The nine px Alice prototype suffered a setback in Arizona as a fire on the ground damaged the plane significantly, ahead of planned taxi tests. https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/eviation-alice-prototype-damaged-by-electric-fire-in-arizona/136327.article In other electrifying news, a...

So, I have been using white lithium grease for decades for all my glider fittings. This has worked out fine, no problems ever, all my fittings have stayed nice, with no damage of any kind. However, now that I have an 18 meter motorglider and am retired and blessed with time to go soar, my rigging...

Episode #9 of The Thermal…the antipodean edition...now out. In this Episode of The Thermal, we go to Australia and hear about the impact of the devastating bush fires from the head of the Gliding Federation of Australia. And we also find out what it’s like to fly in the Women’s World...

Updated IGC-approval documents for 35 types of Flight Recorders (FRs) have been published on the IGC and GFAC web sites with a date of effect on 1 February 2020. These documents standardise references to web pages, email addresses, and details of manufacturers, and there are no changes to...

Kentucky is on the SSA list for non-existent soaring clubs. Any interested glider and/or tow pilots in the Louisville KY area? I have a 2-33 that I will be operating out of Springfield KY 6I2. If interested, send an email to

Any sugestions for a urethane paint for touch up on a 31? I had a little bit, but then waited to long to use it and the paint has separated, and the hardener has dried up. Need to buy some new, and looking for a sugestion for a place to buy some, in quantities less than gallons.

I’m going to another state to fly and I would like to see the airports around the area. How can I see their available airports near the airport i will be towing from? DC

For Folks in the Seattle Area or the Greater Pacific Northwest Seattle Glider Council General Meeting Pacific NW Weather with U of W Research Scientist Rick Steed Monday, February 3rd at 7:00 PM, Museum of Flight Red Barn Classroom Ever wanted to know more about the unique weather here in the...

I just did an Annual on one they just refinished. It’s absolutely gorgeous! Interior is like a Porsche. That Galgula guy did the interior. They skinned it with light weight fiberglass and painted it with PU. I am very impressed!

T-minus 30 and counting down the days to the Soaring Society of America Convention in Little Rock, February 19 – 22, 2020. February 19, Wednesday at 6:00 PM: The Soaring Safety Foundation (SSF) Training and Safety Seminar is the traditional opening event at the SSA Conventions. A talented...

I recently bought a used Cyclo polisher. I borrowed one last year and loved the results. The polisher came with the following foam pads; white, blue, green, orange and yellow pads (least to most aggressive). I used the least aggressive white pads last year and it seemed to do very well to put a...

Hello! I am looking to upgrade the panel in my 1-26, I am mainly looking for a audio vario, and a flight computer. I have been recommended a 302 or lxnav Vario, and a oudie flight computer. I would possibly still be open to other options as well though. If you or someone you know has anything for...

"Schempp-Hirth open class Cirrus" is a new Facebook group about the classic SH Cirrus (Open class 17.4 meter) sailplane. Many new photos, some of which I have contributed of the Open Cirrus (FC) that my father, Fritz Compton, imported in 1968 and flew at the 1969 ("Sun Ship Game") US Nationals at...

Why is a Shiny new Flight Computer always better than the shiny new flight computer I bought a few years ago? The clouds don't change, and the same guys at the top will always be at the top. As a teenager, my 1964 Chevy II always went faster, and I thought I would get hotter chicks just after I...

On Tuesday, October 6, 1998 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, William Hoadley wrote: Does anybody have experience with the Russia sailplanes AC-4 series of gliders? I was curious about how they might be for a pilot not interested in competition, just sport and badge flying. Any comments would be...

Can anyone tell from experience how well a PU finish holds when flying in wave conditions, i.e. low temperatures & strong turbulence? I'm considering to repaint my glider, remove old gelcoat apply T35 as filler polyurethane on top. Can I go wave-flying again with peace of mind? To what extent...

Any suggestions? Either currently available or coming in the near future (next year or so) would be ok, I am not in a rush. Prefer it would fit in one 57mm hole. I take care of navigation and tasks with other standalone devices (full on OpenVario with its own vario/STF sensor board, and a Kobo...

Looking for a working mechanical vario for sale. If you have a winter or whatever sitting up in the shelf gathering dust let me know. It is for installation in another 1-26 thats going to the 1-26 Championships this year. Dan

We’ve had a particularly wet winter in the Pacific Northwest this year, and I got a chance to fly my motorglider today for the first time in over a month. Just prior to takeoff I noticed that my LXNAV S7 Vario had a small spot of visible condensation on the interior of the glass. I’ve noticed...

A new group devoted to sharing knowledge about using the Butterfly vario and optimizing it's settings has just started. You can ask to join he https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/butterfly-vario---air-glide-display-s We aren't picky about members: you just need an interest in the vario,...