Was just thinking it would be fun if there was a website (or software) that you could overlap polars of multiple gliders at the same time to compare them? Does this exist? Thanks! WC

Hello, I've started a channel for my soaring videos he https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbamLikeF6AKs3rUVNfxdOg/playlists These are 100% unedited, straight out of the GoPro. So you might want to scrub through the LONG SHOTS for the interesting bits. The video titles describe the location...

Back in the early 1960s my Dad attended the Schweizer Soaring School in Elmira, NY earning his glider rating as well as his A and B Badges. We were on our family vacation and I was just a tike but remember the field being busy with gliders coming and going. What made this especially fun was that...

Is there a general consensus on which schools are regarded as the "best" for glider training? I realize this is difficult to compare, as there are lots of good instructors all over the place, but if someone were interested in taking a block of time off and going somewhere to learn how to fly...

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Hello all. I manage our club’s 235hp Pawnee and am about to dive into servicing its gear shocks. Ours is a non-bungee gear, just has the massive air-oil shocks, one of which appears to be “flat�; it doesn’t move on landing or during taxi. Hopefully it’s just lost its air charge. But just...

Ventus 3M has flown as well the Ventus 3 sporting FES version! Big day for Schempp-Hirth . www.schempp-hirth.com for a few Pictures Happy New Year to Everyone

Hello all, Seeking a Becker Transponder (2 1/4" mount) for glider installation, mode S not required. Happy Holidays! R

I’ve occasionally seen posts regarding people with an empty leg willing to transport glider trailers around various parts of the country. Anyone with good recommendations on who to use? Bad experiences? What does it typically cost? Thanks! Ryan in Madison

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Looking for new Ideas for places to retire. The usual considerations apply; cost of living, health care, weather, and available soaring. Doesn't have to be the US. near water would be nice. I own a Ventus C. Anyone live in/near Grass Valley, CA? 1 hr from Truckee and Sacramento, 1.5 hrs from...

I just received word a couple of days ago that Hod Taylor passed on August 19, one day shy of his 97th birthday. Hod was a fixture around the old Black Forest Glider Port for many years until it closed, then became a permanent resident of the operations at Minden. I would like to gather some...

Selling 3 Becker 4201 radios All show minor cosmetic signs of use, but work perfectly. Price $350 each including postage 1 Dittel FSG60m $175 including postage. A deal can be made if you want to buy more than one. Connectors included

Hey Guys, Aero Club Albatross is in the middle of restoring its LS3 trailer and we're looking for a solar powered vent. Any suggestions? Thanks a million, Daniel

Hello Pilots Proposed rules changes for 2018 are available on the SSA site under Sailplane Racing Rules and process. Please read and feel free to comment to RC members. The comment period is open until January 10. Happy New Year to all and to all a good flight For the RC UH

In case you didn't know, there is an interesting channel on YouTube (Zabytki Nieba - Monuments of the Sky) dedicated mostly to reviewing of specific aircraft models, many of them being gliders. It's in Polish, but some of the newer videos have English subtitles. To give you an idea what it is...

Mifflin Soaring Assoc is looking forward to hosting the first 20m Multi-Seat Nationals in May 2018! Practice Day: Sun May 13 Contest: Mon May 14 - Tue May 22 CD: John Seymour Summary of Rules: 1. Multiseat glider, limited range handicap class with the upper limit being .905. Gliders above that...

Why do so many gliders seem to have multiple varios? Is it that critical to have a back-up for this instrument? Do they often fail and leave you in " the lurch"?

My club just bought Schweitzer 1-23 Needs repaint Best chemical to strip aluminum?

ACT BEFORE DEC 31 TO INCREASE THE TAX BENEFITS OF YOUR CHARITABLE GIVING Although the new tax legislation maintains the itemized charitable deduction; because the size of the standard deduction is doubled it will significantly reduce the number of taxpayers who itemize. This will effectively...