New to gliding (won't say "soaring" since I haven't been accused of doing much of that) and was interested in buying a forgiving starter glider. I've flown the 1-26 extensively but would like a bit more performance--feel like I'm stuck at the field. I've seen the 201 on Wings and Wheels. I've read...

The Transponder chatter on other threads got me to thinking about who’s got the closest near-miss? Thought I’d kick it off with my incident over 40 years ago. I was flying my homebuilt wooden sailplane over Mono Lake, Ca. Cursing south at 16000’ and 60 knots when I spotted a 4 engine jet...

so I made the ultimate dumb move - I updated a working IT device right before I went to a contest. It has not worked since......... To be fair - I did not update the firmware correct off the bat (should have ready the Manuel better) Now - on the ground it looks like it will work fine - as soon...

With all the drama in the 2012 WGC Open Class, here's how the various designs compared by total average points, followed by the total number of ships flown through the end of the contest (for calculating statistical variance): 11427 JS-1C (4) 11316 Concordia (1) 11240 EB-29 (2) 11089 ...

Apple is rumored to have a smaller, 7" iPad in the works to compete with the Kindle Fire which would make it more accomodating in the cockpit for a nav aid than the 11" version. (There may also be a touch- screen in development with realistic tactile feel from a company in Sweden). Anyone have an...

I just purchased a Nugget and am very happy with it. I am looking to connect with other Nugget owners to exchange info on this ship.

I just put together a REALLY cheap system for budding LVVSA XC pilots to use. Here's the breakdown: iPAQ 3870 - ebay $22.50 including shipping (I bought a 'lot' of 5) New battery - $20.00 Bluetooth GPS from Semsons $23.60 including shipping http://www.semsons.com/amabg108blgp.html XCSoar - Free I...

Hi ! The european regulation precise that "gliders with a structural mass of less than 80 kg when single seater or 100 kg when two seater, including those which are foot launched" shall stay under national responsibility, so to say, out of EASA. Could someone tell me what are Regulations for...

The date has been set for the weekend of 27/28 October (weather permitting) for the LVVSA Fall Auto-Tow event. The location is Roach dry lake, off Interstate 15 just north of the California/Nevada border. Directions can be found on the LVVSA.org website. Auto and Aero tows, great food, lots of...

I've been daydreaming about flight computers... Not the ones we have now, but the next generation... I haven't seen any significant step changes in the functions the current generation provide... So I started day dreaming... and I came up with a wish-list, (now some of these are obviously...

I am trying to help a friend find a glider that he can fit into. He is looking for a club class glider or slighty higher cost. What gliders would he be able to fit into?

Who and how please. San Diego news photo looks like the PZL. One of our CFI's was to be there tomorrow on the way back from Mexico, we think he couldnt go today. Thank you in advance for any info. Just out of concern and sincere condolences to all AGCSA. Karen

New pic on the SH site. First flight very soon.

Still learning to benefit from thermalling with another glider and so far have not realized the benefits. If you are opposite another glider and observing your progress in relationship to the other glider how do you adjust your path if you see the other glider in better lift? I seem to have the...

"JohnH" wrote in message ... Paul Lynch wrote: Apples and oranges, supported by unsupportable numbers. "Ephraim" wrote in message ...

Saw the document on thanks to John Welsh. Link to UK site below. Jim http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/20170906EASAAD20170167E.pdf

I have been very actively looking for the perfect "new technology" battery solution for my glider for a few years. I have been looking to fill two battery trays in my 27B fitted for the standard 6' x 2.6" x 3.7" 12 volt 9ah lead batteries with lighter and higher amp hour batteries. There has been...

I have for sale 2 imperial instruments: Vario (10kts) meter Winter 5STV5-3 80mm at 250 Euro ono Altimeter United Instruments (10.000ft) 80mm at 250 Euro ono Buy both and get 10% discount :) also swap for metrical Winter instruments can be discussed. regards from Holland,

Near new, see Wings & Wheels page 10. Price reduced from $150,000 to $140,000. This economy sucks, nobody's buying toys! JJ

I have a 2002 glasstop cobra and I have a lift strut (nitrogen spring?) that just failed on me. It is very difficult to lift the clamshell with even just one failed strut. Is there anyone in the US that might have these in stock? If anyone has replaced theirs with a US made strut I would also...