OK, it's clear people aren't seeing cylinder finish dynamics very well, except for JJ who believes the fastest distance between two points involves sneaking up from behind. ...Smile... The picture I've linked shows the problem. I still need someone to explain why this is inherently safer. Note...

I am looking for a tail skid with a wheel for an LS-1F. Thanks, Sam.

Garret Willat's Junior Soaring Team 'Stemme for a Day Program' Fly with two time U.S. soaring team pilot Garret Willat in a high performance motor glider Stemme S10VT for the day in beautiful Warner Springs California. While the experience is tailored to your personal needs this is your chance to...

I'm very new to sailplanes and am interested in the RHJ-8. If I am to even think of owning a glider, it must have 2 seats. It looks like the RHJ-8 would be a pretty good fit. I assume that these are homebuilt (experimental) and if so, can plans be found somewhere? Any websites devoted to these...

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Gentlefolk, Does anyone have experience of using Bluetooth technology for communicating between Laptop and PDA in the field - or, for that matter, between PC and PDA at home ? With Seasonal Greetings, Stan Kochanowski. UK.

Just bought a 'new' ship. The gel-coat needs some work. Not too bad just a little oxidation. So, what are people using (materials and tools) to: Remove slight oxidation. Polish Wax (with UV protection) Buff-out When talking about buffers, is a rotary buffer the best to use?

Marfa, West Texas, USA March 19, 2005 The annual Marfa Spring Wave Soaring Camp began this weekend with lenticular clouds in every quadrant. In March and April, steady SW winds over the mountains in Mexico may generate the wave downwind near Marfa. Sailplanes thermal up to cloudbase (15,000'...

Wanted to buy the Cambridge GPS box Model 20. Please contact me if you have a used one for sale. John Murphy

The Region V South Soaring Contest at Cordele, GA is planned for May 14-21 this year, three weeks after the Perry Region V North Contest ends. Contest days are Monday-Saturday, May 16-21. Sunday, May 15, is Official Practice Day. The CD is Andy McQuigg. Ray Galloway will be doing the weather. ...

For everyone who is offended at US oriented posts....close this one now. For those not offended, At our recent pre-season safety meeting it was brought to our attention that the FAA's glider flying handbook is available for download for free in PDF format. The word FREE usually gets...

Hi all, Over time, the members of our club modified the turnpoints they use in their flight computers. This came to light as we scored our year long contest. To resolve the problems this created, we've put together a single list for all to use. Ultimately, we hope to put it on John Liebacher's...

Some years ago, the Museum of Flight at Santa Monica (CA) airport exhibited the glider in which 2 Navy pilots had set a world record (at the time) for non-stop endurance flight in Hawaii. The museum has since been closed. Does any one know where the glider is now ? Inquiring minds need to know, I...

I'm selling the HP iPAQ Pocket PC H2210 in excellent condition on eBay. I'm only selling it because I rarely use it anymore and my tightwad husband has been getting on my case about my spending habits and I need to prove to him that I can take responsibility for my actions. Here is what you'll get...

I have this notion, to fly my glider on an extended flying holiday in Europe. I would like to find out if it is possible to fly a registered, licensed home built experimental glider in Europe. Who would I have to contact in Europe to find out? Regards Udo

Looking to buy a used Model 20 Cambridge GPS recorder. Just the GPS box is of interest. Contact me if you have one for sale. Thanks, John Murphy

I'd like to spend a week (or 10 days maybe) next November - January to do some flying in the Andes. Chile, Argentina... what would be the best place to go for some gliding in the Spanish speaking mountains? Any particular club or commercial operations that need to be checked there? Thanks!

Two gliderscoming in to the finish directly over the runway. One at about 100 ft and the other at 150 ft. The one at 150 ft is going about 30 knots faster than the lower and flies over it just as the lower glider is pulling up. Lower glider misses the one above by approx. 5-10 ft. This happened...

HI all The buttons for scale menu, turn points and MC, will set off the reset button. Only after I push reset can I push scale or any other button again and after that it will work. this will repeat it self every time I want a change. This is a very slow process. Also once in the while the image of...

Hi Everyone, Preparations for the Region 7 Soaring Contest in Albert Lea, MN are coming along nicely. We are going to have a lot of fun! Please note that if you haven't yet registered for the contest and sent in your $100 deposit, you need to do that before Wednesday, March 30th to avoid the $50...