I'm looking to borrow a glider this September for Region 4 South. If you or someone you know is willing to loan their glider please let me know. Sean Franke (909)971-9583

We have a couple of Dr. Jack RASPs running during the WGC at UVALDE. This one has 4km resolution, English units, "variable" blipmap color scheme. There are soundings forecasts for a number of representative locations in the task...

Does anyone know of a reliable delivery service or shipper that could get a glider from Massachusetts to Utah. Even part way would help. Thanks

Can anyone give me guidance on the App "Flight Path" used on our smart phones. iPhone in this case. I have a friend who would like to attempt his Silver Distance and we don't have a barograph. He's under the impression that Flight Path is a valid flight recorder for this badge attempt. It would be...

Anyone know of an app that will make an ".igc" file recording on a BB?

Otto Zauner passed away on August 3. Otto was a founding member of South Jersey Soaring Society and remained active in the club into his late 80s. He was B-26 instructor pilot during WW II and brought his love of flight to soaring. Otto was an active completion pilot and flew his 1-26 to many...

I envy the cobra trailers with a jack that is removable. I can find the jack itself but does anyone know of a source for the bracket? This is the part/clamp that allows that jack to be removed. Anyone have a old rusty jack/bracket lying around? - John

Does anyone have experience with buying a used sailplane and getting a new special airworthiness certificate and operational limitations letter from the Atlanta FSDO? If so i would appreciate a chance to talk with you and/or get a copy of the operational limitations you were issued. You can call...

The graphic for the 18m task for Day 5 shows an overlap between points 66 and 67. Is that okay because they have to fly to point 31 that comes between 67 and 66? Thanks, Ray

Shopping for instruments or electronics? Currently listed on GliderSource.com (A site created so where you can list anything soaring related for free with total control of your ad) 3 1/8 " Winter 10-210 km/h Airspeed Indicator $100 OBO ( Eden Prairie, MN) 3 1/8" Winter 0-10 Knot Variometer $100...

Are there any active glider/sailplane forums? I'm familiar with several of the generic pilot forums (Pilots of America, AOPA, Purple Board, etc.), but is there anywhere to go in addition to this newsgroup for glider talk?

Per the FAA preliminary accident/incident reports, during practice there was a minor mid-air (if there can be such a thing for the pilots involved!) between a JS-1A and a Ventus-2c. Happened July 31; reported August 2. Both gliders returned to Uvalde; damage to both listed as minor; no...

Other than antenna discussions, I haven't seen much recent feedback or discussions re powerflarm performance and issues. Since there is still lots of confusion and the official web site powerflarm.us still lack much info and it's forum is not active yet, I figured I start with some feedback and...

Open class leader with 2 logs left EB Michael Sommer at 159.2 Km/h for 492.0 km in 3:05:24 DB 3rd at 97.9% of the winner, SS 6th at 91.2% of the winner

I am reading "Ground Launches" by Derek Piggott. In his book he make mentions that "he likes to give a comprehensive briefing about launch failures by audio tape because that ensures that all the vital parts are covered". Does anyone have an audio file of this briefing? Randy

Hello, I'm relatively new to this group and require some peculiar assistance. Let em explain; I'm looking at soaring birds in South America (specifically San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina) and need to estimate either the presence of or the strength of thermal uplift in an area. The main...

I am reading ""Ground Launches" by Derek Piggott". In his book he says, " I like to give a comprehensive briefing about launch failures by audio tape because that ensures that all the vital points are covered" Does anyone have an audio file of this briefing? Randy

Hi, Today I experimented with time-lapse photography by taking a video of the launches today on Day 4 of the WGC in Uvalde. I setup the camera to take 1 photo every second. It turned out OK. The towplanes and gliders go by a bit fast. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-5wxuQZSo0 Watch in HD...

Dick Buttler takes first on day 2 with a sailplane he built himself and never flew it in a contest. Go figure. How many hours are now on the Concordia? Way to go Dick!

Hi, I'm having fun hanging out at the WGC in Uvalde, TX. I've posted some photos from the opening ceremony and Day 1 he http://www.flickr.com/photos/remde/sets/72157630937882682/ Photos from Day 2 are available he http://www.flickr.com/photos/remde/sets/72157630945849324/