What with it being mid-winter in the northern hemisphere, wouldn't it be wonderful if the 2012 U.S. soaring-activity-year got off to a nice, safe start? Especially with the SSA Convention coming up and in light of the statistically dismal last two years... Not gonna happen, folks. Per today's...

On Feb 6, 5:24*pm, Charlie Papa wrote: It is time to renew the insurance on a Grob Twin Astir T (fixed gear) and a Grob 103 Twin II Acro, both in very good shape with ~3000 hurs, and new interiors. I have just returned from the SSA convention, and there was a...

On Feb 6, 12:25*pm, brianDG303 wrote: On Feb 6, 8:38*am, Dave Nadler wrote: PS: This configuration is not an ideal diode; does not prevent crossfeed as an ideal would... Question, if you want to keep it pretty simple and just have two ...

It is pretty obvious he landed on a ski run where skiers were active. If you think that is OK then perhaps you will open your runway to roller skaters. M

It seems obvious he landed on a ski run where people were skiing. If you think that is ok perhaps you will open your runway to roller skaters. M

I will be vacationing in Hawaii this June - have soared a bunch out of Dillingham on Oahu - got my CFI-G there two years ago. This trip I am planning to spend 4 nights on Maui. I did a bit of research looking for an operation like the ones at Dillingham, where you can get checked out and fly on...

From what I am told there is no love from anyone to video tape the world championship this year in Uvalde. If that's the case, I am very dissapointed. Can anyone who is "in the know" chip in their 2 cents on whether or not something's in the works? I will be thrilled if there is actually someone...

Hi, Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has implemented the Tost 5“Penta disk brake wheel Mod for the Duo Discus x, XL, T, or Nimbus models. -- Mike I Green (MG)

While most of us are waiting for the spring to come, I would like to share my short video from the 2011 season http://vimeo.com/35997899 Enjoy, Luke

The Soaring Safety Foundation is conducting a CFIG Revalidation Clinic in Seattle the weekend of February 18th and 19th, 2012. It is open to everyone - not just instructors. This is your best opportunity to prepare for your next written test (private, commercial or instructor in gliders), prepare...

Another weekend, another two glider "incidents"... Check out http://southtahoenow.com/story/02/05/2012/report-glider-crash-heavenly-mountain-resort-calstar-helicopter-its-way So, OK, no injuries (apparently), and no aircraft damage, but done on a flight review?! And sure, wavish days out west...

Well I finally done it. After checking that my gear handle was in the proper position twice prior to landing, shortly after touchdown my gear collapsed! The only thing we could think is that the gear handle appeared to be in the detent when it really was not. Further looking at it one can actually...

Hi folks, I need to replace the spoiler handle grip on an LS 4. It´s the old style ski pole grip like the ones used on many german gliders. Does anybody know where to get them? Thanks! Juan Carlos

Brad posted the following video on Facebook. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emi8FwT-254 Wayne http://tinyurl.com/N990-6F

For sale in great condition: Cambridge GPS Nav20 GPS logger + GPS Nav Display + LNav + Vario. All for $800 + shipping. Volkslogger GPS logger with RJ45 connector and PC cable: $300 + shipping. Volkslogger was refurbished by Garrecht with new guts in fall 2010. ~Bruce

Hi all I'll start working towards my pilot glider license next month and am collecting reading material. I would tip into your knowledge on advising a good book on meteorology for glider pilots. cheers! Ricardo Reis

On Jan 29, 9:51*pm, Bill Palmer wrote: Thanks to the great input from readers of this forum I've got a good start on the Glider Selling Tips page at:http://glidersource.com/sellingaglider..shtml Does anyone have anything to offer in the following areas? *- Preparing...

I am considering purchasing a new Borgelt B700 for my 1975 Laister Nugget. Does anyone have any feedback on this vario? Any comments would be appreciated.

I am studying the methods that gliding clubs and organizations employ to enhance safety in their operations. I plan to make a short presentation on this topic at the Soaring Safety Foundation-hosted safety meeting in Reno, Nevada, on Wednesday February 1 2012. Does your soaring organization have...

With the growing controversy over the escalating cost of safety equipment, a group of concerned American comps pilots have submitted a proposal to the U.S. Rules Committee to permit each pilot to choose which safety devices to employ. This group, the unfortunately dubbed PowerFLARM Advocates...