http://www.economist.com/obituary/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9762857 Rocco Caruso Aero Gazette www.gazette.aero

In the category of "eccentric gliders", a non-soaring friend told me that one run of the Japanese Animae cartoon series Eureka7, is about a character who is or flies a glider (sorry, I've not actually read or seen the series). Part of the story line is the search for lift. Turns out someone has...

Anyone out there know if there have been any sailplane wings made that use a glass spar and carbon skins? Cheers, Brad

Well, I have imported a glider and a trailer from Europe. The trailer is Avionic. It has a plate that states the trailer meets federal regulations in effect as of the date of manufacture. The customs officer wants a document stating that the vehicle meets federal standards. I am confused. Isn't the...

This is a fragment of chat on ACA Google Group. It's in reference to the recent Air Show crash in Poland. Two pilots died...... another two are talking Richard Kaleta ACA Associate Member From: greggsoaringpilot Reply-To:

I understand that Fossett is missing after leaving the Hilton Ranch yesterday in a Super Decathlon. I hope that he is found OK.

Bill, Didn't use this technology at an Ephrata soaring contest few years ago? I seem to remember an article in Soaring (or the SGC Towline news letter.) Wayne HP-14 "6F" http://www.soaridaho.com/ Ham Radio - W7ADK

This "new, old news" just out from the FAA: Termination of 121.5 MHz Beacons for Satellite Alerting is Coming Soon Notice Number: NOTC0981 On 1 February 2009, the International Cospas-Sarsat Organization (U.S. included) will terminate processing of distress signals emitted by 121.5 MHz...

that was one way of looking at it i suppose, but i still think that i made the mistake early on. Anyhow, thanks for the help ok, i will review your message in more detail and see if i can rectify the problem ok, i will send you an email with my findings, Cheers George In the words of the great man...

We've got an expensive air-park type housing development in the area (you know the type...expensive homes on the runway)....and they've 'adopted' using 123.3 as their CTAF. Question, isn't this in violation of the rules? If so, what should we local glider pilots do about it? Thanks, J4

Anyone know any more about this? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/6975317.stm Ian (in Scotland)

http://ocglider.net/welcome2R4N.htm I put up a page to get newcomers acquainted with the Mid-Atlantic Soaring Association, home of Region 4 North. A list of registered competitors is included (current as of 1 Sept 07). Introduction to R4N racing is incomplete, but if we wait for me to get it...

The is related to the other thread on winch launch. I am a firm believer in not accepting an aerotow rope or a winch cable until the pilot is completely ready to fly. I teach my students the same. As a learning routine, I will brief the line person to interrupt the student pilot while he is...

All, As I'm sure many of you do, I use Google Earth to check out new locations at which I'm going to fly. Well, at an "Easter Egg" site, I just found that Google Earth has a wonderful (at least for us) undocumented feature which turns it into a mini flight simulator allowing you to "fly" anywhere...

Does anybody have experience with this product or similar?: http://www.watersavers.com/docs/yardandgarden_wat.shtml I am looking for an inexpensive and lightweight water meter to measure ballast. Any suggestions? Roy

US Competition Pilots The annual SSA Rules Committee election is underway at http://adamsfive.com/survey/surveys.php. Everyone on the SSA Pilot Ranking List can vote. Candidates for the 4 year term are John Cochrane, John Godfrey, Richard Maleady, and Tim McAllister. Current members are Dave...

I'm pondering the notion of hiring someone to be a dedicated retrieve crew for days when I'm planning on going XC. I was thinking maybe a HS senior or perhaps college student. Hourly rate would be paid and any expenses covered related to the task. If I'm not headed too far out, they could...

Wanted: PHOTOS from the Marfa, Texas soaring camps and contests of the 1960's & 1970's to copy. Will also consider purchase however your donation to the archives would be appreciated. Dedication of Marfa as a National Landmark of Soaring will be at noon on April 5, 2008, during our annual Wave...

Folk, We have to replace the tailplane fitting of our Open Jantar 1 19M sailplane as part of our 30 year service. Ours is one of the original prototypes and we would like to get a photo of the following for a production version of the aircraft please, just to validate that there were no changes...

I am still looking for an empty Westbound hitch, to take a glider from Georgia to California. My last post was immediately drowned with P-51 drivel and the likes, and I am still needing this service. If you or anyone you know that is qualified to tow a glider are headed this way, and want to save a...