From a semi-reliable source: "On September 20th, CBS's 60 MINUTES crew came out to Seminole-Lake Gliderport, Clermont, FL. where they had scheduled bringing a "Mystery Man" Glider Pilot for a glider flight check-out and filming. Knut Kjenslie, owner and operator of the Gliderport found out the...

Apparently Hemet Ryan Airport was flooded with 200,000 gallons of raw sewage. Commisserations to the three soaring operations there.

I'm being promoted and moved to Clovis, NM. I had thought I would end up in Amarillo or Albuquerque, but the boss said it's Clovis. I flew out of Littlefield in the early '90s in a Region 10 contest, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Is that club, I think it's Caprock Soaring, still active? If not, what...

Where can I get one of these that says "I bought from Paul?"

Good news! I talked to AC Williams (the former owner of SW Soaring. and former 1-26 Champion pilot) this morning, and was gratified to hear that he was feeling well now, and has stopped having to undergo chemo 4 months ago. He is getting his hair back now, and is even considering updating his...

Becker has now announced the release of new Mode S transponders I'm still waiting for prices (obviously more expensive than Mode C) but I ahve some details and like to their manuals and brouchures on my website page http://www.wingsandwheels.com/page4.htm end of tim plugging tim..... tim Wings &...

Yes, Albuquerque Soaring was first in the US for the second year in a row (and third in the world club rankings in 2005, one place better than the year before). And yes, the ridge bashers are off to a flying start -- but then we like to give them a bit of a start. Just for encouragement. And yes I...

ASW 15 Wing needed by one of our club members RHS (STB) The member in question is on pension (Fixed income) and needs to get this at aqn affordable price - His AC was involved in an unfortunate accident. A and B type wings would be acceptible. He will allso look at a rebuildable complete glider -...

There's still room for more at the seminar and dinner, but only a few more days to register. Presenter list updated slightly. Nov 5th. http://www.coloradosoaring.org/seminar2005.htm Broadly.... History Safety Youth Extreme flights

Hi! Is here anyone from New Zeland? I'm a glider pilot from Poland. On Jan 2006 I'm planing to visit New Zeland with my friend. We both want to glide there. Does anyone can help us with providing usefull informations abous gliding in NZ? Kind regards Daniel Mazurkiewicz www.aeroportal.info

http://www.gp06.com/ Great Picture on the front how much is the prize money?

The animalplanet aired a sequence last night using Tilly the Golden Eagle to search for a hiker in a rugged mountainous area ... I think the diameter was 5 miles. Rather then carrying a real-time camera, Tilly had a GPS unit that was sending "real-time" lat/lon/altitude info that was being mapped...

Hi, I would appreciate comments on the small Sage vario, model SV 2.25. Regards, S6

If you haven't noticed, the 2006 OLC season is already underway. Tom Knauff and the Ridge Soaring Irregulars have taken an early lead in the international club standings. I'm guessing they plan to keep it if they can. The rest of you guys need to get going. Bill Daniels

Is this a thermal or is it ridge lift? Be patient as it takes time to load. http://video.tododo.com/airtime/airtime_by_radicool.net_wmv9_320x240.wmv

Nothing on 1-26 list archives. Anyone comment on whether the 1-26 championships (SSA sanctioned I presume) will require ELT's for 2006? Though they appear to race under their own division rules, I can't determine from what's available online whether ELT's only apply to FAI and Sports classes at...

I've been clinging to Netscape as my mail program for some time now although I know it's just not going to last forever with no support, etc.. Any of the computer savvy glider pilots know of any other free or inexpensive mail software that also has the capability to download the newsgroups inside...

A few weeks ago there was an extended discussion on improving launch efficiency. There were suggestions about dropping the tow rope, having another ready with a glider staged, spot marks for the tow plane and glider, etc. Mention was made of a particular soaring site that was especially good at...

I know this isn't a new topic, but take a look at this for an example. http://www.soaringnet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1074&sid=f540050891030e2f641321cbae36fa4a

hello, I'm new here in the forum so I want to say hello all first! I would like to know if anyone can help me with one question: I,m a airplane pilot and lately I am fliying gliders, some old gliders models so I am want to build my own glider, a simple model and I would like to know any...