I would definitely fly a USA/North American GP - so long as I could find a competitive glider to borrow/rent. Yes, my means keep me stuck in Club Class :-( , but my ambitions are high :-) You know, there is mostly NOTHING but $$$'s stopping interested US pilots from going overseas and competing...

2015 Region 7 Soaring Contest in Albert Lea, Minnesota I am excited to announce the 2015 Region 7 Soaring Contest in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The practice day is on Sunday, May 17th. The contest runs from Monday, May 18th through Saturday, May 23rd. I'm sure it will be a great event. The airport...

The Mifflin Soaring Association (MSA) will hold our fourth annual "Soaring the Appalachians" Seminar this February. The theme is "How to Accomplish the Flights You Want To". We are changing the format this year...Instead of presenting one specific topic (e.g. preparation, weather, technology),...

Il giorno sabato 3 gennaio 2015 15:53:52 UTC+1, Frank Whiteley ha scritto: http://www.sgp.aero/southafrica2015 Looks certainly scary and probably not optimal. his result for day 5 wasn't very good, 111 km/h against 138 for the winner. aldo cernezzi www.voloavela.it

I found this article by Tijl Schmelzer very interesting, about the planning and execution of his recent 100km triangle African speed record that was just over 200 km/hr. Impressive! http://www.scribd.com/doc/252510679/Solving-the-Speed-Run-How-We-Broke-the-200kph-Barrier

All - I am looking for an "all-terrain" wheel dolly for a 15M glider main wheel. I am familiar with the GoJack type products (http://www.zendextool.com/gojak/ ) but unfortunately, the size of the casters will not handle gravel surface. Tires will probably have to be 10" pneumatic to do the job on...

For all you Commercial Glider pilots looking for a laid back, enjoyable summer job .... Teton Aviation Center in Driggs Idaho is looking for a commercial glider pilot to fly scenic glider flights in the Teton Mountains. Our season is typically June-September. This is a great opportunity to spend a...

I have on my dining room table, my Cambridge '302' and I noticed the other day that on the side of the instrument it is marked "301/302". What was a 301 intended to be? Anyone have any history of its development? Thx Bob 7U

The Glider Pilots Ground School Saturday February 21, 2015 Denver, Colorado LANDMARK AVIATION Meeting Room, Rocky Mt. Metro Airport ( JEFFCO-KBJC) 11705 Airport Way, Broomfield, CO 80021 847-364-6200 For Private, Commercial, and CFI Glider FAA exam preparation. Register with Dave Seymour-...

That's the number of guys in my club that have committed to knocking out their CFIGs in 2015. I was earnestly hoping that the number wasn't going to be "one", leaning very heavily on my club President and our board to try to make that number at least "three" and darned if I didn't get the phone...

BoingBoing has a story on the 1990 utopian novel Pacific Edge. The cover features a glider (with winglets). Does anyone know the story behind the cover? http://boingboing.net/2015/01/15/audio-edition-of-pacific-edge.html

Has anyone adopted the K2 brand lithium as a ship battery? Praise or Problems? the reduced weight appeals to me. Scott.

I ended up getting my add on glider rating at Williams Soaring. For all the frustration my local club has caused me, earning the add on was easier than a solo check out with my club (Evergreen Soaring at KAWO), not an exaggeration. I think it took 12 flights or so before I was ready for the...

Hi there, I'm not a glider pilot but I am a PhD student in meteorology. I study how clouds form and it seems that the glider community has a lot of knowledge in that area. There is one article in particular I am seeking that may be directly related to my research. I can't find it for free and I...

I'm sure I'm way behind on this, but yesterday I flew on a new 737-800 with "Split Scimitar" winglets. One airline claimed 3% fuel savings. That seems optimistic to me, but every little bit helps. Is anybody working on adaptations for gliders? SF

Have started a facebook page for Slingsby Sailplane fans:- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slingsby- Sailplanes/1046979238651897?ref=hl

Hi, I’m trying to reach a glider pilot named Juan Pablo Hernandez Vogt. He purchased an item from me which was returned to me a while back. The item is somewhat valuable and has been paid for. I have not been able to reach him. If you know him, please ask him to contact me. Note: This is...

I think this is mesmerizing: www.windyty.com

Hi all, I have two classic Winter barographs for sale. One is in good condition one is in excellent condition. They haven't been calibrated in years obviously.. I'm not even sure how much to ask for them. I realize just about everything is electronic these days but for fun or for flight schools...

Planning on install of a Trig T22 on my Discus 2A. I see that SH recommends installation on bottom of fuselage near gear door canted off at an angle: http://www.schempp-hirth.com/fileadmin/tmdocs/360-4-D-2070.pdf Any recommendations from experience on exactly where to place a stub antenna in such...