Our fabulous Boulder, Colorado, soaring operation is seeking a full- time salaried CFI-G As Soon As Possible. Please call Owner David Campbell on his cell phone, (303)587-7127 to discuss details. MHG is a very active FBO doing single & double (2-32) rides, basic and advanced training, a Regional...

Anyone ever hear of a seaplane/amphibious motor-glider? I wonder if there is one out there that I have never heard about. If not, what do you all think about the possibility of creating one? Would it be possible to have all of these qualifications in one aircraft? I have toyed with the idea,...

The Caesar Creek Soaring Club (CCSC) is using an old FoxPro database that has been functionaing as our financial package tracking membership, flights, shares, billings and expenses. As the computers keep evolving, the software does not and it is getting increasingly difficult to update our systems...

hi - does anyone have some sample aircraft leases they could share? The scenario is an entity buying a tow plane and leasing exclusively to a glider club (separate entity) Thanks Michael Poe Eagleville Soaring, LLC

EASA has issued an Airworthiness Directive concerning some parachutes produced between 4 april 2008 - 15 january 2010. The defect is a serious one: the canopies might not deploy. Types: Slimpack t204 and Thinback t104, serial numbers from 41495 to 41776. in this online catalog, in the first two...

I'm planning to fly my first oxygen-required contest this year at the Parowan sports class nationals in June of this year. Anyone out there have an EDS pulse-ox system they'd be willing to loan/rent to me for the month of June? I already have an O2 bottle and a primary regulator (aerox) -...

I haven't heard anything in a few years about the requirement to carry an FAA Exemption letter in the cockpit. Is it still a requirement or has common sense prevailed? The latest info I could find on the SSA web site only extends the exemption until October 2008. Thanks, Bob 7U

Hi All, I'm working on a project that I can't talk about much, but I was hoping to prevail upon some experts here. I need to analyze some IGC files in my project, and try to use the data to determine the behavior of the glider. As I understand it, the bulk of the IGC file is just a series of...

Security 250 26' canopy. packed Sept 2009 in storage bag. $500 includes shipping 517-260-7797

Hello all, I am looking for a rudder for a G102 IIIb to replace one that has been wind damaged. Please contact Clark

FS: Strong model 305 chair parachute in perfect condition with manual. Black in color with grey trim and with black carrying bag. $800 plus shipping. tel. (707)287-8220 CA.

I am looking for some feedback from those that have used both in a racing environment. I have raced with WinPilot for the last 5 years and am looking at possibly changing to SeeYou Mobile and wanted to get feedback from those that have flown with both. I currently have a Cambridge 302 as the...

Does anyone know the weight of the inner wing panels of any of the following 18 meter wings? Ventus 2cx Discus 2c ASG-29 Thanks, Greg

Some assembly required! http://www.aigaviation.com/aviationsalvage/salvagedetail.aspx?faano=N106US

I have been waiting for the SN-10 USB "stick" to come out and it came just in time for Santa to stuff it in old JJ's sock. Installation was straight forward, but when I tried to enter the latest software (2.34) using the stick, it wouldn't take it. Paul Remde answered my e-mail right away and...

Where are commercial and other oportunities to receive training in self-launiching sailplanes in the US? Any help is appreciated. Ernst

WHAT: Soaring Safety Foundation Flight Instructor Refresher Course WHO: Instructed by Rich Carlson of the SSF WHEN:March 6-7, 2010 WHE National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) - in the main Seminar room 1850 Table Mesa Dr Boulder, CO (303) 497-1000 Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (both...

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I figured this forum would be a great spot to ask some of the advanced contest pilots about their personel strategies & tactics they use to win. I've watched a fine week of soaring, masters of the wave, read Winning on the Wind, cross country soaring by reichman, New Soaring Pilot and a couple...

General Tadeusz Gora Jan 4, aged 91. Polish pilot who completed a remarkable glider flight on May 18 1938 when he flew a PWS-101 glider from Bezmiechowa, in south-east Poland, to a small town near Vilnius, a then world record distance of 577.8 kilometres. For this he was the first recipient of the...