"Frank Paynter" wrote in message ... On Aug 27, 9:16 pm, Mike the Strike wrote: On Aug 27, 6:55 am, Ron Gleason wrote: ...

I was researching what paint was on my Ka-6, and the last entry regarding the paint on the fuse say that they used "KOMAC Epoxy Gloss White" (back in '67). Does anyone know anything about the manufacturer and what can be used to remove this paint from the fuse? Thanks Peter

Hi there Anyone know if theres a decent Polish gliding Forum Thanks

Hi, I am trying to reach Werner Lantschner in Argentina. He is a glider pilot. He owes me for a flight recorder shipped to him recently. I suspect that I have a bad e-mail address for him. He has been a very good customer for a few years and always paid promptly. If you know him, please ask...

Glider Pilot Safety Seminar and FIRC November 12-13 at Minden, Nevada Holiday Inn Express. Sponsored by Soaring NV. The primary goal of this two-day event is to help you be a better, safer pilot, and a better, safer flight instructor. This seminar specifically targets flight safety issues,...

This september has been one phenominal day after another. High bases, great visibility, light winds, long lasting days and even a surprising amount of good lift on the overcast days. Steve Vihlen put together this video to capture the excitement we had during one of our local races called the...

I have firm plans on attending the Chilhowee Octoberfest on Oct 14th-16th. I know of one other friend who will be there (XF). Does anyone else on this forum have plans to attend? Just trying to get a feel of what the potential turnout will be. Also, from those who have attended this in this...

When I purchased the Cambridge 302 I was somewhat bewildered by the different tones that the 302 can make during flight - other than lift/ sink that is. Once I flew with the 302 for a while the various tones started to make sense. You can listen to lift, sink, speed to fly, gear warnings, slow...

What are next year's dates, don't see it on SSA. Thanks, Fred

Hi Gang The new Phoenix came without a working TE probe because they had hoped to design their own but designing TE probes is 90% magic and 10% science and they failed. So I needed to change the Tasman Vario with an electronic vario that could operate from the static and pitot lines and calculate...

After towing a Cobra for the first time a few days ago, I am now certain I want one for the HP-24. Anyone know if there are any used Cobras or Komets out there? I have cash! Brad

Our club (SLSA) just acquired a nice "pre-owned" ASK-21. It doesn't have any external seals (tape) on the ailerons and elevator. Is this worth doing, like on the G-103? Also, do any ASK-21 operators remove the main gear fairing when operation off grass? Bit of an argument developing in the club...

Hi all, is there a SeeYou Mobile forum or group I could bounce off a couple of questions for which I cannot find answers in either the english or german help-files? Thanks, U. Neumann

I have recently acquired a Jantar 41a. I was inspecting the rudder assembly and found two 3/8 inch tygon tubes with what looked link copper plug assemblies on the ends. I should have taken a picture. Does anyone know what these are for. They are attached to the vertical stab just forward of the...

I've heard that on some sailplanes, putting a mylar gap seal on the top surface can cause handling issues. Anyone care to comment on that? I've added a mylar seal and the safety tape to the top of mine, and it does indeed add a small step just ahead of the elevator, despite my best attempts at...

Friday July 15th, 2011 at Harris Hill NY. Haven't been getting much rain here and the soaring weather has been phenomenal. This is 1 of 3 amazing soaring days this week. 7000FT AGL cloud bases and 6-10 kt thermals. 2 other days the soaring was still above average for this time of year. Come fly...

Our LX 5000 is set up for electronic compensation. Checked and double checked. Right now, we are running at 250% compensation, in an effort to get some realistic output. This is not working accurately. Our TE Winter vario is working well but slower, as expected. Any insights/help would be...

I had quit reading the Barry Schiff thread until I was alerted to this: "After ~40 years of participation in 'flying for fun' (mostly soaring), I recently participated in my Very First vulgar downwind dash...as Joe Crew. Proving that ships of 1-26 performance are incapable of XC, Joe...

We need new cushions, front & back, for our SZD 50-3 "Puchacz" glider. The original ones have been eaten up by the sun. Can anyone recommend a shop which can do the job ? Thanks, Charles V.

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