Hi all, I decided to take the plunge (no pun intended) and start flying. I thought about going straight for a private glider license. But, I do have the option of going for the powered pilot license first - then the glider license second. Any thoughts? How many here have both? Did you get your...

OK...just getting starting in all of this...bought my first ship and now looking to update the panel...so heres the question...with the use of PDA driven Glide Computers, moving maps and recently OLC approval on the GPS logging...why would someone still spend $2K + on a GPS Logger? I mean with the...

Any opinions? I plan to install a new Becker transponder in my ASW-28. Should I go with the old mode C unit or pay extra for the new mode S unit? Thanks.

I will be in Europe for an extended holiday next spring. I am looking for other centres similar to St.Auban. I have contacted St.Auban and submitted my resume, but no answer. Since then I have contacted them several times but no luck. Also I am in touch with the people that run the British Over...

This gentleman left a message regarding my AS-W20, Unfortunately, the phone number he left on my machine is garbled. If you know him, please urge him to contact me again. Thanks, Mark 661.822.3941 eves.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-Schleicher-Ka-6CR-Sailplane-ready-to-fly-glider_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ26428QQihZ010QQitemZ200044638227QQrdZ1 1963 Schleicher Ka-6CR Sailplane, ready to fly glider This a 1963 Ka-6CR sailplane. Built in Germany, it is all wood and fabric. It has a current...

For sale: Nimbus 2, 1974, serial nr. 83, Dutch registration, Winter basic -instruments (2002), Bohli compass & vario, Zander SR-940 + GPS and compas, Filser ATR-600 radio (2002), Solar, Jaxida's, bugwipers, Pfeiffer trailer (TUV). Asking 21000 euro for more info, please mail to:...

I would like to contact either (or both) Herb Tipton and Frank Harris. Both are CFIGs. Herb lives somewhere in the South (GA I think) and Frank is in So. CA. Thanks, Paul

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Solo'd today...in one o'them planes with no engine...Blanik L-13 Well...here in "the groups" we usually hear about power pilot (ASEL) solos...but few of the others. I got 'stalled' on my CFI training last spring and decided to work toward a glider rating. First Flight July 23, after 33 flights...

Are there any handheld radios that can also be conveniently panel mounted? I know there was once a Delcom that could, but it does not seem to be available in the USA. Appreciate any info. Thanks,

I am looking for a new wing configuration D2B for sale. Please contact me at . I am located on the west coast of the US. Roger

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All things being equal (delivery time, price, etc.) which glider would you choose and why? Is there a performance difference, quality difference, ergonomics, etc.? The comparision should take into account 15 meter and 18 meter performance, strong weather and weak weather performance.

LS8/18 15 & 18M tips, 261 hours, never damaged. Winter airspeed, altimeter, fast response Winter variometer, SN10 with one meter and remote control, Dittel radio, oxygen, main plus tail batteries, all aluminum Cobra trailer with ground handling equipment. $80000 Ray 916 797 3799,...

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ASW 27B Current 15m national champion. 453 hours, never damaged. Winter airspeed, altimeter, fast response Winter variometer, SN10 with one meter and remote control, Dittel radio, oxygen, 3 batteries, all aluminum Cobra trailer with ground handling equipment. Ray 916 797 3799,...

on aircraft with removable wings, how do the regs approach the possibility of you using wings from some other glider on your fuselage? I suspect that on certified gliders, there is some sort of serial number associated with the wings that match it to the glider, but how about experimentals? Could...

I have been looking at the website for this new sailplane -- http://www.jonkersailplanes.co.za/. One photo has this caption: "The post curing oven is almost completed. All components must be post-cured at 60°C for minimum 12 hrs for the epoxy to achieve its LBA approved specifications." I...

The LS series of gliders has seem to always be at the top of the score sheets, LS-4, LS-6, LS-8, what happened to the LS-7? This does tell me that however small the glider market is, it is still an efficent market. What was the 7 lacking that caused pilots' not to buy and fly this glider?