While I am on the waiting list for a fast dump valve from John Murray, I would like to repair my current valve so I can fly ballasted. I am in need of the PVC flange/water valve into which the brass flange screws into from below the wing. Mine is cross threaded and a tap did not help seal it. If...

The 14th edition of "Laws and Rules for Glider Pilots" was published by the British Gliding Association in June 2003. It is available from the BGA as hard copy, but is not available on-line. The BGA have just published a revised version (July 2004) of the 14th edition which is not available as a...

Anyone have Ken Sorenson's current email addy? Could you send it to me please? I tried the one he has listed here on RAS, but it bounced.

This was found on the web some time ago (author unknown); Because I fly, I laugh more than other men. I look up and see more than they. I know how clouds feel, What it's like to have the blue in my lap, To look down on birds, To feel freedom in a thing called the Stick.

Does anyone know if there is a disc brake modification available that is factory authorized for a Discus B? If not, I guess I will eventually try the Vintage Brake upgrade. Thanks Brian Iten MB1

A nice pic : http://www.airliners.net/open.file/605800/M/ Dummy

During June, Kris and I had fun with the PW-6U -- flew with some Women Soaring Pilots Assoc'n members at Harris Hill and then entered the US Sports Class Nationals held at Ionia, MI. We are off to Sugarbush for next week to help out with their flying week -- seven ab initios from across the...

On request of the organizers I relay this information: ------------------------------------------------------ Polish Junior Gliding International Championships August 2004 Poznan Poland - Invitation 32nd Polish Junior Gliding International Championships & 1st Gliding Regional Contest Pobiedziska...

See http://www.sssa.org.za for the latest from Cap'n Carol Clifford in deepest Norway. New images from Brett - see the gallery

Marske Flying Wings will hold a Flying Wing Design workshop on the weekend of July 17-18, 2004. For more details see the web site at http://www.continuo.com/marske/marske There are many areas of discussion from airfoils, to planforms, moving weights, films of flights and ofcourse seeing the...

I have the above instument installed and to know if it is working properly would like to know the answers to the following questions. The type is U 1.13 E. Is this metric or British units ?? What should the indications be with the glider on the ground and at rest ?? Is there a self test on start up...

We are looking for a set of LS-6C winglets. Please call at 519-461-1464 (Canada) or e-mail.

Hi Group, asking for help. I am searching for a used aviation radio (Becker, Filser, Dittel, 57 mm norm format), preferably with memory for some frequencies to be used in a glider. THX ! --

This is a collection of flights submitted by the pilots on an honour basis. Up to four flights count for the standings.p It can be accessed at a href="http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html"http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html/ap Last-modified: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 06:15:17...

Howcum ya' never stop by for yer Soaring Roadtrip Tapes? Ya never call, ya never write, ya never shag glider trailers around here anymore. Where can I send some? Curt

Serial No. 45, NDH, 60 hrs TT, LX5000G-FAI computer/logger, Winter airspeed, United altimeter, PZL compass, Sage SV vario, Becker AR4201 comm, chronometer, g-meter, Schroth belts, p-tube, canopy dust cover, Cobra wing stand and one-man rigger, extra battery and charger. 2002 Cobra fiberglas top...

This appeared on alt.mountain-bike this morning. With all the to do about spins I thought some might appreciate it. Shawn To be sung to the 'Pirates Of Penzance' tune 'Modern Major General' Gilbert And Sullivan I am the very model of a Newsgroup Personality I intersperse obscenity with tedious...

Mark your calendars and Enter the first US Regional Contest to have an official 18m class listed at a regionals. Competition Classes will be: Standard, Sports, 15m, 18m Dates June 20 to June 26 Registration info at SSA website under 2004 contest listings.

Does anyone have a transceiver for sale? I don't need anything new, just something cheap and easy that I can carry for starting cross country flying. If anyone has any leads, please tell me. -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1...

For those that haven't seen this before you might get a chuckle out of this. http://www.gliderforum.com/thread-view.asp?threadid=494 Al