Viewed the discussion on cloud flying. I have been cloud flying in sailplanes for over 15 yrs....IMC flying that is. Currently I have a Nimbus 3, modified to 26 M with an EFIS. Cloud flying is legal in the USA as long as you have a clearance in controlled airspace and the required equipment as per...

Good information & discussion…It is not as hard as someone can make it…a few small issues…I also talk with the local TRACON..so they are aware of myself & intentions….Also, airplane drivers know this…no airplane pilot in his right state of mind will fly through a towering Cu!. A Cu under...

Technically….the transponder is the only required test needs to be adhering to for a sailplane. Since a sailplane conducting IFR /IMC flight is never level…furthermore, FAR 91 pitot static checks only apply to airplanes & helicopters operating in controlled airspace…. However, I recommend...

Technically….the transponder is the only required test needs to be adhering to for a sailplane. Since a sailplane conducting IFR /IMC flight is never level…furthermore, FAR 91 pitot static checks only apply to airplanes & helicopters operating in controlled airspace…. However, I recommend...

2 methods I teach.. the straight thermal method..which is basically, receive your clearance, O2 on and thermal up into the cloud….when dealing with larger and high developing Cu’s, the seek & go method is preferred. This is basically fly through the cloud, exit the opposite side, complete a 180 &...

It is a personal preference ….just like flying ridge, wave, etc…and personal selection that some may want…if it is not your choice, by all means do not do it…. It does result in a tremendous amount of altitude in a short period…take practice and qualifications, just like other aviation...

FYI...yesterday, Aug 30th, in South America.... Perlan obtained 50,700 feet... here is the site: http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/perlan-e.html Shawn

Our club's Grob 102 Astir CS recently suffered a gear collapse on landing. We're looking for the undercarriage parts. Wheel and tire are not necessary. If you have one available, contact me off line at s curry 5 1 9 at com cast ddot net Thanks, Shawn

....this is a bit much: http://www.cafepress.com/plane_english.88007634 I mean, no tow, no play, I respect that, but they do get to fly for free. What else should they expect? ;-) Shawn

38°57'9.87"N 104°50'54.49"W If you zoom out and find the airport to the ENE, you can see a TP (same one?) and another AC landing to the south. Shawn

Anyone else have trouble with accessing the Condor sim sight? I've tried the main and servers pages from my Mac and my PC, no joy. The Monday soaring site worked. News anyone? Thanks, Shawn

I can understand putting your nickname and tail ID on a soaring sweatshirt, but blood type? Is this a new European fashion/identity trend? I guess you wouldn't want it embroidered in red thread... http://www.postfrontal.com/merchandise/ENG/ Shawn

Al, you there?

I belong to a soaring society in Colorado, and just like everybody, want to soar more but the money won't let me! My friend got into this program that is making him enough money that he says he's looking to buy a new sailplane for his learning grandson. He sent me the...

Hello everybody. I just wanted all of you to know how enthusiastic i am about joining your group. Can't wait to be posting about soaring! Thanks! Shay Farrell

Last I heard, they were re-opening under new management in July. Does anyone know if that happened, and if so, how it's going?

"BTIZ" wrote: we are lucky.. winter is "training time".. summer is cross country and safari time.. we try not to pick up students after 1 May.. encouraging them to come if they want.. but summer is hard to train.. air is very turbulent to teach flying on tow.. I...

mosquito mos wrote: I was looking for places in Arizona but they don't seem to offer much instruction. You can't be serious! Estrella Sailport (aka Arizona Soaring), located in Maricopa County (almost halfway between Phoenix and Tucson), is well-known for its level of instruction and...

From: Anchorage Daily News Published: October 2, 2007 The pilot of the floatplane that crashed in Katmai National Park and Preserve on Sunday was Bruce Stephens of Wasilla, according to the National Park Service. Stephens, 60, and three passengers died in the crash. All the victims have been...

Does anyone know about the location, condition, availability, of the original fuselage damaged in a rock pile possibly owned by a joe conn, of serial number 7? Number seven is currently located in alaska, with a replacement fuse from 1967. Just wondering. ...