I have a set of aging Jaxeda covers for my 1998 classic Duo Discus that will be ready to replace soon. Can anyone advise me about any developments in the glider cover market? This ship is based in Minden, NV--hot, dry, windy. Thanks!

I have flown sailplanes that had all the avionics they did when they were built in the 1950s. And others that had 'modern' technology like electronic varios and a comm. None (so far) have had a transponder, FLARM, ADS-B, Bose sound or XM satellite. Recently, I read a comment (elsewhere) from...

https://mashable.com/video/train-plane-hybrid/ You gotta admit, it's better than the electric train pulling a blimp. Maybe with a longer extension cord, electric gliders could work.

This from February 2021, Volume 14 No. 5 page 40, "International Accident Report Nov-Dec 2000". The third "accident" reported: "Comment: The aircraft experienced a loss of adequate lift and force landed to open field terrain in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. The glider was not damaged and the pilot...

Here's an accident I haven't seen mentioned. The teenager is VERY lucky. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-56521537

Didn't want to hijack the current FES tread so I thought I'd start a new one. This topic came up over dinner a couple of weeks ago. When you add all the following into a pot and stir, whats the "Best" Say for Western Great Basin flying. I think it may be the Carat, but I don't know much about...

I admit I am not at all familiar with this glider and I couldn't really find much about it on the interwebs. I'm also not in the market. Just wondering why a seemingly modern two-seat motor glider would be selling (or not) at such a low price.

Yay, it works! All of our complaining did nothing but some competition from a better product did.

At around 12:54 today, Thomas Johnson (V12 - MiniNumbus) was injured in a takeoff groundloop accident. He was airlifted to an Orlando hospital, where he'll be met by his wife. Emergency medical personnel were pleased with his vital signs and cautiously optimistic about his prospects for...

We can all learn much about life from this: https://www.cnn.com/2013/03/09/living/higher-call-military-chivalry/index.html

....he KNOWS how disappointed he will be, having to read (poorly) from his cheat sheets!

Glider Friends: We haven't exceeded the local capacity for on-line attendance, so I figured I should open the door a little wider. The series will continue another few weeks (until Chris gets tired of being an organizer). This isn't a major presentation, a Chat -- it runs about an hour. This one...

Hello all, My name is Jac and I am new to this group. I am purchasing a glider and I need to tow it to Williams in CA. I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas on how best to go about this? First option yes would of course be to go down myself, rent a pickup or a car with a tow hitch and...

Hello fellow first gen Ventus owners. I'm removing and replacing the seals on the lower wing surface of my Ventus b. The previous installation had tape (perhaps teflon) from the wing to the flaps, but no mylar seal. The ailerons currently have both tape and mylar kombi seals. I'm using...

Due to Covid-19, no update... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEJJb_ufo8A

Hi all, I'm bored. I'm without a sailplane. I'm planning for my retirement, which is still some years away. I hope it will include some OLC, casual competitions, badge, or regional record attempts probably limited to the USA. It could possibly include a homebuilt or refurbished sailplane. As...

Hi Does anyone have experience with ordering spare parts for SZD gliders? At the moment I am looking for spare parts for our Junior and Puchacz gliders. We have to much play on the aileron connections between the wing and fuselage. We have ordered the parts for a couple of moths ago, but its is...

Busker's mom wants police to pick up son Man ejected from Fringe 'very ill' Sarah Gibb Special to The StarPhoenix August 10, 2004

Is Kabatoff a motor glider guy?

There are 16 Silent 2 Electros in the FAA Registration Data Base. 3 are for sale and are all low time. Any thoughts? Are they uncomfortable, poor penetration, what?