Mfg. 2000, s/n 2023, Acrylic Paint, Carbon elevator with stiffened tail allows 150kts Vne, Cleveland Wheel & Brake, Huge cockpit for big and tall pilots, Graphlite carbon fiber spar is extremely strong and durable, dual battery holder, Winter ASI, COBRA Trailer, NDH. Discus 2 performance at a...

I have heard that the new ASG-29 and many of the ASW-27's have had a noticeable spar cap shrinkage problem. I am looking for an unbiassed discussion of this problem, the extent of the problem and possible solutions (other than a wing refinish).

Y'all, Been many years on rec.aviation.student but even more years since gliding. Unable to explain the 'why' of water ballast to increase performance in gliders to argumentative airplane student. I need a simple explanation in 25 words or less. Gene Whitt

No, this is not SPAM as the subject line might lead one to believe. ;-) I have seen lots of wing tape. Many of the advertisements are for very thin and flexible tape which conforms to the curves of the wing. However, the cost can be prohibitive, especially if you assemble often. A friend of mine...

From Facebook: Sad news from the last race day; Local Chile pilot Tomas Reich had an accident on the ridges south of Santiago. The Chile SAR recovered Tomas and took him by helicopter to the hospital in Santiago. Unfortunately Tomas died during the evening from the injuries he sustained during the...

Yesterday evening I talked with a friend about avoiding excessive speed when recovering from a spin in a modern low drag glider with the somewhat larger span. He came up with the idea of pulling the airbrakes when still recovering from the rotating mode. I am not sure this can be done without...

On July 7, 2011 at Nowy Targ in southern Poland, glider Puchacz crashed during training flight 2/3 mile from the airport. The instructor (~64-67) and the student pilot (~18-19) are dead. It was a tow rope brake practice flight with down wind turn for down wind landing from about 130-150 m of...

Was so tried of the hard deck discussion thought I would try a discussion of dreams. After seeing the vision of Elon Musk with his Falcon Heavy, I had to pinch myself. Those two boosters landing in sync.. What are some of the innovative, new technology, original thought, scifi dreams, would you...

Current Status of the Blanik L-13 SPAR AD Grounding? Does anyone know what the current status of the Blanik L-13 Eddy Current testing procedure is? Has the University of Prague developed this procedure for LET’s review? It is my understanding the clubs of the Czech Republic have been flying the...

Was just reading about the Aspen suite of avionics for GA http://www.flyingmag.com/way-to-aoa?src=PPC&dom=fb&con=Aspen-FB-Ads. Was wondering if Air-Avionics Butterfly, LX 90XX or similar modern glide computers would be capable of such algorithms to have a working AOA?

So I'm flying in a blue hole in wave lift of 5 m/s, trimmed to 50 knots, in clear air with a cloud layer upwind and downwind, cloud top above and cloud base below. Suddenly I find myself in IMC. What are my options? My glider is capable of benign spiral. I open the spoilers, (already trimmed to...

So Lak are producing a 21m tipped LAK 17B - so a glider you cn fly in 15, 18, and Open Class - will it be competetive in any?

The US Team Committee, in cooperation with the Rules Committee and based on responses received through the on-line competition survey conducted last year, has decided to recommend to the SSA Board of Directors at its winter meeting that they approve amendment to the Selection Policy for US Club...

Does anybody have any info on a possible accident in Cle Elum Washington? Boggs

Anybody have a new or used Mecaplex windows with green tint and scoop they would like to sell? Will also consider one without green tint.

My Ventus C didn't survive the last landing, the insurance company totaled it and I have the remains. I may have been the only bidder as I was able to acquire it as a salvage sale for a ridiculously low price. So, if anyone wants to offer a reasonable for the entire plane, let me know - I'll be...

Lippmann in Germany reports a winch launch to 950 meters (3100'). http://www.lippmann.de/hoistline.htm Has anyone heard of a higher launch? Bill Daniels

I'm having to retire from gliders for health reasons. My Ventus C didn't survive my last flight completely intact, so I will be parting it out to recover some of the costs. The glider hull and avionics will be listed in a separate conversations. Available avionics include: Winter ASI P/N: 6FMS-4...

Hello I have had my glider plans for approximatly 9 years now. My question is, does anyone know the Airfoil used by the Woodstock Glider? NACA ###? Thanks Herbie

Dear people, Last week, Sept 24 - Sept 29, 2006, the Glider U.S. National Aerobatic Championship contest was held at the Grayson County Airport (KGYI) in Sherman/Denison, TX together with the power U.S. National Aerobatic Contest. Contest results are posted he www.usnationalaerobatics.org ...