https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/04/despite-objection-congress-passes-bill-that-lets-homeland-security-shoot-down-private-drones/?yptr=yahoo I just hope that there is some kind of training involved for the guys doing the shooting so they can tell the difference between a true UAV and a glider....

Buongiorno, Day 1 Recap Buongiorno race fans. The first contest day for Region 4 N is in the bag and it was a mixed bag at that. The day started in heavy fog. While we could see the tree line across the runway, the ski hill remained obscured. Good times. Regardless the forecast looked promising...

I have been trying to load Top Hat on an Avier/V2 without success. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I have recently started restoring SHK-1 #07/130. I was wondering if anyone has drawings, I'm specifically looking for specs on the landing gear. Any help would be appreciated! Bill

My Trig22 now generates ADSB-out in my Experimental glider. I'd like to add a reasonable-cost adsb-in receiver and a bright panel-mounted traffic display (I can't see iphone or ipad screens here in the western sunlight). Any suggestions? I see the PingUSB adsb receiver ($200) and the AirAvionics...

On September 20th my 1982 Bikle trailer was pulled from its ground stakes and heavily damaged either by a tornado or straight line winds. The fixed forward portion of the top was ripped clean off and deposited in a hedge. The rear clamshell portion was pulled off to one side and the lift arms...

Where would be the place to advertise instruments for sale? I've got a couple of altimeters, ASI's, Borgelt B40 & B50 to sell. Regards.

Hi everyone, I would like to do my instrument panel again since I have to fit a transponder somewhere. Does anyone have the correct outlines? In CAD maybe? I have found this link: https://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/Data/instrument-panel.zip which appears to be dead by now. Any help is appreciated!

On Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 4:52:02 AM UTC, N Fetaimia wrote: On Monday, 1 December 2014 14:39:42 UTC, wrote: On Friday, August 14, 2009 4:49:32 PM UTC+2, nfet wrote: On Aug 7, 2:14 pm, Aviation wrote: ...

Hi, I hope this is a good channel to reach potential contestants for the WGC2020 in 18m/Open/Doubleseater classes. There will be an official communication to the gliding associations soon. We just opened the registration for the WGC training competition. The contest will be part of the German...

Don't want to face another long, cold winter without scratching that soaring itch? Dry conditions in northern NSW have lead to an early start to the XC season we're encouraging pilots to think about their personal goals. In addition to resident coach Allan Barnes, this year Lake Keepit Soaring...

Looking for information covering tension applied to a towrope during tow and any other maneuvers while on tow. Twins vs. singles. Scientifically applied or Kentucky windage guesses also welcome to be posted. Thanks, R

For the past several days my InReach has not displayed my flights when clicking on the proper URL. (as found on the SSA locator page) I called Garmin and they said they recently recognized a problem. Some settings for my device has evidently been changed. Things were reset and now it seems to...

Opinions on the Duck Hawk. Where has it gone? Thanks Sam

A neighbor has a 1976 Grob 102 Astir CS, 997.7 hours, tube type trailer with one-man rigging. Terra TX760 radio & TRT2500 transponder. Complete logs. Located Minden, NV $16,800.00. Contact Mike Jacobs 775-710-9176. This glider was stored for some time in trailer at Williams, CA. Not sure if Rex is...

Brilliant Mk VIII description & video and I just love the quote: - "No solution is too complicated for a Lange glider, right Axel". But the MkVIII itself clearly need to be updated, I mean using actual panel switches is so last century: what's wrong with voice actuation? Surely modern software...

Hi guys, I am in the market for a new glider again. I am currently flying a Genesis 2 (2013) with a partner. I am looking for a glider for myself to start competing a little more. I am looking at the following gliders and would appreciate some input: PIK20D - wing mold profile problem Ventus A...

Your opinion matters! We are at record levels of poll participation, but really want to hear from as many US racing pilots as possible. Anyone who has flown an SSA-sanctioned contest over the past three years is eligible to participate. Regional and occasional racers, we want to hear from you...

1978 Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus C (carbon fiber). 1029 hours. Experimental category, condition inspection July 2018, no damage history, new tinted canopy, winglets, L/D 41:1. Flap/dive brake interconnect. Instruments include vertical compass, Cambridge vario, Winter vario, Winter ASI, turn and...

Looking for towrope tensions information applied during a typical AERO tow. Singles and twins up to 600kg/ 1500#. Perhaps testing was done back in the 60’s before Al Gore invented the internet. Prefer some numbers over methods of achieving. The Uganda Information Award is still in play .......