There is a technical note dated 9/23/2003 (LBA) regarding fixing of mass balance weights to the elevator of the following models and SNs: V2: 1, 2, 31, 32, 48, 54, 71, 117, 124-151, 153 D2: 1-185, 187-189 D2T: 1-33 See the S-H website for details.

I am considering buying a second hand glider that was recently = refinished with poly paint as opposed to gel coat. What is poly paint? What are the pros and cons of poly paint compared to gel coat? Regards Miguel

http://www.go.ednet.ns.ca/~larry/bsc/winch/winch.html --- What are details and dangers of auto-tow. Any references to that?

Haven't been able to contact them.... are they in the area affected by the California fires? John 'J4"

I think my first posting re Soaring related DVD's got lost in cyberspace. Can anyone help with a source of Soaring/Gliding related DVD's. Cheers, Ron Baker.

Hi! My old VHF-Transceiver in my LS1-0, is old and getting instable. It is therefore time for replacement! I have found Microair 760 VHF Transceiver on the internet. Dual display and output 4W. I have found a dealer of the Transceiver here in Denmark. The Transceiver is in use in UltraLight...

Hi, I now have the very nice TEKK iPAQ cradles in stock for iPAQ h3100, h3600, h3700, h3800, h3900, h5100, h5400 and h5500 Pocket PCs. Details are available at: http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/tekk.htm Many glider pilots have been waiting patiently for this batch of cradles to arrive.

1985 Avtec glider trailer for sale. Half clam shell, fiberglass top, steel frame wooden bottom, Hydraulic brakes, in excellent condition. All rigging included set up for Ventus b, and had a Pegasus in it before that. Tows excellent at 75mph. $3500.00 call Cliff Hilty at 602-527-4409. Phoenix AZ,...

POSTING FOR A FRIEND. Contact info at bottom of post. Jantar 2A. The famous "70" of SSA Poster fame. Approx. 2500 hrs total time. Fundamentally airworthy but could use some TLC. Gel Coat intact except for finish cracks along the flap hingeline. Basic but old panel, O2 system present but...

I have noticed that several articles on glider performance refer to adding/modifying the wing root to get better performance. Can anyone refer me to further info on wing root fairing design and or mods to improve performance. Cheers, Don

Complete and unused Windrose I and II plans and building instructions. Includes extra plans and instructions for 15 meter wings. $300 + you pay shipping. Contact Doug Hoffman at or 248-576-5580 Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm ET 248-693-8835 evenings and weekends.

So far my online browsing has turned up nothing on Mexican Aviation Regulations -- and it doesn't help that I don't know Spanish. Does anybody have a helpful link? I'm trying to find regulations governing "Operations in Mexican TCA's" (not Class B), specifically, that airspace within 30nm of...

From FAA website: http://www2.faa.gov/avr/aai/B_1017_Y.txt IDENTIFICATION Regis#: UNK Make/Model: GLID Description: GLIDER Date: 10/16/2003 Time: 1800 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: N Missing: N Damage: Unknown LOCATION

I need someone in the area of the Limoges Bellegarde gliding club,or someone willing to travel there. I am looking at purchasing a glider from near there and I need someone to do a peliminary walkround or an certified engineer to do a full inspection and report and if negotiations are successful...

I have had excellent performance from a Microaire for the past 4 years in my glider . I frequently talk to other gliders 200 miles away with good transmissions reported and clear reception . Ron (ZA)

I'm trying to develop a simple model for estimating induced power savings for birds based on Wieselberger's (1922) work on ground effect in fixed wings. As I only want a basic picture of what's happening as the wing approaches the ground, I only want an equation for a curve that'll roughly predict...

The following is from an AOPA post and I have no further information yet. I assume that they are talking about eliminating 135.1(5) which allows nonstop sightseeing flights within a 25-mile radius. This is bread & butter for a lot of soaring schools and would be a serious blow to our sport. ...

http://www.serve.com/BSA/sra.htm -- Ken Kochanski

The soaring bug is in me. But unfortunately so is that chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, fried okra, turnip greens and apple pie I had for dinner. I'm a fairly big guy; six foot, one inch tall, broad shoulders. Let's put it this way... I can't drive a Miata. Assuming I crack the scales at the...

What accounting software are soaring clubs using for there operations. I hear QuickBooks may not be flexible enough for soaring club operations. Something to handle billing, accounts payables, reports, aircraft time and charges etc. Thanks in advance, Wells Morse wdmorse AT earthlink DOT net