I am going to be in Portugal from September 2 until September 17. It would be great to be able to visit a soaring site and even better to be able to fly. I speak Spanish and understand Portuguese some time... Any information would be most welcome. Peter Kelemen

I have a pair of wing tip skids from Wings and Wheels. They are the white ones, described on the website as "Gray/white soft rubber-like material skids". I need to shape them to fit the curvature of the wing. I have considered using the cylindrical end of my belt sander but am concerned with...

Butler Beta Backpack Parachute for sale. Date of Manufacture 6 Jun 1986. 28' C-9 Military canopy. Latest inspection and repack on Aug 19, 2011 at Skydive Temple in Salado, Texas with no issues. I purchased a new chute last year and this is taking up space, so out it goes! Pictures available upon...

For those of you with motorized sailplanes, the Fuelventure efficiency contest might be something of interest. At this year's Copperstate Southwest Regional Fly-in, we will be hosting another fuel efficiency contest. New for this year is an additional 200 mile competition for aircraft flying the...

I have firm plans on attending the Chilhowee Octoberfest on Oct 14th-16th. I know of one other friend who will be there (XF). Does anyone else on this forum have plans to attend? Just trying to get a feel of what the potential turnout will be. Also, from those who have attended this in this...

Details and Photos at http://www.williamssoaring.com/ForSale.html Rex Mayes Williams Soaring Center

Hi XCSoar users, I am new to XCSoar. I am currently reading the manual for version 6.2 and playing with XCSoar on my PC and iPAQ hx4700. My goal is to become a technical resource for XCSoar users. But since I'm new, it will take me some time to get up to speed. I'll be perfectly honest, in...

I have a used, well kept Para-phernalia mini Softie emergency parachute for sale. It has a current re-pack (good until Jan 2012). It has been re-packed and used semi-regularly for flying in a glider. Has been stored at home in a climate controlled location when not in use....

Planning on taking a little bike trip around Africa starting next year. Would like to do some gliding on the way. Apart from the well known clubs and operations in South Africa and Nambia, I've found that there are gliding operations in Morroco, Tunsia and Eygpyt. Don't know if they still have...

The 2011 Pilot Opinion Poll and the 2011 Election for the Rules Committee are open through October 19th and can be accessed at http://www.adamsfive.com/soaring/survey/surveys.php The poll and election are open to SSA members on the US Pilot Ranking List. We solicit, appreciate and encourage your...

This winter’s projects include adding an artificial horizon (AH) and PowerFlarm to my panel. I am trying to determine which AH would be best suited for occasional use in XC soaring flights. It would be very helpful to hear from pilots with experience using AH in gliders. Attributes I think would...

I bought an Oudie a few month ago, and promptly broke the screen by leaning against a glider with it in my pocket. I replaced it with another computer, and now am trying to figure out what to do with this one. I have been told that for $200 I can get my busted Oudie replaced, so I am offering it...

Both Pawnees at the local glider club suffer from leaking front crankshaft oil seals. One has had several oil seal changes and the problem is not cured, the other started leaking within a few hundred hours of a major overhaul. One is in original fixed prop configuration and the other was...

The owners are back at SLGP. They will be posting the dates for the Seniors 2012. It will be held March 10-17th

We had great soaring weather September 19, 2011 in New Mexico and thought I would share some of the flight with RAS members. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_5prnVzxQ4 Brad Hill was kind enough to share two of his musical compositions for the video. Hope you like it.

http://www.inogenaviator.com/products.html This oxygen system looks interesting but is only certified to 15k and battery life is only 6 hours. It would be nice to do away with filling bottles. Does anybody know of any other systems available or on the horizon that would be more useful to glider...

Hi all, I am about to head off overseas for a 3yr assignment. I will be leaving my LS6 in its trailer (fibreglass Komet). Are there any ideas on specific prepapration I could do to limit deterioration? I would like to give her a coat of wax before putting her away. Maybe a sheet of plastic...

Hi: I'm looking for an used parachute. Please send details, pictures and asked price Regards

Hi group, Does anybody know where I can get a rubber tailskid for an LS 4? Thanks, Juan Carlos

It sure would be nice to have an IPAD app to keep track of glider times on the flight line. Maybe a clock at the top with the ability to log launch and landing times for multiple gliders and pilots simultaneously while showing elapsed time in the air for each flight etc.... Sure would beat our...