Does anyone know what type of seal exists where the dump valve actuator goes through the root rib of the wing on a LAK-17? I have water seeping here. On the root rib I see a round plate with 3 screws that the actuator rod goes through and assuming there is a seal behind it. Thanks in...

Here's a new guy question. The Region 4 South contest at New Castle says it's a no ballast contest. Why is that? Is this common? Thanks in advance

We've had a pretty crummy soaring season this year in So Cal. But has anyone else noted that the WX predictions from XC Skies and Blipmaps seem to be too optimistic? Sure seems that way to me. Anyone else noticed that? Dan WO

On Aug 22, 2:15*pm, Brad wrote: On Aug 22, 10:12*am, wrote: On Aug 22, 12:15*pm, Bob Kuykendall wrote: On Aug 21, 2:55 pm, ryanglover1969 wrote:

On Aug 22, 6:34*am, Andy wrote: One would imagine that EASA will quickly take some action to have Gandalf grounded. Easy. They will ask the bird for detailed flight logs since the date of manufact... I mean, hatching. No logs, no flying! B.

Any suggestions?

On Aug 22, 10:12*am, wrote: On Aug 22, 12:15*pm, Bob Kuykendall wrote: On Aug 21, 2:55 pm, ryanglover1969 wrote: Very interesting indeed!

On Aug 21, 2:55 pm, ryanglover1969 wrote: Very interesting indeed! Blather aside, I'm thinking that the tool in question is a waviness gauge such as the one I made for checking plugs and molds: http://www.hpaircraft.com/hp-24/update_11_october_04.htm My experience,...

British Air Traffic Control: Beware of Giant Vulture at 35,000 feet By Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY Commercial airline pilots flying over Scotland and Britain have been told to be on the watch for a vulture with a 10-foot wingspan that can fly at heights exceeding 30,000 feet. Reuters says...

Has anyone with the SSA proposed the notion of developing some software that would automate the entire badge review process?? No question that within this sport are numerous talented software folks who could jointly develop some code for this. We're at the point where basically everyone should...

On Aug 21, 1:12*pm, JJ Sinclair wrote: As a matter of fact I purchased the Wng Flattener from Dick just before his untimley death. It is necessary to flatten both the top and bottom of both wings to get maximum perormance increase. You must carefully remove all wax...

I just acquired a gently used 2 year old Softie Mini, Gray color with quick disconnects and the carrying case. It's in perfect condition. Asking $1250.00. Email me at if you are interested.

I am planning on installing a Mountain High EDS O2 system in my glider. Anyone have a used one that they want/need to sell? I need a unit for a single place glider. Thanks in advance Ron Gleason

My glider, a Speed Astir, has static ports about halfway from the trailing edge of the wing and the stabilizer. It also has some static ports just ahead of the fattest part of the fuselage.The forward ports have never been connected to anything since I got it. Do the front ports typically NOT...

Hello I am still using a VP 6 but it seems to have lost it's separate GPS receiver which is a dinosaur anyway. The set seems to still work alright only it does not get any Satelites to play with etc. I was wondering whether any body has tried to drive it with a Volkslogger? The VP 6 supplies its...

Wings & Wheels now has HYDRAULIC ASSISTED DRUM BRAKE CONVERSIONS available for most glider types with TOST Kobold or TOST Standard drum brake wheels. Some gliders that also used TOST Lilliput 4" brake wheels can also be converted to Kobold 4" wheel with 5" Brake assemblies and use a similar kit....

All, we are planning an ASW-20 Gathering at Mountain Valley Airport in Tehachapi CA this coming Labor Day weekend. This event will be part of the annual ESA/VSA Labor Day bash. Plans so far include 2 ASW-20 forums, a weight and balance updates with scales, photo sessions and of course a lot of good...

Does anyone have details? Was wondering if it would be possible to modify some of ours - there are a number of relatively low time L13s in this part of the world. Bruce --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: ---

OK this is kind of silly but the the actual size of the PowerFLARM device has been discussed in other threads. And as pointed out there I think the renderings on the PowerFLARM web site makes the unit look a bit larger that it really is. Anyhow being a visual kind of person (and somebody who...

I hear they'll be in Logan, UT. Can anyone confirm the dates? 9B