I'm looking for a tail dolly for the L-23 Super Blanik, the model with the fixed pneumatic tailwheel and the lifting handles. Does anybody know of one, or have an idea where I might find one (I have an inquiry in to Blanik America, and am awaiting their reply. But I suspect that if I can find a...

Hi does anybody know a source of airside insurance at a reasonable cost? I am a Lasham social member and drive air side to see friends on the southside as well as when i fly P2. Not going to be a in a position to join as a full member for a while but still want to visit. All the insurance that I...

I got this explanation from Garrecht Avioncs the manufacture of Volkslogger.. The GPS date problem shows up since end of October. Currently only from SouthAfrica and Namibia, where folks are flying now. Not so many complaints currently, but enough to know that it will become more ... This...

It's so fun doing rides sometimes, isn't it...? http://alturl.com/pep8p Boggs

Looking for a good used chute. If you bought a new one I'd like to buy your old parachute. Please contact me, Nick Two zero six 954 3333

Perhaps it is as good a time as any to announce that I can support the creation of at least a limited number of custom maps for GlidePlan. These are maps that are made from overlapping portions of more than one sectional chart. I have already done a few examples, which can be downloaded at ...

I looked in the RAS archives for an article that delved into my question below. No dice. So here goes. Consider for a moment two gliders and the multiple static pressure sources found within (tee'd left/right); Ventus CM (Motor Glider) 1) Under the wings 2) On the sides of the boom about 6 ft...

Trade in your old Cambridge 302 vario (working or not) for a 25% discount on a brand new CNv-XC variometer with GPS and secure flight recorder! Trade in discount available direct from CNi only. Details he http://www.clearnav.net/main/cn-service.html Please join our forum for discussion of all...

When are the best times for XC near Tucson? I grew up in Safford AZ, and I'd like to fly in that area.

I have always hated to do dings & things. Put a dab of paint in a chip and it runs out! This year I tried something new (to me anyway) I placed my left wing on saw-horses with leading edge up, then went along with a little repair kit consisting of a thimble of acetone, a thimble of catalyzed paint,...

I am interested if it is still available. Stan

GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - ISSUE JANUARY 2015 Although we mailed the January issue on December 19, we would not expect most world readers to get their copy before Christmas. Nevertheless it is worth waiting for. 1. The lead story is about the fabulous find of a whole new Gliding Site in Utah USA...

I am interested if it is still available. Stan

Hi, I just learned of a new SPOT rebate. Buy a SPOT Gen 3 he http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/spot.htm Use the rebate form he https://s3.amazonaws.com/resource.globalstar.com/vr/2014/100_OFF_GEN3_Holiday/2014_Holiday_100_Off_Gen3.pdf You pay $149.99 for the SPOT Gen 3. You get a $150 pre-paid...

Over the course of this winter and the upcoming year, the Soaring Club of Houston (SCOH) is undertaking a "SCOH Instructor Academy". At a recent board meeting, we kicked off a drive to significantly grow the pool of instructors. We now have nine enthusiastic (and experienced XC glider pilots)...

All, I presented at the SSA conference this last winter on the efforts of our club to build XC soaring pilots. This has been an emphasis for me for many years (hence my moniker SoaringXCellence), to the point I went and personally bought a G103 just so I could provide the training (since been...

Paul Schweizer Lifetime Achievement Award! Bravo! You earned it, friend.

GLIDING INTERNATIONAL - ISSUE JANUARY 2015 Although we mailed the January issue on December 19, we would not expect most world readers to get their copy before Christmas. Nevertheless it is worth waiting for. 1. The lead story is about the fabulous find of a whole new Gliding Site in Utah USA...

Any of you talented souls out there want to undertake the task of finding/creating a suitable trophy for the recently created US Club Class? Somewhere around $2,500 is available for this purpose. George Poppa http://georgepopasculptures.com/works.html might be persauded to create a one off if we...

Bearings for the pre-1990 Cobra's are unsealed taper bearings. For the 13", 4-lug wheel, replacement bearings are available at auto parts stores like Autozone. Large, inner bearing: Timken "Set 8" L45449 - L45410 Seal for this bearing: Timken 224015 Small, outer bearing: Timken "Set 1" LM11710 -...