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Has anyone replaced the scissors jack on a late 90s vintage COBRA trailer with a COBRA Hydraulic Jack. If so I would appreciate it if you would share any details about the switch. Thanks, Bill

Hello Gliders, I wanted to make this post to see other pilots experiences at their local gliding clubs. My experience at my local gliding club is so-so, speaking as a young soon to be solo pilot, because of organisational management. My friend and I have been quite frustrated due to extreme...

I have been treated with dexamethasone on 5 occasions for asthma and bronchitis related illness when I was much younger. Was never given supplementary O2 or on a ventilator when being treated with this drug. This drug is cheap and very commonly used for many issues. Sorry that doesn't fit your...

The 57th Australian Multiclass Nationals are underway in Narromine. They are running 4 classes: Open, 18m, 15m, and Std. All four classes are handicapped. The entry rules seem to be: a) You can enter Open Class if your wingspan is at least 18 meters. b) You can enter 18m Class only if you...

Anyone have a source for the little hard plastic wingtip wheels that were recessed into the Libelle 201 wingtips? The early gliders didn't have them but I know of at least one owner who got them from Glasflugel and added them later. For those with long memories, W1 (Woody Woodward) installed one...

Is there any update on GP Gliders USA? Last news is Tim McAllister decided to close GP Gliders North America.

I have logged in on the demo opportunity , I get the your linked to topmeteo window but that's it. It's like jammed up won't go anywhere. What can I do Is there someone from TopMeteo or See You that can help?? Maybe if I could start over it might work?? Thanks Glenn

I'm considering replacing the lead-acid tail battery in my LAK-17a with NiMH batteries. I find D cells rated at 1.2v 10 Ah which would be ideal to build up a 12v 10 Ah pack. I've already checked fitment in the sealed battery box using alkaline D cells. Can anyone tell me if these batteries...

With storms pounding both coasts, I thought it would be fun to tell out best (worst) storm story. I'll kick it off with my favorite. 1950's, old JJ was a boom operator on a tanker crew and we were on a refueling mission over Colorado. There was a big thunderstorm between us and the rendezvous...

Anybody know where to source Cobra trailer brake shoes, return springs & grease seals.

Does anyone have any thoughts regarding the safety of the Russia AC5M self launcher? The propeller is inches from the pilots head with the engine in the stowed position. How much of a hazard would this be in a hard landing or crash? How safe is the cockpit? I dont much like the location of the...

http://www.industrytap.com/massive-energy-skyscrapers-on-u-s-mexico-border-to-pump-out-500-mws-to-electric-grid/3811 2250 foot high evaporative cooling towers to be used to generate power.

I am delighted to announce the launch of a new cross-country soaring site: http://www.crosscountry.aero Here are a few of the site highlights: Crosscountry.aero introduces evaluation of flights according to IGC rules as well as OLC-type tasks. Flights are also evaluated for FAI badge...

Hi y'all in US-Gliderland, are the location and dates for the 2013 SSA convention already fixed? Looking at the SSA web-site, it still shows the info for the 2012 convention in Reno. Thx, 'GM'

This is about Bill Collum's story in Soaring, "New Sailplane Material". I respect Bill's knowledge and enjoy reading his stories in Soaring. In it he suggests a 50 Lb 15 meter glider will be possible and I don't doubt it. Certainly assembling it would be much easier, but to get...

Hi, I've put some lecture slides on the following topics: * Principles of glider flight * Glider instruments onto the web site: http://www.carrotworks.com/

Needing a replacment, my transponder shop told me that above 15k' the FAR's require a 250 watt transponder (125w below 15k'). True? I'm pretty sure that sailplane owners are mostly installing 175 watt units and flying them to 18k' (and higher in wave windows). Right? If this 15k' rule is real,...

I've dispatched this question to the dealer and factory, but need to troule-shoot quick so trolling here. I have a 2008 Schleicher ASG29 with confused instruments following some repair work. My question is, in its factory configuration, are the three lines from the multi-probe free of joints,...

I haven't even looked, but I'm guessing there is still a requirement in the contest "rules" to have contest numbers under the wing, etc. I'm thinking of removing my under wing contest number and not replacing it - is anyone aware of any contest where not having a contest number under the wing...