Just a few summer memories playing in the Duo near Tioga Pass in the Sierra. Now that the cold wx is upon us, something to look forward to for next summer. Best watched in HD. Gordo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpEmWs-2SIE

Are there full-time tows available outside of your camp dates? Always looking for new places to fly. Loved Parowan. wrote in message ... Thanks to everyone who have already signed up early so far. It is fun to...

News from the Royal Aeronautical Society conference, picked up on the newsgroup, and deposited below. Jim http://media.aerosociety.com/aerospace-insight/2013/10/18/what-can-glider-pilots-teach-the-airline-industry/8629/

Due a change of circumstances and sailplanes I have a Clearnav Display for sale. Display comes complete with stick remote, std remote, tunnel mount all cables etc necessary for installation. Everything works perfectly Price including shipping US $2250 obo I also have a CAI 302 and 303 are for...

I just read the link to the FAA ruling on the Cal City thread and am wondering what the current status is. Larry NCSA

Sometime in early December I should have an empty towball from the Cal City/Tehachapi/Mojave area heading north. NorCal, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon are all options. Email me at if you have a need. Thanks, Tony

Does anyone know a good thorough A&P in northwestern PA that knows gliders? I'm looking to purchase a glider and I would like every nut and bolt checked. Thanks!

So your owner's manual states a mechanical compass is required as minimum equipment. Fact is the sailplane has three GPS sources all with separate batteries. Has anyone been extended a "pass" by a FAA inspector on this? If you license your sailplane experimental...would the FAA still insist the...

On Thursday, November 29, 2001 6:06:52 PM UTC-8, Ray & Marga Tilley wrote: I am presently carrying out an annual inspection of a ASW 17, and need a maintenance manual or copy thereof. would very much any assistance Ray TILLEY Did you ever find a manual? If so I would really...

Had my first genuine PTT yesterday. Not counting a couple of rope breaks that you could see coming. The pawnee had an engine failure at around 6-700ft AGL. Things get busy fast. The towpilot was busy keeping the pawnee flying and heading for something safe to land on. The student in front...

Hi, I designed gimbal for Sebastian Kawa for the Everest Gliding event. I think it might be interesting and I would like to share the info on this webpage.. The Link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__78nRjidUs http://i.imgur.com/KT0Q4QT.jpg description: Are the gimbals limited to...

This forum, whilst informative0and enjoyable to read, seems to cover north America on the whole. Is there a similar UK Forum and if so where do I view it?? Cheers

Now we know why not to land out in a field loaded with cows. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=488_1384997877

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a number calculated from your height and weight. On the logic that pilots with BMI over 40 are likely to have Sleep Apnea and therefore more likely to fall asleep when piloting, the FAA is planning to require AMEs to use BMI to trigger evaluation for sleep apnea when...

Damn... No room on my panel! http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/17996?utm_source=aopa&utm_medium=emailad&utm_content=stratus&utm_campaign=ePilot

I have been told of a Swift S1 glider in Southern Texas that has not flown in many years and is stored in an old wooden trailer. Does any one know of this glider? Please contact me if you are willing to share any information. Rex Mayes Williams Soaring center rex at Williams soaring . com 530 473...

Let's say Joe Pilot installs a not-TSO'd six point harness in an experimental glider. He puts an entry in the log book. A month later he has the annual inspection done by an A&P. The A&P puts their "all good" sticker in the log book right under the entry for the new harness. Has the A&P thus...

Does anyone know a qualified mechanic that can do an annual for a glider in northwestern PA?

I would like to purchase an LX5000/IGC. If you have one gathering dust or are considering upgrading your panel I would be interested. If you have one to sell, contact me off the group. r/Jim N9XL

If I set up a glider operation in Baja, Mexico, will you come down and go up with me. Boggs