There is an article in this month of "Business & Commercial Aviation" regarding lightning. It says that in 1999, a ASK21 desintegrated large sections of the fuselage, while flying in clear air, about 800 yards from a cloud. Both pilots were ejected from the strike, but fortunately were...

Hi my name is Graeme Cooper, 10 years ago I was in the front seat of the ASK21 glider that was destroyed by lightning in 1999, the flight was a birthday present to celebrate my 30th. Please visit my justgiving webpage to read my story and see what I am planning now for my...

The Inaugural Club Class race in America is now in the books and it has been FUN! I want to thank the 15m National folks for allowing us to be a part of their contest and to fly with them at Cordele, Georgia, USA. If you don't know Cordele, I can tell you it is a fantastic place to fly. There...

Anyone seen or using an LX Map in a glider - or is it just too big? John Galloway

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I am trying to get a handle on the number of active soaring pilots in the US for some statistical studies. In 2003 John Roake from New Zeeland stated in a table he developed that the number was 29390. He also stated that the FAA and SSA numbers were not representative. I am looking for ideas on how...

If the forecast is correct, this weekend may be one of the best of the year for thermals in the southern Sierra and along the Inyo/Whites. Sunday might be as good as July 5, 2007. There is no excuse. Long flights should be possible from your choice of Crystal, Krey, Cal City, Tehachapi, or...

After trolling for suggestions here, I decided to fly from Cal City with Caracole soaring last weekend. What a great choice that turned out to be! Friendly helpful folks, a restaurant right at the airport, camping right on site, with a working shower and everything. I had a great time even though...

Trying to figure out the best places to install the microswitches on the spoiler and gear. Do not want ANY exposed wiring. H3, Front Royal, VA.

Does anyone use an O2 cylinder mounted in the hatchback area of a 102 ? I have studs glassed in, but have never seen an example of a bracket and would like to mount an O2 bottle there. If you have this or have seen it, please post a description or better yet, post a photo.

Hi, Are there any glider pilots out there using the Bendix King AV8OR unit? I ask because I need help getting my unit's supplied SD card back to its original configuration. It is a great product! I have been testing it with SeeYou Mobile for PNA. You can see my review of it...

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I recently learned that the restricted airspace in the SE corner of Arizona (R-2303) is not in effect during the weekends. Does anyone happen to know if any of the restricted areas over central New Mexico (R-5107 -- over the White Sands Missile Range) have a similar policy? ~ted/2NO

Godspeed Hans Berg http://www.windsorstar.com/Soaring+enthusiast+dies+gliding+field/1597662/story.html

All, I've place my ASW20b on the market, some of you in the states know it's Id (21) and know it's a fine ship. If interested please see the ad on W&W at: http://www.wingsandwheels.com/wantads3.htm Respectfully, Rick Culbertson Colorado, USA

Thursday, 14 MAY 09 Where oh where is the famous Cordele weather? It sure isn't here right now. I know. It will be here by the "buckets full" once the contest is over. Today's weather was similar to yesterday. Low bases to the cu's, but with the added dimension of actual precipitation. Rain...

You shoulda been here... Phil sent out a note on Monday that Wednesday looked *really* good. I got in gear and got my plane ready, Bill Greenwood was kind enough to come over and do my annual condition inspection, all set except for the forecast. National Weather Service said chance of rain in the...