Hi Folks, I'm trying to get comfortable in a DG-100 that currently has no headrest, and am finding that my neck gets sore quite quickly without one. I'm 6'3 and am very reclined in the cockpit (I have to be to fit). I'm using a national backpack chute. I'm aware that the early DG-200s with the 2...

Further to my post on corrosion in the wing, I have completed inspection of everything I could see of the drive mechanism of my PIK 20E flaperon drives. A fibre optic monochrome display was very hard to interpret; However a 10w white LED ( at 2 w) on a 1/4 in Al tube allowed visual inspection of...

OK, there is enough interest that I am posting instructions on how to make these. It is actually pretty simple, but you will need access to a lathe, drill press, etc. 1) download the purchased parts list here (https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Public/wingtip%20parts%20list.png?role=personal) and...

For Sale, M&H lightweight KF-011 Kevlar fiber wrapped oxygen bottle. Came as a spare with glider purchase. Manufactured 9/2011 and looks brand new and appears to possibly be unused. Installed CGA-540 valve with pressure gauge.. Appears to need hydro. Will ship for free in U.S., Discounted shipping...

I have purchased 2 Nano 4s from Craggy Aero and both of them have had serious problems. The first one developed a charging problem where it said it was fully charged, but it wasn't, and it would go dead during the flight, and the second Nano 4 has now had the screen go almost completely dark,...

Hello all, Apologies first off if this is not the right discussion group to post to. I just wanted to "advertise" our yearly Bailleau gliding contest held this year July 31st through August 10th - yes, 2 full weeks of flying. We are nearly full and nearing our 70 registered pilot capacity. I...

I hope some of you ASG-29 drivers have either experienced or heard of this issue I'm having with my 2012 ASG-29. The ship has about 200 hours on it. At about 100-110 knots I have a very loud and annoying sound that comes from the rear of the ship. It sounds just like someone blowing over a coke...

Helped the new owner beat his 27 together, last Sunday.............he looked shocked when I suggested he "taper" at least one pin. Nothing too severe, just 15 degrees and only on the part that extends out the back side of both spars. Found a 40mm pin in the barn from K-21 and it has 5 degree taper...

I have a Winter variometer. On my last flight, the needle was sticking at an 8 knot climb indication. After I landed, I tapped on the face of the instrument 4 times and it appeared to correct to zero after the 4th tap. Does anyone know a fix for this? I wonder if the cost to send it to an...

My LS3 headrest has a small 3-sided metal channel about 2� longwith two holes in the top (each about 3/16�) Does anyone know what that is for? https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ub6zxvRg7tL7lrghYNUFJ7onxROKgYlu Thanks Wfpalmer at gmail.

I am looking for a canopy for a Lark 28 B-2 and if possible confirmation the canopy is the same for a 28 B and a 28 B-2

Hi! I'm buying my first glider and it doesn't come with parachute. I'm looking to buy a used parachute no older than 15 years. North California.

Anyone who can help, I am trying to contact Cair Aviation Ltd, for details on a vario manufactured by this company. Specifically, I need to know the type of connector that is fitted to it (there is a three-pin and a 5 pin circular bayonet connector) so that I can purchase the corresponding mating...

I'm one of the club fixit guys, and I got a little obsessed with the task of mounting a tire on a Tost 3" dia. solid tailwheel. I tried all the good advice offered on this and other forums with zero success. Most likely I lack superhuman hand strength and three extra arms. Success took the form...

For sale: SN10B USB adaptor Two meters Kobo, 5" diagonal Top Hat software Mounting pad with USB to serial converter Ram mount Needs 5v power and gps signal.

Hi all, I just purchased the FlywithCE Flight Recorder and downloaded the Logbook software. I'm trying to create tasks but I am unable to select or create any type of task. The task box says 'Unknown' and I can't change it to say a triangle or O&R. Haven't found any helpful information in the...

Annex B deals with Equipment Used in the Validation of Flight Performances, and with permission of the IGC Bureau has just been published on the FAI/IGC and GFAC web pages with Amendment 11. See: www.fai.org/igc-documents and www.ukiws.demon.co.uk/GFAC One factor in publishing now is that the...

What are your thoughts regarding the Phoebus A as a first glider for a low-time pilot who received their training in a 2-33? I have the opportunity to acquire a Phoebus for a very good price from the club that I'm training with, but it has not flown in over 15yrs. No one knows of any obvious...

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)....

I'm about to start flying lessons, and have read through the FAA-published text on glider flying. I have been advised to get the written exam out of the way before lessons, so I can focus on the flying aspect. I have been going through practice questions online, but there are many questions that...