I would appreciate if someone could provide me with the schematic for wiring the Terra TX760D aircraft radio. Original info was lost sometime ago. Was not able to come up with the schematic with a google search.

The US Sport Pilot initiative seems like it will be fully approved in less than another year. I wonder if Sport Pilots will be insurable in the US? By happy coincidence, Jane and Dennis both seem to be strong supporters, so I hope they can help with the final problem (which has also thwarted...

http://www.solar-impulse.com/fr/index.php Here's a link to the new dream by Bertrand Piccard. It looks very much like a (motor) glider, to me. ....'round the world with solar power... Aldo Cernezzi

A comment in addition to my previous about keeping the ailerons neutral for min. speed. Since adding winglets to my RHJ-8 (2S HP 14) the tufts showed how important it is to keep the winglet flow attached. A bit of slip easily stalls the inner winglet, negating it's benefit. John Firth

I've come across some thin (0.008 inches), flexible solar panels that look like they'd be ideal for gliders. These are the PowerFilm 7.2V 100mA ($30) units, with and without adhesive on the back: http://store.sundancesolar.com/pow72v100maf1.html So, $120 would buy me 4 panels, which would give me...

Your U.S. Team Committee (USTC) will be proposing to the SSA Board of Directors a number of changes to the "SSA US Soaring Team Selection Policy" at their winter meeting in Atlanta, and the USTC solicits your thoughts on these changes by December 31, 2003. The proposed changes to the existing...

Newbie here. I ran across a joke that said the market value for a used PW-5 was based entirely on what the instruments and trailer were worth. It appears this issue was beaten to death at one time, but I'm curious for a paragraph or two explanation of why the ship gets no respect. Thanks

http://www.glider.dk/main_news_show.asp?idx=371 A pair of model turbines screwed on to a Blanik. I picked this up off a Danish site so I have little idea what the text really says. From the pictures I see a small, low drag installation. Perfect for fitting as a sort of modern day 'Top' engine. Ian

What are the entry requirements and how long may the glider stay in NZ? Any costs for importing a US glider to NZ? Thanks, Tom # 711.

Hi, I live on the west coast and am considering buying a glider on the east coast. This means a problem of transporting the glider from the east coast to the west. Two possibilities: (1) I go get it. This means that I could pull your glider to the east coast for you. Anyone need a glider...

Hi all, I have received 10 rolls of this tape from a tape distributor going out of business. The problem is that it's two inch wide not the usual 1 inch. It's the same stuff indicated below that Wings and Wheels sells. If anyone knows of a place or that can do this themselves and split this into...

What's the difference in the shapes of these mylars. My manual calls for different "forms" depending on where the mylar seal is located.....ie top vs bottom of wing. How often should one replace mylar seals on the wings? Is this judgement based on hours flown or just time since it was...

My original brush-like trim that 'covers' the slots inside the cockpit of my LS-6 are worn down and I'd like to replace them. Anyone know of a source for these "brushes"? They're black nylon, about 3/4 inch wide, and serve to close the slots the controls exit from, yet still allow their...

I was wondering if any of the manufacturers are considering submitting for IGC approval a GPS WAAS system that does not incorporate a barograph? Seems to me that such system is far more accurate then those that incorporate a barograph, and should also never need calibration. Ivan

Hi all, I'm here to report that I cheated death and survived a flight in a glider with the dreaded "Landing Flaps and V-Tails of Death". Jim Harper graciously allowed me to fly his beautiful HP-16. What's an HP-16 you say? Well, looks to be just like the HP-18 (or I should say the HP-18 is just...

See our homepage on www.koldingflyveklub.dk Best regards Anders Lauesen, "Z"

Klaus Ohlmann flew, one way, 1600 km last Saturday. Sunday was 2200 km (goal of 2032 km) on Sunday. GA

For much more see: http://www.sssa.org.za

One of the members of www.gliderforum.com has posted some amazing pictures from his mothers collection of late 30's gliding scene. They can be checked out here http://www.gliderforum.com/photos/photo-main.asp Enjoy Regards

Recent threads that discussed handling and performance have referred to the aft cg limit, perhaps implying that there is a fixed aft limit. For the ASW-19b and the ASW-28, the gliders I have most recent experience in, the aft cg limit moves forward as the gross weight increases. I assume this is...