I have a friend looking at rebuilding an IS-29 lark. Are parts available? Does it have a life limit like the 28? Thanks, Jim

For the LS8-15 the inner tanks are filled first. For all LS8-18 versions the outer tanks need to be filled first for structural reasons. The the 18m retrofit actually includes changing the tank sequence (new pages in the manual and the lever sequence needs to be changed for dumping in the correct...

This Piper PA-20 Pacer tow-plane was highly modified by its' previous owner. It has a one-time STC that covers the 180 hp engine, variable speed prop, Mooney motor mounts and sky-light. John Kangas spent seven years refurbishing it. It now sports new fabric, leather interior, LED landing lights on...

Dear Contestant, We are still hoping for more pilots at the Region III Contest, hosted by Finger Lakes Soaring Club in Dansville, NY. The dates this year will be from August 17th to August 23th, with a practice day on Saturday, August 16th. We are planning to run two classes; FAI handicap class...

I have had several health issues and quite frankly little time to fly so I've flown this glider only 3 times since it arrived in the USA this year. I also own partnerships in 4 other gliders that I share expences with and and flown only 1 flight in 1 of these this year so I am glider poor and need...

I just had to share this video of a 15 year old girl on her birthday. She REALLY wants to be a glider pilot. She kept squeaking every time we hit a bump so I turned the camera back on her while I thermaled and then pushed the stick forward several tines on purpose to get this recording for you...

Bill Gawthrop who won the U.S. Open Nationals at Montague on July 3rd, is doing well after the crash of his beautiful JS-1c Jet at Truckee, CA. I have not talked directly with Bill, only his wife Dianne. The circumstances of the crash remain unclear, but seem to be unrelated to any mechanical...

6, 03.08.2014, results Racing Task Task length: 355,9km Max points: 1000, Day factor = 1,000, #1 2L Ducarouge Anne FRA ASG29E 251.9km 1000 Gentelmen, the standing ovation, please

I have an audio joy indicator. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=847540228598429&set=vb.129861727032953&type=2&theater Boggs

Soarist It is thanks to the many hundreds of hours of research, investigation and dedication by the California City Glider Pilots Action Group and the soaring community in general. That we at least temporarily have some hope of Caltrans re-permitting Cal City Airport to return to the safe, sane...

Any of the computer wizards have any idea how I can start getting emails from this group again. They stopped about a year ago. Here is what I have tried. Changed my email settings at least 6 times Resigned from group Rejoined group Created a new email address (same domain as previous but new...

I have a flight that qualifies for numerous Oregon state free distance records, and declared records if my declaration is valid. I'm trying to figure out if my electronic declaration is valid. I did not do a paper declaration. Please no comments about paper declarations in this post please. I...

Several months ago I stopped getting the daily digest of posts, I've done all the normal things to re-start getting them including Unsubscribing and re-subscribing, but no luck. Does anyone have any ideas on wat coud be the matter? and/or how to fix?? I really miss you guys alot, and even the Odd...

National 360 parachute Oudie (original) PowerFLARM brick system Condor system Please contact me offline for details if interested. Roger

We have over 500 pictures on our camera, plus video that we will post form the Worlds here in Poland, but until then, I want to pass along some Facebook pages with a lot of great pictures. It's really worth a...

I have an SZD55 flying under an experimental/exhibition certificate in the US. It was manufactured at the factory in Poland. I have made some changes to the instrumentation in the panel and a few other items. Can anyone confirm that all that is required by the FAA is a logbook entry by myself...

Hi, Is here anybody who has experience with Socata Rally 235 as tow-plane? Have you been flying this plane as tow-plane or being towed behind? What are pros and cons? How does this plane look in comparison to competitors like Pawnee, Maule, Husky, Wilga, Robin and so on. I'll appreciate any...

Robert Drew, director of the classic "The Sun Ship Game", died at the age of 90. Most soaring pilots who love this film know little of his other ground-breaking films. Similarly, filmmakers familiar with those films have never heard of "The Sun Ship Game". When I made "A Fine Week of Soaring" he...

To All, The brake on our PW-5 has failed. The brake cable end that attaches to the hand brake handle came loose from the handle. The cable was attached to a pin that fits into the brake handle. The steel pin is retained in the brake handle by a snap ring. The pin was evidently soldered or welded...

If you are at or visiting a soaring site 'nearby' GPS Interference Testing - Alamogordo, NM Notice Number: NOTC5484 August 1-30 2014 Alamogordo, NM 500 NMR - 40000 MSL https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2014/Jul/WSMR_14-08_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf