ALTHOUGH undeniably graceful, gliding has until now been suitable only for pleasure flights. But this is changing, as researchers exploit wind power to enhance the capabilities of unmanned aircraft, especially small drones. Soon, these gliders will be able to stay aloft for weeks. They will thus be...

Anyone have a complete electronic copy of the ASW-19/-19B POH that you would be willing to share? If you only have a paper copy, I would be willing to pay for the copy and postage. thanks r/Jim

I generally build and modify a file called TFR.txt for the temporary airspaces we see each summer. That's pretty easy, as there's lots of other R airspace to use as a guide. Wishing to build a file with "glider area" airspace... Like many other things, haven't got it right yet. What are the...

Seventh generations of PW program. No production plans. Purely academic enterprise aiming at education of the future generations of airplane/glider designers. Flays great. https://plus.google.com/photos/109785187864136986982/albums/5825214931962308977

ZAON MRX three years old, $350. Contact: 603-498-8146

Hi all, I have just started a new Facebbok page, "I Love Libelles", with the aim of collecting photos and stories about Libelles. You can find the site here; https://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Love- Libelles/126250744214896 Click LIKE if you want to follow it and feel free to add content and...

Looking for comments from anyone that has built a trailer based on Ralph Luebke's trailer designs. http://www.oxaero.com/Luebke-Trailer.asp And no Dave I am not desperate - or else I would have written from DESPERATELY NEED LS3 TRAILER. Not (quite) there just yet. thanks

As much as it pains me to part with my vintage Thrustmaster F16 FLCS, throttle, and rudders, I think it's time to move into the 21st century and get a USB setup. What is the current consensus on what joystick/rudder combo to go with?? Thanks Pete

Hi, All the discussion on r.a.s. about small video camera systems was very interesting. Certainly having more people capturing the fun of soaring on video should help promote our wonderful sport. I have therefore decided to sell and support the Replay XD family of video cameras and...

Does anyone have a Thermi in their junk drawer that they would be willing to part with for a token sum? Use the 'reply to poster' option.

FYI: FAA Issues SAIB for Piper Super Cub On February 6, 2013, the FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerting owners and operators of Piper PA-18 (L-21) airplanes of cracking discovered in the weld joint of the aft fuselage tail post. If undetected, the...

So I was talking to a fellow vintage glider pilot from Wichita (we'll leave Tony unnamed here), and go to wondering if it were possible to set a distance day using current sports class rules. Would one turn point 1000km radius TAT work? Pete

Can someone post the formula for determining the diameter of a circle flown at a specific speed and bank angle? Thanks, Brian

An alternative exists for now at: http://boblepp.com/smf Not affiliated with any organization or club, wide open.

There was a posting yesterday by a member of the Soaring Association of Canada (SAC) announcing that the office condo had finally been sold resulting in additional funds available to the association. It had been for sale for a couple of years so we're all relieved that a buyer has been found....

Good Morning, We're looking for photos we can use in ClearNav Adverts - in the banner. Refer to the ClearNav Media section to see use examples. (http://clearnav.net) Something like the photo in the link below would be perfect - but many other soaring shots with a horizontal orientation could...

There is a unique opportunity to have Sebastian Kawa answer your question! Just go to the link on his bokk's webpage (see below) and submit your question. Once a week we will select a question and post Sebastians answer. http://skyfullofheat.com/ask-sebastian-kawa/ Slawek Piela

..... you may beg for the crazy Deputy Sheriff from SC to show up! http://www.flyingmag.com/news/man-pleads-guilty-shooting-cropduster?cmpid=enews013113&spPodID=030&spMailingID=15182373&spUserID=NDc4NjI1MzA5NQS2&spJobID=211005923&spReportId=MjExMDA1OTIzS0 Uli

With many new soaring related books I have been enjoying George Lee's new book, Hold Fast To Your Dreams. George is a great guy and I thought I

Is there a discount rate arranged with any hotels in Hobbs, NM? Either for the 15m Nats or just in general for SSA members? Any recommendations? Thanks in advance, Luke Szczepaniak