Ladies and Gentlemen, we are 5 days away from the Preferential Entry Date of 7 January and we still are missing deposits from those of you who have registered online. Without a deposit we cannot hold a space in the contest for you. If you want to fly in the Seniors this year and have not entered,...

Took a flight yesterday and tried to upload. All of the information was on the Nano except it did not record the takeoff location and will not allow me to upload. I guess the internal GPS in the unit failed to pick up the coordinates. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bob

Will be flying the Seniors at Clermont in March. To raise funds for the US Team, KS and I will be taking passengers along and sharing the wisdom of a couple of old soaring graybeards. Want to come? - It’s fun. You can email me - my email is on the SSA web site. First come, first served Best...

Wondering if anyone has boosted the horsepower of a Solo 2350 turbo (or sustainer engine) to get better high and hot performance? If anyone has done this would like both positive and negative comments as to the work done, the results and what they did to boost engine performance.

US Pilots: Tony Condon is down in Australia flying in the Formula 1.0 Grand Prix. Nice online tracking... https://www.f1gp.com.au https://tracking.f1gp.com.au https://www.facebook.com/formula1point0

Hi Everyone! I'm looking for an A-14 regulator, or something similar, to prepare for higher altitude wave flights in the Sierra. Curious if anyone has an one laying around they might be willing to part with or lend for a season. Thanks! Keith

I have couple of items for sale which I thought I'll mention here before putting on Ebay: 1 - Trig TY91 Radio dual frequency monitor in excellent condition including installation parts but does not include wiring harness. For more information see...

Hi, I was hoping to search for some additional sceneries for Condor 2 at http://www.condor-club.eu/, but I haven't been able to get to the site for 2 days. Is it down? I hope it comes back soon. It is a great resource. Best Regards, Paul Remde

Is anyone aware of a glider textbook or manual which teaches the details of taildragger takeoffs and landings in gliders? I have lots of examples that I've used personally with students based on my power training a Champ and dozens of available texts oriented at the power taildragger training. ...

I thought I would give this one more shot.... I have a Bohli compass and it works but the very fine wire that attaches to the gimbal base broke off. I have removed the compass from the glider and looked it over. I don’t have the wire part or skills to fix/ reattach a new wire to the gimbal...

I'd like to know what your opinions are on gliders with 13/13.5 meter span. I would personally be really interested in lighter/smaller gliders with good performance. What are prices on some? I found the GP 11 to be starting at € 69k without VAT.

Hello All, Our Arcus M canopy has always had a problem with proper closure and securement. Despite the passage of three years time, the problem is now better and worse not better. I have read all the advice and comments on a solution to this problem. The glider has been always hangared and...

From Lasham Gliding: "We are sad to announce that one of our UK (and Lasham) gliding legends has passed away. Derek Piggott MBE enjoyed a very full and happy life for 96 years and passed away this afternoon with Maria at his side, in the Princess Alice Hospice having suffered a severe stroke on...

Hello from summer! Today (Dec 30) was the practice day for the Pre-WWGC and Club and Standard Nationals held at Lake Keepit. The US team is Sarah Arnold (Cirrus "GA"), Sylvia Grandstaff (Cirrus "XQV") and Kathy Fosha (Libelle "CX"). Soaring Spot for tasks and...

I have a complete system and many extras for sale. This was updated by Cumulus soaring in 2016 with new calabration and battery. Comes with a model 20? flight recorder and alot of extras. I just removed this from my 27 and it was working fine. I never used it and need the room for a transponder....

I've been trying on a friend's iPad with the Sandisk Connect app, but always get "unsupported file type". Anyone have luck doing this? Jim

I am selling my unused uninstalled Power Flarm Brick Unit FLAPFC10A-000269. Complete with Flarm antennae, GPS antennae PCAS/ADS-B antenna, Power Data cable, UBS extension cable, Butterfly V2 Rectangular Display, and all cables. $1050 USD.

Hope you find this presentation useful for your winter project enjoyment. http://aviation.derosaweb.net/presentations/#spartool Regards, John OHM Ω

Two ASK 21’s just popped up on W&W. Is the FAA getting close to issuing an AD on the spars?

The FAA has granted the privilege (for which I am honored and grateful) to travel most anywhere around the USA (plus Alaska and Hawaii) to conduct your glider pilot checkride for PVT, COM, INITIAL CFI, CFI "add-on", CFI Renewal and a Reinstatement of an expired CFI-Glider. As your Designated Pilot...