Looking to add solar charging to my trailer by using flexible solar panels. Would rather not drill through the Aluminum top. Any experience with adhesives to use ? Dan

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The wing root bearings on my Ventus are difficult to align and require force to rotate to the right position of parallel to the face of the spar. Tried greasing, but suspect it needs a clean up first. What would you use to clean and free them ? Dan

I am thinking A CG tow hook for the towplane, likr RC models do. This way Glider can stall the tow plane while kiting, but not point its nose down. I envision a tunnel for the tow rope along the fuselage top so it doesn't jam the rudder/elevator. The front end of tunnel/rope is connected to the...

Hi All I get an error message when I try to join the forumn. I want to connect my Oudie 2 to Conbdor on my PC. I guess I need a cable from one of the suppliers. Anyhing else ? Dan

For an experimental glider, do you have to record a TN performed on the glider ? Does it need and A&P signature ? Dan

Hi all, Planning to install a Transponder Antenna on my Ventus CM. Schempp Hirth indicates the possibilty of installing on top of the fuselage , behind the engine compartment doors. Regarding being seen by ATC and Airlines, would that location perform better/worse/same as the standard location on...

Hi, A small part of My Ventus C airbrake, in the middle of the brake, is protruding above the wing when locked, enough to annoy me. The 2 ends of the brake are fine, a small part is sticking slightly above the wing surface when the brakes are locked. Any ideas ? Dan

I wonder how other pilots of flapped ships are using their flaps. I don't use any flap till I am aligned with the runway on final approach. Don't like the sluggish aileron control and the forward stick pressure required on the dreaded base to final turn. I switch to positive flap on final. Any...

I always assumed that there are more overshoot airport accidents than undershoot ones. That is mainly due to our general knowledge that it's better to be too high than not high enough. Am I correct here ? Dan

What oil to use for lubricating control system bearings and components. Dan

Please note a new Ventus C variants AD in Schempp Hirth website. Requires inspection and replacement of Airbrake components. Dan

Looking to replace my cockpit 2 side pockets, for my Ventus. Any idea where to get it done in the US ? Also, best method to attach it to the side walls. Dan

I saw a Trailer cover offered. Seems to cover quite nicely a standard Cobra trailer. Color is white. I wonder if this a solution to reduce or eliminate formation of condensation inside the trailer walls, especially metal ones. I would assume that since the top and side walls are somewhat insulated...

I changed a wheel in my Cobra trailer with the glider inside. I located the Jack just under the corner between the bottom and side wall, next to the fender. Looked flimsy, but held fine, no bending of wall or edge. Was I lucky or is this the right place to do it ? Dan

Does iGlide show the reachable landing sites in the current McCready setting ? Oudie changes landing sites color to Green for reachable sites. In any case, how important is this feature ? Dan

Can you assume wings weight is max T/O weight - max non lifting parts ? I am trying to find the wing weight for my ventus C Dan

Can you fly a Stemme s10 in the USA with a glider licence and self launching endorsement ? Dan