At the last couple of SSA conventions there was a booth featuring prefab glider t-hangars that sized for a 15-meter glider. I have lost my notes, and can't locate the vendor via ads in Soaring mag or on the web. I think the vendor was based in Hemet or nearby. Can any of you rec.aviation.soaring...

Any towhook equiped aircraft available besides the one in Parowan?

Hi , for your info, there is a Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus 15mtr span standard class glider for sale in north florida, Gainesville area, right off I-75 just about 70 miles south of the georgia border.

Since 3 month I am proud owner of a H201B with 17m wingspan and "Speizklappen". The glider I owned for 4 years, before i bought the Libelle was a Astir CS77. I like the handling of the Libelle very much, the only point I really have problems with, is that the Libelle loves to drop a wing at the...

It would make a good glider tug ! BRAZILIAN aircraft manufacturer Embraer today unveiled the world's first mass-produced commercial aircraft that runs on sugar cane ethanol fuel. The Ipanema aircraft is designed to take advantage of Brazil's supplies of the fuel, which is cheaper, burns more...

A friend of mine is considering installing winglets on his LS-1C. Has anyone ever seen or heard of an LS-1 with winglets? Is there a retro-fit installation for winglets available? I know that the Libelle has a winglet kit, so perhaps the LS-1 has one too. Cheers, Brad Apis 13

The Battle is On!! Yes, the perennial argument about the so-called "best glider" is about to be resolved, once and for all!! Is it equipment, or skill? Is it nature, or nurture? Is it the pilot, or is it the machine? Is is glass, or is it aluminum/fabric? WATCH THIS SPACE! 1-26 Association...

Hi, There has been an update to the SSA Soaring Software Academy. Chip Garner and I will now also be providing free training for Glide Navigator II users. Details are below. Please register early. Free Software Training at the SSA Convention - Soaring Software Academy The Soaring Society of...

I have posted to the group before about this situation...but after not quite a year of working the problem....the Pawnee in question still does not have fed approval for a tost hook. Needless to say a doctoral thesis could be generated from the twists and turns....but the basic facts a 1.) ...

Hello, Looking at the LX navigation and Filser website (by the way what's the relation between these two ?), there's one thing which isn't 100% clear to me: I'll soon have a LX5000 FAI, and I'd like to connect my iPAQ running winpilot to it. If I look at the wiring diagram, they are 2 RS232...

A moment of silence Alan. .. Lets avoid speculation on what happened till the facts are released. .. I'm sure he'd feel the same way. Scott.

If a wing is replaced by a rotating cylinder, with the forward surface rotating upward, lift will be produced. The local air velocity is high on top and low on the bottom. This upward force is known as magnus effect. The information above comes from my helicopter handbook. The theory is used to...

http://sailplane-racing.org/index.html Ken Kochanski SRA Secretary

http://sailplane-racing.org/index.html Ken Kochanski SRA Secretary

http://sailplane-racing.org/index.html Ken Kochanski SRA Secretary

Hi Gang As we all know Mother Nature can be unforgiving to errors in the air. Alan Pratt who was an experienced pilot bought a Carat motor glider about 4 months ago. This single place motor glider is one of the most benign machines available. I flew the first in the US and gave it a rave...

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http://sailplane-racing.org/index.html Ken Kochanski SRA Secretary

The Marske Composites Workshop will be held Saturday and Sunday Nov 20-21, 2004. This will feature a lot of hands on properties of Composites, making molds, Laying up a part etc and all the theory with it! Those interested can find more information on our web site. -mat --

My daughter has the bug bad and really wants to fly with me. I find it great. Now what are some of the 2-place that have around 30+l/d and still allow for purchase without a mortage? Pros and cons with handling in the air and ground greatly appreciated! Spring is almost here! Larry in Avenal. Home...