Todd Smith posted: I was a new guy in soaring about 7 years ago and as I was working on my Silver badge, got a lesson in how to smoke a windup barograph and all that. I bought a used thermal electric model that required no screwing around, all I had to do was put it in the glider. I then

Today the N.Y. Times has a great article on the Valley Soaring Association outside NYC: http://tinyurl.com/2bakmx If you get a sudden up-tick in calls this might be the reason. Best, Richard

Anyone know of a source of new or used 2-33 wing tip wheel mounts?

Anyone know of a source of new or used 2-33 wing tip wheel mounts?

It looks like there is a new (US) AD for the L13 comming, cracks where the control sticks attach to the "control bridge". My biggest question is the life limits for the L13. We do a lot of structural work here, and I cannot find anything on our L13 that looks questionable. I am not at the...

Does anyone have an attitude indicator that would be the model that comes in a Blanik?? I have a friend with a powered aircraft that has an AI that is the same as a Blanik's and is looking to replace it. feel free to email me at Thanks!

Guys, I need a L13 fuselage, my cockpit is ok, but just behind it between the wings is wrinkled , and the tail cone seperated 1/2 way back, tail feathers ok. I have a repareable left wing, needs one skin. for tradeing material, thanks, John Baron 573 565 2819 Missouri

Good Morning, for an exam I need the following data on any of a twin-engine plane, the data required are : 1) stalling angle 2) null carrying capacity angle and if possible also : o1) load factors

Just curious as to the current situation regarding team flying in U.S. competions, especially in view of the decided disadvantage U.S. pilots appear to suffer in world competitions due to lack of team flying experience. My understanding is that premeditated team flying is still...

The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British". Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more...

This would be perfect for a simple GPS logger. It's cheap too. http://www.googleearthstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1-TSII Todd 3S

I have just listed parts available for ASW-20 and PZL 50-3 and/or parts needed like a repairable left wing for the 20 or a repairable fuselage tor the Puchacz. Also B-100 and Cambridge M-Nav for sale, at www.soaring-classifieds.com JJ

I have a collection of magazines from the 1970's and eighties which i am trying to find a good home for at no charge. if anyone is interested please let me know Thanks Andrew

From the Delft University: www.compositesworld.com/news/cwweekly/2007/October/112036 Udo

The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum is seeking aviation related organizations and aviation enthusiasts to participate in the museum's celebration of the 104Th Anniversary of the first flight of the Wright Brothers in December 1903. EAA Chapters wishing to provide flights under the Young Eagles...

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Hi Folks - It was suggested I should post this, hope you find it entertaining. We had another great fall XC day at Sterling Saturday, though the crowd was a bit thin ! As forecast it was breezy with Northerly winds (340 at 16kt below cloudbase, increasing to 25 kts at 7k in the wave). Mike Newman...

a friend sent me this link. boy the folks down under sure have some fun with this. http://www.athertonairport.com.au/bgk/

RAS'ers - today our glider field was visited by my Grandma, and two sets of my Great Aunts and Uncles (her sister and brother and their husband/ wife). Took granny and the two great uncles flying. Grandma has been excited for a glider ride ever since I started flying and has always enjoed...

Fall sale on gap tape: 45 rolls for $52 (find a friend and share the tape) this INCLUDES SHIPPING in the USA each rolls is approximately 1 inch wide and 30 meters long. NO, it is not as good as the $4 to $6 a roll tape. Please don't expect $5 a roll tape for $1.20 a roll in quantities of 45...