Hello All, I am looking for a glider DPE in the central Kentucky area. In searching the FAA designee database, the individual authorizations are not delineated. Will need ongoing support from whoever is available as this is not a “one time� checkride. Rather, something on the order of 6...

I have a few questions and was hoping someone could help me out! Thanks D

My fsg71m , the Led panel has finally died so I cannot see the freq. None of this model is being advertised for sale at the moment so I can do a straight plug in replacement. Others have said the AR4201 is a good unit but I see the specs indicate 13-14 volts power supply , how does it handle 12...

I attended Dave Nadler's presentation at the 2020 SSA Convention about his bailout in Utah and its aftermath https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8I3A3dqsu0&t=3s It got me thinking about my own preparedness, and I have to admit that I am not carrying enough on my person if I ever "have to go for...

In another thread had seen some back and forth without pushing the envelope much so I figured I'd pull the pin, thumb the clip, release the spoon and make a regular f))king party of it. I honestly don't know **** about the useful load of a paraglider. If I planned to fly one, I'd find out. But I...

The Albuquerque Soaring Club is in need of a brake drum for it's 2-33, but would also settle for the entire wheel assembly. Please give me a call if you are able to sell us said equipment. My contact number is 505-328-1492

Anyone know the details on this one? https://www.ktvn.com/story/42569923/deputies-rescue-glider-pilot-after-crash-landing-in-lake-tahoe?fbclid=IwAR1fPn-rHcl9hEFmX_hEz-QzXSygAKdM0cjTt2Inu6DjysfF77uFRVjz5Vw

Price Reduced Also, negotiable for Adrian Soaring Club Members Current Annual 07/2020 See https://wingsandwheels.com/classifieds/gliders/g-102-astir-cs-2109.html

Surprising lack of conversation on the revolutionary Sunseker Duo, cover story of August Soaring. 22 meter two-place glider, covered with solar cells, able to cruise all day long above the clouds on just solar. George Bye would be proud. At 470 kg max gross weight, not a lead sled like some of...

Naviter seems to be getting more creative. They released a pair of Oudie 5’s for the hang/paraglider crowd that are interesting because they have FLARM built in! Think Oudie IGC w/FLARM. They have also just released an app called See You Navigator that is available for Android and iOS! It is not...

Hi Does anybody have a copy of the SH Modification Bulletin No. 349-13 for the Ventus b/16.6 they can share? It relates to converting the b/16.6 from a pure sailplane to a turbo and using a bT fuselage for a non turbo Vb TIA Colin

Would someone please help me I want to know the dimensions and actual individual weight of an LS4 ballast weight. I also want to know whether the material the weights are made of. (steel or lead). Cheers, Geoff.

I get a daily digest email from http://groups.google.com of the latest RAS articles. Sometimes I read RAS on a windows computer but often I read on my Android phone (Pixel 3 running Android 10). Very recently I find that while I can read RAS articles (and other Google Groups) on my Android but I...

BBC News is reporting the death of a pilot in his 90s when their two-seater based at the Cotswold Gliding Club crashed while attempting to land on a school playing field in Cheltenham yesterday. The other pilot reportedly received minor injuries. Mike

I am curious if anyone out there has a Pawnee with an aluminum nose tank? One of the Pawnee’s I work on has one. It was done with a one time STC. (Volunteer Boeing engineers) Also does anyone have issues with the fiberglass tank leaking?

Hi Pilots, The MSC just won the OLC US Gold League and the OLC World League speed competitions. The Soaring Society of Boulder started the season with substantial leads in both competitions only to watch those leads disappear as MSC pilots regularly posted handicapped speeds above 150 kph. The...

Years ago my club used Delcom AIR960 handheld radios mounted in our instrument panels using an optional bracket and external power. They were less expensive than the alternatives and had the advantage (for a handheld) of top mounted frequency selection. In 2006 we removed them from service and I...

A friend of mine has a Discus cx with a leaking fin tank that has been difficult to remedy. When viewed from the fin bottom, the water does not appear to leak around the dump valve but from somewhere else. The maintenance manual has a schematic of this area. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how...

Factory Shark Tips for Ventus C. Free to good Home.

Charlie Spratt would mention "elephant walks" in his race reports and I have had the fun of participating in such an event during the "Ordeal at Cordele". But now, the Sept 2020 issue of "Air & Space" provides some background on the term. Quoting the article: "Elephant walk" is a term that traces...