I've really been enjoying my Stemme since acquiring it (used) last March. So today I decided to add up my miles/kilometers to see how far I've flown it. The total OLC distance is as follows: 14,968 nm 27,720 km I know others have done a lot more, but this was fun for me. Hopefully I can do...

Our club PW5 has a problem with the composite material detaching from the aluminum cap on the top of a dive brake (the part that makes the dive brake cap conform to the airfoil shape at that station). Has anybody had actual experience with this type of repair? I emailed the nearest shop and the...

FYI... I saved some images of HRRR model forecasts (valid from 14Z 20170304) thermal height (pbl msl), 80 Wind vectors and speed, Ceiling height and low cloud cover along with the GOES East 1km visible images he https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lugaxwoixv7r69u/AABG5lhDDKCjYUOWhWSzac9ka?dl=0 You'll...

I've read the information on how to assemble Anderson PowerPoles, and have the proper crimper. I find the crimped contacts are extremely difficult to slide in. It takes so much wiggling and force that I feel I must be missing something. Are they supposed to slide into place with little force? Is...

Does anyone have an axel they are willing to sell for a Grob 103 Tail wheel? Thanks, Tim Hanke Adirondack Soaring Saratoga Springs, NY USA

Does anyone have an extra Nexus box they'd be willing to part with? Thanks, Mark

GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE MARCH 2017 The March 2017 issue went in the mail on March 1 and should be with subscribers within a week. The Digital version was released on the same day. Our circulation continues to grow and the March issue breaks new territory with a fresh look at �falling...

GLIDING INTERNATIONAL ISSUE MARCH 2017 The March 2017 issue went in the mail on March 1 and should be with subscribers within a week. The Digital version was released on the same day. Our circulation continues to grow and the March issue breaks new territory with a fresh look at �falling...

Hello Nigel, It's a lomng time since you posted this but I'll take a chance. O own the the uK based Jaskolka previuosly at Lee on Solent. It in now Blue and still airworthy. Should you pick up this post. I look forward to hearing from you. Robin

Did everyone see that Tony celebrated March 1 by heading downwind for over 500 km? I think his latest RAS post was probably from on the ground NE of Dallas. Lou

Just joined the forum today! I have a LAK-12 with a cracked canopy. Other than going to the factory has anyone (or know of) someone who can make a replacement canopy? I have research this with no luck. This is a great site! Thanks.

Our club has an ASW 19 and something has caused the ailerons distort to the point we have to replace them. In trying to trace salvage gliders I keep running into "privacy" issues. Anyone out there have any leads? Thanks Kerry Kirby (or should I have signed anonymous?)

Anyone have a Dell Streak 5 they are willing to part with for a price? Wade in Oregon

Wanted Rotax 505 Crankshaft Part Number 994570. No longer available and looking for any assistance in locating one. Many thanks! Paul

So where is the official definition of Club class on the SSA site? I downloaded the Handicap Excel file, and sorted it by any that had a "C" attribute in the notes. It appears to include LS-6 .898 to Austria SH-1 1.115 but probably in error it shows something i never heard of as Freedom Falcon...

If you can come fly with us in the heart of Region 5 this year please join us. Might be good practice for the Cordele Nationals. Please take a look and mark your calendar, and join us if you can - please forward to anyone you know of in the area. GTA 2017 Preliminary Schedule...

Our club is considering replacing the Schweizer tow hook with a Tost hook on our Pawnee. By chance, does anyone have one for sale?

Hi all, I'm lending my glider to a British pilot who has an EASA licence. I just called Costello up and asked what I needed to add him to my insurance, and they said that he needed a "USA add-on". Anyone know what they're talking about? I thought an EASA licence was internationally accepted....

"The first images from the new weather satellite just arrived, and they’re absolutely...

When can we expect California to cede the union?