Hi all.... I understand that one model of the MZ 34 single cylinder two stroke engine is designed and used in motor gliders.... And I was wondering what its fuel consumption rates were at various HP outputs as well as what its max continous HP output is...and I am particularly interested in its...

An outline of a talk on the Time Distance Task is available. It was presented by Joerg Stieber, the Chairman of the Sporting Committee of the Canadian Soaring Association. It resides on the web page of Canadian Advanced Soaring. The URL is www.sac.ca/cas/resources/resources.html I recommend this...

Hi, I'm flying whit the air cadet program in Canada and one of the launch method is whit the winch. The cable that we are using is an 1/8" shielded steel cable whit 17 wires. I think we use this cable because it's supplied by the military which support us. Unfortunately, when the cable starting...

The IGC file of my March 25 Sierra wave flight is now at: http://www.gliderforum.com/ under "Flights". Enjoy! Kemp 9J

PERRY, REGION 5 - CRUISE THE GRID IN STYLE Help U.S. Soaring Teams while cruising the flight line in style at the upcoming Region 5 contest. Keep your motor home in the camping area while you cruise the flight line in a speedy electric ramp cart while making a much needed contribution to the U.S....

I heard there was some wind damage at Minden with this last storm. Anybody got the facts? Any gliders involved? Who said JJ's an an ambulance chaser? JJ Sinclair

I am in the process of purchasing a tow vehicle to tow gliders and before I close on the deal for the car I am currently looking at I thought that I would see if there are any other glider pilots that are maybe selling a reliable tow vehicle. Preferably I am looking for an F-150 sized truck or an...

Seattle sailplane pilot killed, one slightly injured in midair with another sailplane. http://tinyurl.com/2mavx

Received via the Seattle Glider Club e-mail list from John Gilbert: (I am forwarding this email from the Evergreen Soaring president - both Wil and Paul were Evergreen members at the time of the accident - John) Evergreen Members, By now most of you have heard about the mid-air collision that

I'm new to both of these products, and I'm a bit perplexed about a connection question. My iPaq has a cradle added to the glider by the previous owner, who like myself, ran WinPilot. The iPaq receives the GPS's NMEA stream from the cradle's connection to the LX5000. Works great, no problem. I...

When I went soaring yesterday, I noticed that the solar vent on my Cobra trailer was not working. The vent was delivered from Germany already installed on the trailer about 2-1/2 years ago. The markings on the vent are "Intersolar" "SOLARVENT" "TYPE 27/28". After noticing problems with mine, I...

There have been lots of requests for additional information on the Taurus so we have a Newsletter by following this link. http://www.mcp.com.au/sinus/newsletters/newsletter-15/newsletter-15.html Thanks Michael Coates

1995, Serial Number 550, factory sealed, auto-hookups. Delivered September, 95. Last # with GERMAN BUILD wing. 450 hrs, excellent condition, Factory winglets, tilt-up panel, tail ballast tank, nose tow hook, two-battery boxes, takes three batteries, pee tube, L-NAV- Volkslogger. Nelson: O2,...

In reading Derek's book, he makes mention that a cable can be effectively repaired with out using aluminum or copper ferrules, but apparently by carefully opening up the 7x7 stranded construction and then interweaving the strands back together for a seamless repair. Obviously this has advantages of...

I am looking for a small group of professionals and folks with practical experience in designing and building a glider launch winch. My preference would be mechanical engineering types with power transmission experience, Diesel engine/truck mechanics, Fabricators, guys that know a thing or two...

On the weekend of April 17 I will be travelling to Jackson, TN (Near Memphis) to pick up a glider. If anyone needs a glider taken east from Albuquerque or an area near give me a call at 505 980 5377 or send me an email. Jeff

21/2 yo LS8-18 with ~235 hours, 18 m tips, no damage history, Cobra trailer with ground handling equipment. Equipped with Winter FSG 71 radio, Winter speaker and wiring harness, gooseneck mike, Ilec SN10B, factory wiring and fuses, 57mm ASI and Alt., Winter 57 mm 10 knot mech. vario.,PZL compass....

Hi I am looking for a solarcell panel for my LS1. Sometime ago (+6 mdr.), I did read about an extrem slim solarcell, witch was mounted on the back of a glider. Now, I can not find the information. Does anyone know technical informations, and/or where to buy slim- and effective solarcells?

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I need some suggestions on how to handle a problem. I've had my sailplane in for repairs now for 4 months. Person I took it to was recommended and told me it was about a 10-15 hr job-gear up mostly scrapes, couple of dings, one small crack. I told insurance, they did okay repair, sent check to me....