SSA quit carrying these things a long time ago, and I don't think I've seen one in over a decade. The blue blackdrop, white letters, "I'd rather be Soaring." Anyone have a lead on one, or feel like parting with one? Thanks Jordan

Hi I was the passenger in the glider that was destroyed by lightning. Here is a link to my scrapbook of the days events. https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/b26ab6da-fd0c-4b8e-a336-9953d791f610

The link does not seem to be working, I keep getting a note the server cannot be found. Might you have another link? On Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-8, David Starer wrote: Many glider pilots, particularly in the UK, will be aware that a K21 based at Dunstable was destroyed...

I am very happy to report that the first public showing of "Cloudstreet: Soaring the American West" occurred last night at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science on the 50 foot Dyna Theater screen. Three hundred viewers got a chance to experience this truly unique showing of the...

On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 2:10:53 PM UTC-7, JJ Sinclair wrote: Johnsinclair210(at)yahoo.como Moving up to a Discus-2. JJ email sent

Has anyone developed a brace or clamp that would support the clamshell if the structs failed or perhaps worse, if one failed? I'm quite nervous, considering the weight of the clamshell and the damage that could be done while the sailplane is in the cradle. I liked the simplicity of the Eberle...

For those of you guys with a motor, what is the TBO and engine cost and/or the per hour engine reserve you use? Thanks!

This is a good one! http://www.ssa.org/Contests?cid=2256&show=blog&id=4001&ContestName=Standard+and+15+Meter+Nationals I was a little hazy on #4, so had to do a little digging. I didn't think he was old enough for a glider pilot's license in 1970 :-). The other three were pretty obvious. ...

I am amazed at the number of 1000k done this mid July in Ely Nevada. And have a special preference for big triangles, but also for Marek Malolepszy flights with the Diana. But I am biased as I own a Diana and would love to achieve 500k plus flights. Congrats to all. Philipp

Hi JJ. Got a aerotow out of Swea****er yesterday. I fly an LS-8 with only wing tip skids. The tow pilot brought a JJ emergency wing wheel which I applied with the supplied duct tape. Worked perfectly to get me off the rough gravel strip. Thank you, JJ! Your device is now part of my permanent...

So PIC time is not dual time, so how do we get a new tow pilot 3 PIC flights in a glider? It didn't used to require PIC time, as I remember, just 3 flights, right? 61.69a(6) Page 74 in the 2015 FAR AIM Boggs

Yesterday looked frustrating. Results for Day 1: http://www.ssa.org/ContestResults.asp?contestId=2256&ContestDetailId=10650&ContestName=Standard+and+15+Meter+Nationals&ContestDate=7/26/2015&ResultsUpdate=True Notice the task - 1 turn MAT (15 mile radius). Ugg. Today looks to have lift to 8-9k...

If you make a claim of say $5000 and want to stay insured, do you end up paying it back (and maybe more)? When I first started glider insurance, I was surprised that you couldn't buy a large-deductible policy. From at least one comment I'm wondering if it's a moot question. I get the feeling...

Anybody happen to have a Rotax 535C cylinder head gathering dust somwhere, or know of a contact that may have? As fitted to DG500M, Janus CM etc. Not having any luck sourcing one in Europe.

Kawa just won the 18M class in the EGC. �

Any recommendations for washing the fabric on a Pawnee? I find myself sitting around the time of year twiddling my fingers waiting to fly a tow but rain, overcast.....you know the drill. I could be using my time to make our tow planes shine........your recommendations please? I know about Simple...

My question is, has anyone every been sued for negligence involving a non commercial glider accident? I am newer to the sport, mostly powered time, and I know that has problems. I know we all are paying tons for insurance, just in case we're the 1st, but it seems to me that paying as much for...

does anyone have a B-4 tail dolly excess to their requirements? Ours seems to have been run over by a youth member. if you do, please reply wit $ requirement r/Jim

http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/21/travel/oshkosh-airshow-perlan-super-glider/index.html A nice article on the Perlan 2 project at Oshkosh. Congrats to the Project organizers, staff, and supporters. Good exposure to gliding.

Today I flew the first day of the Truckee FAI contest. We had about 14 planes in the launch area at once. All pilots had Flarm (and transponders) which was great. My setup is a PowerFlarm Brick (V6.02) with a FlarmVIew display (latest firmware, and powered by the brick). V7 and Oudie are also...