I just got the sad news that Ray Temchus, former President of Freedom's Wings International, has passed away. Ray was the first quadriplegic Commercial license glider pilot in the USA, and the first CFIG. He generously brought his glider, a G 103 with hand controls, to my club in Canada to...

In case you miss it in the adverts Hi All Seasonal tug pilot required for 2019 season at Scottish Gliding Centre. Accommodation and living expenses offered. Start early April until late September Minimum 100hrs P1 and tailwheel differences training. email me at...

I received a request today from someone working to get an SGS 1-26 as an available glider in Condor. He wrote: === I have been doing the modelling of a 1-26 on behalf of someone that wants to see this glider being offered as a plane pack from Condor. I have submitted the model to Chris...

RAS, I'm pleased to announce that the Kansas Soaring Association is hosting Region 10 North at the Sunflower Aerodrome near Yoder, KS this year. Practice June 9-10 and Contest June 11-16. We hope you can join us! Kansas is conveniently located approximately half way between the East Coast and the...

As expected, EASA issued the AD - 2018-0081 - 11 April 2018, with an effective date of 25 April, with 60 days to accomplish a one-time inspection. If discrepancies are noted, repairs must be completed before the next flight. I include a link to the AD on the Transport Canada AD website...

There is one slot open May 5,6 for someone looking for a combination winch launch sign off and introduction to off field landing course here in central Pa. The class size has been reduced by one (to three) to allow more flexibility in dodging adverse weather (severe winds, precip, low clouds)....

They just announced the new inReach Mini. Looks interesting in that it is significantly smaller. See the review he https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/05/garmin-inreach-mini-satellite-tracker-in-depth-review.html Not in the market for a new device, but this may change that.

Would anyone have a single line diagram for a Dittel Speaker Box for two microphones? Mine is acting up and I found one additional cable soldered in - can't figure out what it is for and would like to find out what it connects to. Thanks, Uli 'AS'

Over the years I have put together some glider related presentations and information that you might find useful. They have variously been presented at SSA conventions, ChicagoLand Glider Council meetings, regional contests and created just for fun, dang it. Think of them as my brain dumps to...

Some of my flap/aileron hinges on my Mini Nimbus look very damp and brown. I think this is mostly the old brown grease "weeping", but I would like to check and clean up just to be sure as they look pretty bad. The outer seals haven't been replaced for a few years anyway. All surfaces have...

A possible new world record was flown Feb 16, 2018! Keith Essex - 500 km, 15 m glider, 255 kph, Omarama. Subject to verification. Congrats

Each year, the International Council of Air Shows presents the Art Scholl Showmanship Award to the air show act or performer which best exemplifies the qualities of showmanship demonstrated by Art Scholl. This award is the Airshow Industry's equivalent of the Oscar for Best Actor, Best Picture and...

Dear All Concern of Gliding world We are having active gliding activity at Jharkhand in INDIA.In our fleet 3 Motorgliders and 2 Gliders are availiable for flying and soaring activity on hilly area around the Glderodrome. We have 1 IS28 B2 Romanian Glider in our fleet from last 35 years. The...

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Yesterday (Friday, 19th) was the last day of the Australian Multi-Class Nationals, and a great day to end it on. There were climbs to 14,000' (field elevation a couple of hundred) and fast cruises. I stayed up until midnight watching the finishes on gtrack. It was an area task, which is not as easy...

Any thoughts on what the best location is for a boom mike in an ASW27? Currently the mount point is right behind my right shoulder, and when I bend it up, the gooseneck is pinched between my arm and the cockpit edge. not comfortable. Also, do folks like one speaker or two? This might be a...

Calling all Standard Class Gliders to the Texas Soaring Association from July 31 to August 8! We hope to see a large turnout this year with the contest running through our prime soaring season. TSA is one of the largest clubs in the US with our own airfield 30 miles south of DFW. Nice flat terrain...

Dale Kramer proposed a kickstarter funder VTOL aircraft a couple of years ago (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1553012513/vlazair-model-of-230mph-3hr-flight-vertical-takeof) that I had a number of serious concerns over. While the kickstarter was unsuccessful, it is worth noting that such an...

Question for the Moriarty, NM locals: Is there a parachute rigger available at the field or in the area who is familiar with chutes used in gliders, i.e. who can repack a chute 'lump-free'? Uli 'AS'

Another thread mentioned hazards while refilling O2 systems, and I think the subject is serious enough to warrant its own independent thread. A few years ago, a visiting pilot came into my shop, saying his Oxygen transfill line was leaking. (He carries his own cylinder for refills.) I inspected...