A friend has installed a system in his home-built glider that enables shifting the CG position forward during higher cruise speeds (e.g., between lift, final glide, etc.). It uses two water reservoirs whose content can be transferred using a 12v pump. This is done, ostensibly, to reduce...

Is someone aware of an IS28-B2 Lark that's being parted out?

Any recommendations on what to use to fill small holes in an aluminum panel?

Can anyone advise the best way to pull a Cobra trailer backwards out of its parking space, using a vehicle? I suspect that the two handles on the back of the trailer, or rather the structure they're attached to, wouldn't be strong enough. There are two aluminium skids on the bottom of the...

Can anyone advise the best way to pull a trailer backwards out of its parking space, using a vehicle? I suspect that the two handles on the back of the trailer, or rather the structure they're attached to, wouldn't be strong enough. There are two aluminium skids on the bottom of the trailer,...

The FAA has made it possible for glider plots with very limited time to acquire a CFIG rating with only 15 hours of total glider time. This is truly an accident waiting to happen, what could a glider pilot actually know with such limited time? What do you think?

Several years ago I was helping Wilf Krueger K2 strap into his DG 800B motorglider. He looks up at me and says "here goes the most expensive tow I'll ever buy" He smiles and takes off. I'm curious from those in the know, how much did that launch really cost him? Over say 25 flights a year over 10...

With the recently announced changes to Yahoo Groups ("Starting December 14, 2019 Yahoo Groups will no longer host user created content on its sites. "), the SZD-55 user group is moving to Groups.io. Members will be getting an invitation to join today. The migration is...

Hi I am planning to come to the East Coast area next spring and travelling around for a couple of months. Looking for some recommendation on where the best ridge soaring might be and what glider(s)to approach. I still have my US private pilot licence, but not yet converted to US Gliding licence,...

Selling a 302 and 303 that have had the date issue corrected 302 is in knots $800 including postage

HP Aircraft is hosting another of its "Akaflieg" build sessions at our Arnold CA facility from 27 January through 2 February 2020. At this session we'll be installing wing internals (spars, ribs, control system parts) in a new set of all-carbon wings for HP-24 sailplane. We might also be making a...

Episode #7 of The Thermal is now out and available on most podcast providers including iTunes, Google Play and Spotify. In this Episode of The Thermal, we take a look at weather forecasting and how to figure out that perfect 500 km day. We speak to Matthew Scutter, the man behind SkySight. The...

Hi, I was recently Interviewed by Chuck Fulton on his "Soaring The Sky" podcast. Listen he https://soaringthesky.com/ Look for the episode "Having a Blast Flying the Task". Best Regards, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc.

I am looking to freshen up the interior of an old Grob 102. Mainly just want to put a new coat of paint on the interior walls of the cockpit. Any recommendations for paint I should be using? I prefer to brush it on rather than spray. I saw some enamel paint at Lowes but it says "oil-based" on it. I...

Updating files/firmware on my avionics should be easy. Then why is it so hard? Heck, I am an electrical engineer. I have been around computers since high school (early 70's). I was in Information Technology for MANY years and still do this on a volunteer basis. I should be able to handle...

Does anyone know whether or not the Holstad Scholarship Fund accepts donations? I'd like to make a donation to the fund, but haven't been able to figure out how to send one. Thanks - Larry

I was going to post this in the Minden "Cost" thread but while sort of related it is slightly off thread - "Deal of a Lifetime" - I am/was a glider pilot/tow plane pilot and live just up the road from Minden. I am offering to any contest pilot thinking about either of these two contests, my...

I have an issue with the electric variometer in my Libelle. I believe it is a Winter -- I will look up the exact model when I get a chance to visit the gliderport again, but for now, I was wondering if anyone has some idea what might be going wrong. The following description has been confirmed by...

Not sure if they are looking for a Tow Pilot or a bartender but here it is: At least they aren't asking you do to farm labor. RESIDENT TUG Resident Tug Pilot required for 2020 season The Gliding Centre has a requirement for a full-time tug pilot from 30th March to mid October 2020 flying our...

Hello soaring, Im looking for a partner in a touring motorglider in the Reno, NV area. Currently looking at a pipistrel sinus or a ximango in the ~80-100k range. Shoot me an email at esims89 at gmail if interested. Thanks!