Can anybody suggest a suitable solvent for removing the adhesive. So far i`ve used Acetone and it`s only 50% successful.

Can anyone who attended Soaring 100 last weekend report a bit on the happenings? Thanks, Jordan

I will be displaying my Tetra-15 at the Seattle Museum of Flight March 17 and 18. The Tetra-15 is the first article HP-24 that we made in Bob's and my shop over the last several years. I won't be able to take it to the SSA convention in Reno this year, but it will be on display in Seattle on the...

Hi, a few weeks ago we had some great WX here in WI, and I was flying with a friend and we got the Blanik up to 8000' MSL which (sadly) qualifies us for the State Two Seater Absulute Altitude and Altitude Gain records. Now the SC states that no declaration is required for altitude records...

I can't seem to find an acceptable location for my PF portable, so I am trying to sell it in favor of a brick. All antennae included, used twice. With or without RAM Mount and adapter plate. $1,150.00 mark (at) mmfabrication (dot) com

The video on this link may be disturbing to glider pilots. Cockpit area of glider in tree is shattered. You can read the article and not watch the video. http://www.wlos.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wlos_glider-crash-near-mt-mitchell-15167.shtml Pilot injured. Excerpt from...

This year, we have removed the one contest limit on Junior contest fee rebates. Fly as many as you can and claim the rebate. Other requirements are the same as prior years. John Godfrey (QT) RC Chair

Burt here. I'm NOT retiring, I just downsizing my fleet, selling a hangar, offering my collection of vintage music instruments for sale, specifically: My beautifully restored 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (low-time C-85 HP.) Grove brakes, new spars, new prop, etc. Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus, low time,...

Good day all, we are getting ready to go down to the Ridge Soaring Gliderport, No news from Tom and we cannot get them by phone. Understanding per Tom email in February that he was expecting us in spring, and stated that they have to stop operating the airport, does anybody knows something we...

What are the minimum experience levels required at your club before a member is allowed to get out of gliding distance back to the home gliderport, i.e. go cross country? Thanks, Fred Houston, TX

Has anyone else seen it? Has a nice sequence of an ASW-24 in the mountains. I was watching on an IMAX Dome which sort of distorted the image so I'm not sure if it was CGI or not, although I suspect it was. The film was about the 787 and featured Boeings chief test pilot. It sort of was a basic...

Hi , for your info, there is a Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus 15mtr span standard class glider for sale in north florida, Gainesville area, right off I-75 just about 70 miles south of the georgia border.

Anyone using an Aviat Husky A1-B, 180 hp, as a tow-plane? I just purchased one w/ tow hook and would be interested in hearing the experience of others. This Husky also has an 80" Hartzell for improved climb (stock is 76"). * * * FS, beautiful 46' Aeronca Champ 7AC "tow-plane" . . . ah, er, doesn't...

New t-shirt design for the 2006 soaring season. For photo and ordering info in PDF format, send e-mail to:

The Buena Vista, Colorado Pawnee had a partial gear collapse and nailed a runway light with the aileron. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Yet another potential source of lift? http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/11oct_undularbore.htm?list812469 The question is how long do they last and how far they propagate? And, of course, how do you catch one? -Tom

This is a golden opportunity. Dianne Black-Nixon announced at the general member meeting that she was offering a 'Matching Challenge Grant' of up to $25,000 for your donation to the SSA. Mark you tax deductible donation check with 'Matching Challenge Grant' or call the SSA office with your...

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I can't find it now, but there was an add in for Google Earth on here last month that would replay an IGC file; it was so real to watch the tow from our gliderport, just like a regular video. Does anyone have the link? Thanks, Fred

Do any DVD's exist on Soaring? I still have an old VHS player if I have to get that format. Any information appreciated. john Orlando, Florida