Beringer sells a wheel/disc brake kit for the LS4, and I have received a copy of the installation and maintenance manual from their U.S. sales group. I'm looking into whether this kit can additionally be installed in my LS7. I would appreciate any feedback others may have on installing this kit,...

I soar for fun, usually alone when normal people are working or doing some other socially responsible activity.Â* XCSoar or a (GPS-based) flywithCE position recorder is all I need for uploading .igc files to OLC. On a warm/hot day over the Rocky Mountains, it's common to see 17,900' MSL on my...

I’m trying to contact a guy named Donald Macey who owns a funky old one-off home built glider that is falling into neglect. I have his address from the FAA and no one lives there. His landline went dead so I haven’t been able to call him. Wondering if anyone might have a cell number for him?...

Hello, We need your help and the contribution of all the pilots from all the countries ! The mayor of Sallanches (France) has decided to close the airport .... that is the only airfield to fly in the Mont-Blanc and Chamonix valley This aiport is used every year by many plan and glider pilots to...

Hey Guys, Our next great seminar is less than two weeks away! Sign up here! March 2nd: Gliding to Racing- Learning to Soar! Tickets at: https://aca-gliding-to-racing.eventbrite.com All the best, Daniel

Greg Mecklenburg has written two articles regarding the story of three Blanik L-13's that have been to the Blanik factory in the Czech Republic and back to correct the world wide grounding 2010 AD in SOARING Magazine. In the most recent issue of the magazine there was a Letter to The Editor asking...

Background info at https://www.ssa.org/Giving?show=blog&id=5809 Thank you.

I put together a short presentation on how I work with, and repair, air lines in gliders. It might be useful to you. Maybe not. Don't know quite yet. If you find something to add, correct, or just to make a comment, please let me...

I will be spending two months in Hamburg this summer near the Boberg clubs. Anyone on rec.soaring fly at that location? What's the recommended way to get involved for a USA licensed glider pilot? Lars Tuohino

The 2019 GTA schedule has been posted. If you can make it to Georgia, Tennessee or Alabama anytime in the spring, summer or fall please feel welcome to join us. https://gta-racing.info/current-year-rules-and-schedule/ Chris

Has the 2019 SSA handicap list been approved/released yet?

Had my ship refinished and the 302 has had issues since. Replaced the temp probe due to damage and have flown it one time since. For the first 10 minutes the needle was at zero, later moving and matching the LX S100 data for the most part. I have it paired with a ClearNav and at one point the...

I have the lower cost Chinese wing covers and after 3 days of drizzle they appeared to be somewhat internally saturated, sticking to wing. Not sure how much if any water is getting thru as everything is damp. When the sun finally appeared, the covers seemed to dry fast enough. With all of that I...

Does anyone know of a Discus that might be for sale?

New Glasflügel Libelle H-201B Add-On Sailplane for Condor 2 Please buy from Cumulus Soaring, Inc. http://cumulus-soaring.com/condor2.htm#Condor2-Libelle Video: https://youtu.be/UDSWeDDbphU Many consider the Glasflügel Libelle to be the most beautiful sailplane ever made. It is also lovely to...

A while ago several people remarked that Schleicher gliders offer a strobe was an option. Below is an URL to a youtube video of such strobe. Typically the strobe is coupled with an unit from LxNav that allow the strobe to be on, only flash with Flarm warning, or...

Any recommendations for getting a Dittel FSG 71M serviced? Mine has a sticker on the side that reads "Replace Memory Battery 2005". The radio is working perfectly, but I want to get that battery out before it starts leaking. I have found owners manuals and schematics on the web, but nothing...

Vijay Raj Battery Cages are developed indigenously which are suitable for open & closed house system. Battery Cages for Broilers & Layers are manufactured with auto feeding system, auto manure removal system, & auto egg collection. These are designed according to the farm environment so they are...

Mountain High EDS system wanted for a single-seater. -Val

Where can we find a Tost tow bar mount design and equipment for an L-19? Boggs