So Lak are producing a 21m tipped LAK 17B - so a glider you cn fly in 15, 18, and Open Class - will it be competetive in any?

Yesterday evening I talked with a friend about avoiding excessive speed when recovering from a spin in a modern low drag glider with the somewhat larger span. He came up with the idea of pulling the airbrakes when still recovering from the rotating mode. I am not sure this can be done without...

So I'm flying in a blue hole in wave lift of 5 m/s, trimmed to 50 knots, in clear air with a cloud layer upwind and downwind, cloud top above and cloud base below. Suddenly I find myself in IMC. What are my options? My glider is capable of benign spiral. I open the spoilers, (already trimmed to...

Was just reading about the Aspen suite of avionics for GA http://www.flyingmag.com/way-to-aoa?src=PPC&dom=fb&con=Aspen-FB-Ads. Was wondering if Air-Avionics Butterfly, LX 90XX or similar modern glide computers would be capable of such algorithms to have a working AOA?

From Facebook: Sad news from the last race day; Local Chile pilot Tomas Reich had an accident on the ridges south of Santiago. The Chile SAR recovered Tomas and took him by helicopter to the hospital in Santiago. Unfortunately Tomas died during the evening from the injuries he sustained during the...

Maybe this is a good opportunity for some of us to share some stories of our experiences. I'll go first.- During the regional at Harris Hill in 2013 I was flying K21 with grandson Calvin Mampe, Rachel Conklin, and her sister Michelle. All 3 had flown multiple contests with me before, 2 having...

Ok, I said I'd do this for a friend who is building his own ultralight. He wants to design and build( me helping) a sailpalne that fits the ultralight rules and is able to launch/sustain with a power unit, he'd prefer electric. Any ideas or comments? Is ther anything already out there being tried?...

Has anyone ever put winglets on a 2-33? or any other Schweitzer?

Having once 'felt the need' myself, this one undoubtedly has a compelling story; it will definitely make its way into the NTSB database. Thank goodness the pilot is (reportedly) OK. SSA member; diamond badge; 2-time 3rd place finisher in Region 9 Regional. If it happens it must be possible....

The US Team Committee, in cooperation with the Rules Committee and based on responses received through the on-line competition survey conducted last year, has decided to recommend to the SSA Board of Directors at its winter meeting that they approve amendment to the Selection Policy for US Club...

Does anybody have any info on a possible accident in Cle Elum Washington? Boggs

Has anyone been following the latest moves from the FAA on ads-b and experimental aircraft? A recent article in flying suggested that they are going to relax the requirements for experimental planes so they need a GPS source that is equivalent in performance to TSO'd units. If this is true, it...

For many of us soaring cross country pilots the condom catheter and a leg bag are essential parts of a successful flight. David Sedaris has a different take on the product. He's hilarious. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBdymtyXt8Y

I have been considering buying an ASW20, ASW20B, or ASW20C. I knew they were champions in their day and still have a lot of admirers. However a few folks from my club say they have some nasty spin characteristics. Specifically, that they have a tendancy to not only immediately spin when stalled,...

Fellow US pilots: This year's SRA pilot poll will be on line in a few days. It contains a question on the 500 foot rule. I urge you to read it, think about it, and vote. In particular, this is a rule that benefits newer, less experienced pilots. It doesn't matter much to the top 5 national...

I would like to propose that the SSA consider providing its valued members with a far more comprehensive and well-adopted tracking solution (higher performance, more reliable hardware, negotiated member discounts, etc.). Tracking should not just for the benefit of contest pilots; tracking includes...

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Hello I have had my glider plans for approximatly 9 years now. My question is, does anyone know the Airfoil used by the Woodstock Glider? NACA ###? Thanks Herbie

Hi I'm looking for a scan of a manual for a Dittel 720B radio. I can find manuals online for the A & C versions which are considerably different, and the few previous enquiries seem to have hit dead ends - but someone, somewhere must have one! I'm in the UK.

Lark IS-28B2 1981, S/N 310, 449 hours TT, with open trailer. Standard Airworthiness Certificate, Radio with PTT and boom mic, Nose & CG Tost releases, Dual 12V batteries. Last annual Mar. 07 $18,000 email for pictures Ron 813-929-9100