I went back to watch my favorite Balleka video recently and found it had been deleted, likely because of the music. After his death, I made it a point to download all of the videos from his channel. I've created a torrent with all of the videos I have. If anyone would like a backup of their own,...

My weather covers are beginning to look a bit tatty and will need to be replaced sooner rather than later. The UV has done it`s damage over the years and the seagulls also who like to peck and engage in other activities. The plan is to replace the covers with sailcloth. Any ideas what the best...

What does one need to do if going from a glider rating with no self-launch endorsement, into the LSA rating, and not get trapped at 10,000MSL. I could easily get the self-launch endorsement if necessary. I'm a bit confused and would love it if someone can map out a strategy to end up with the...

Another tragic accident yesterday near Slide Mountain. Responders haven't reached the crash site as of this morning due to fire. There are conflicting reports from witnesses and unconfirmed info. Here's a link to the KOLO TV News report:...

When Bob Ball (R.I.P) brought his his nice (never a club ship) Schweizer 1-36 to fly wave at Marfa, TX and sold it to me in 2004, he kept the home-built trailer as it was apparently a "universal" box trailer for his other sailplane. As I contemplate selling it I'm seeking an open or closed...

See Wings and Wheels ad. Estate sale. Price lowered. Reasonable offer considered. This glider is too nice to not have someone enjoying it. UH

I purchased a Becker AR 4201 out of a European glider, but it didn't come with a wiring harness. Any leads on a reasonably priced one? Also interested in a more detailed installation guide/electrical diagram of the output and power supply for this radio, as I may be able to make my own wiring...

I'm sick and tired of reading about glider crashes and never knowing what actually happened. We badly need to be able to learn from the misfortune of our soaring compadres. The obvious answer is that we all have a camera mounted over our right shoulder that will simultaneously monitor the scene...

If one were to have some time for a month long road trip in March and/or April to tow their glider (DG-300) somewhere and fly, where would you suggest.. Florida, Texas and New Mexico come to mind, but I do not have soaring experience in those places. Especially that early in the year. Other...

I think this OLC format is really showing its mettle with the number of contestants signing up. After the the event was open to registration for 48 hrs I counted 63. After a week it is at 73 and climbing. Its in a good place and Bruno and his gang do a great job! Its great fun. You can fly a...

On Sunday, June 23, 1996 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, GPowell126 wrote: Dan Pearson can be reached at Inner City Soaring 1480 W. Compton Rd. Compton, CA 90220 (310) 631-2058 George Powell (former 16 meter Diamant partner)

This is the news from AOPA on Oct. 7, 2018: ADS-B rebate will be back again in a few days. From the AvWeb bulletin: "As for the ADS-B rebate, it will be a repeat of the $500 incentive launched last year that did not attract much interest." ...

A FFA Diamant 16.5 Sailplane, s/n 44, is being parted out. As a former owner, I spent a large amount of time and money to try and repair and restore the ship to new condition. Unfortunately, bonding problems in the right wing proved intractable, and the restoration was abandoned many years ago. ...

Oudie 2 for sale. Excellent condition. Only out of the box once and never flown. Comes with Godard cord for Condor use and Naviter carrying case. $400.

I have not been able to figure out how to delete a flight or an account from OLC

Old reply, not relevant to the question.......but, the list of peeps that rigged a 16.5 is long, the list of twice or more is rather short! Frikkin heavy, I did it a few times at contests when younger and before I broke my back the first time! Yes, I have rigged other heavy ships in the past........

Greetings all, I was wondering if anyone here has any information or experience with vinyl wraps for wings, control surfaces, fuselage on sailplanes, It seems that this product would be pretty easy to use on ailerons, elevators and rudders and would be insignificant weight gains. Iknow that it is...

The Chicago Glider Club is offering one of our ASK-21 for sale. It will be available shortly after the soaring season ends in Northern Illinois. Please direct inquiries to Jon Slack, one of our members, at 815-685-3451. We are selling because a new ASK-21B is on order that is expected to leave...

Hello, Tough one, ASG 32 or HPH Twin Shark. HPH delivery and price is more appealing but did anyone had pleasure to fly one?

I'm seeking an undercarriage hand lever (the bent handle with two knobs on the end).