For those of you who watched Gordon Boettger's downwind wave flights you will remember the HRRR graphics that showed the train of mountain waves. Now, the NOAA GSD people in Boulder, CO have added another field: PBL Height. PBL stand for the Planetary Boundary Layer which is the thermal...

My newsletter has received some new interest, and folks want to know how to subscribe. It is free. Go to http://www.eglider.org On the right side of the screen, in the indicated box, enter your email address.

Glider Flight Instructor Seminar, Sept 8 thru 12th at Ridge Soaring Gliderport, Julian, Pennsylvania. The purpose of this seminar is to enhance standards in flight training methods. Essentially, we will begin with flight lesson one and share how we do it to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation...

I have people ask me about gliding all the time. I always send them to the http://www.letsgogliding.com/ site and forward them links for Bruno Vassel or Balleka videos on YouTube. Does anyone else have any favorite sites that they send people to in order for them to get interested in gliding?

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My US based club has a messy system of making announcements and shared discussions. We are in the torture of reply all emails. The good news is we want to go to something else. What communications systems work for other clubs? We would like to be able to make announcements of what days we operate...

What have you guys found to be the best "flight computer" app for a smart phone or tablet? Ive tried using iGlide for the iPhone (basic version), but it doesn't seem to have the functionality of a true flight computer where you can input a task, turn points, etc. Do I just need to upgrade to the...

Hey Guys, I am excited to announce that the second annual Aero Club Albatross winter seminars tickets are now available at: February 2nd: Soaring with the Champions - Higher, Farther, Faster, Longer! https://aca-soaring-with-champs.eventbrite.com - March 2nd: Gliding to Racing- Learning to...

Anyone know of a good source to order the black rubber piece that is part of the Schweitzer tow hook?

A start in the right direction for those who feel they must have this: http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2015/March/17/FreeFlight-Equip-It-2020?WT.mc_id=150320epilot&WT.mc_sect=tec -- Dan Marotta

On Saturday, February 25, 1995 5:38:56 PM UTC-5, Craig Knowles wrote: Does anyone know whatever became of Northeast Gliderport in Salem, NH? I took some lessons there years ago and wanted to resume but the place is no longer in operation and seems to have been converted into a golf...

In one of these containers: http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/55937000/jpg/_55937665_013088251-1.jpg

Any ideas where a student like me can find an affordable volkslogger? Many thanks, Sarmed.

Does anybody know the current location of Simtec? The listed phone number in Hesperia CA is answered by someone else.

What are the diffrences betwenn the L/NAV an S/NAV?

The aft wing locks on my Grob G102 are just about at their limits and it looks like I will be installing oversize bearings to correct this. Does anyone have experience doing this and if so, how difficult of a job is it? Tim

I have a Paraphernalia Softie emergency chute for sale. The rig is approx. 3 years old and in near perfect condition. The rig has a blue harness and blue/white container. Located in the USA. Asking $850. Chuck

A couple of keen Kiwi's are looking to hire or swap either an ASH25 or = Ventus 2's for the Nationals at Hobbs this year. We have a couple of ASH25's & Ventus 2cxt at Omarama, New Zealand with = Chalets on the airfield. If you can assist we would love to hear about = it. Please contact Grae...

John Roake, Chairman of the International Gliding Commission's Membership Committee, has stated (see on-line Gliding Magazine at http://www.glidingmagazine.com/FeatureArticle.asp?id=400) that based on newly revised FAA statistics the SSA represents less than 50% of sailplane pilots in the USA. So...

I'm looking for an original "Parts Catalog" for the Grob G103B. Information please in private to apieper at sbcglobal.net