stuff was interesting too. These...

We have not seen much performance increase with new gliders for couple of decades, other than increased wingloading. I wonder if anyone has run the numbers for glider with FBW steering. I'm thinking of flapped glider with multiple moving segments of flaps (independent servos) and very small rear...

For sale Sage CVA Vario. Legacy colors. Works perfectly. Currently installed but removing to replace with Winter Varios to conform with type certificate. BYOF, bring your own flask, I am keeping mine. Takes a .45 liter. Picture on request. $450 dollars, I will take care of the shipping (3 day...

Anyone have a good 1-26E canopy they care to sell? TIA, Mark

I just wanted to publicly thank the Caeser Creek Soaring Club (CCSC) in Waynesville, Ohio and the key people listed below for a fantastic contest. I'm already looking forward to Region 6 South at CCSC next year! Dick Holzwarth - Contest Manager Andy McQuigg - Competition Director Rolf...

Does anyone have experience with the new Apple MAC Book (pro) with Intel core 2 duo running soaring software like SeeYou in Windows XP? I would also like to know the compatibility of a MAC book (pro) with a USB-to-serial adapter to communicate with a GPS logger and flight computer. Anyone also...

I want to mount a Winter mechanical vario in my glider. It has a bezel ring around the face that is wider than the standard 3 1/8' diameter of the face. Anyone have a clue as to how to remove the bezel, so the instrument can be mounted to the panel? I don't see any obvious keys/slots/or breaks in...

Idaho Public TV has a series called "Outdoor Idaho." On a recent installment, "In the Shadow of the Tetons", they filmed a ride in Blanik. The Blanik belongs to a commercial operation in Driggs, Idaho. The following URL contains a link to the soaring...

I received an emergency land-out kit from my crew for Christmas. It includes the following vital supplies:- A beer. 2 chocolate bars. A box of matches (the wait may be long and cold - or destroy the aircraft to prevent it falling into the hands of the enemy). An old pair of underpants (to replace...

The latest entries have been posted to http://www.sssa.org.za There is room for a few more Club Class and Open Class. The 15 Metre Class appears well subscribed.

I am looking for a place to stay during the school and contest (June 12/13 through the 26th). In return, I can offer condo accommodations in State College, PA, 8 miles from Ridge Soaring, 2 miles from UNV pretty much at any time during the year. Please reply via private email. -- John Godfrey...