15 meter class results: 1st place Diana 2 2nd place Diana 2 http://www.egc2007-issoudun.fr/results/15m/78I_EGC-15M_tot.htm Its superiority above any 15 meter out there is by my standards well proven, if manufacturer can just fix all the bugs...

15 meter class: 1st place Diana 2 2nd place Diana 2 http://www.egc2007-issoudun.fr/results/15m/78I_EGC-15M_tot.htm Apparently all of the Diana's that flew during that competition, not all that bad...

I have a fault with my cambridge version 2 which I wonder if any one else has experienced. I will try the agent but in between time .....? On a recent flight the speed to fly indicator played up showing full pull up advice with settings Mc 0 speed 45 knots and showing 2 down ! Before this it has...

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I built an Excel Spreadsheet for putting my logbook information into. The "Data" worksheet looks like a logbook page. The "Summary" page breaks out some useful, some not so useful information, with settable (is that a word?) date frames. Absolutely free to anyone who wants it, I will send a zip...

Michael is an A & P and last worked on our glider in Southern California. Does anyone know his whereabouts and / or his phone number ? Our plane needs some work and I would like to be able to get hold of him. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Charles

I had 1 depart in Flight and need a replacement. Rumor has it that the factory no longer stocks this style and they are currently on vacation http://www.gliderforum.com/photos/show-album.asp?albumid=5&currentpos=35

This question is looking for legal (ie FAR) answers versus good judgement. Can anyone point me at the accuracy requirements for typical glider instruments such as airspeed, altimeter, vario, and magnetic compass. How much error is permitted before the instrument must be replaced or repaired to...

A number of the current threads talk about winching in the US. As this is fairly new to the US, and old hat in Europe, it might be useful for European readers to offer tips to US clubs who are thinking of trying it. My tips would be: 1. A 3,000 ft run is enough, but 3.5-4k ft is better. 3k ft...

Saturday 18th 6PM at the Tail Dragger bar on Minden airport there will be a get together to celebrate Geoff's life. If you are planning on coming please call the bar and give them a heads up so they can plan food accordingly. Tail Dragger's phone # is 775 782 9500 Regards

I've seen mention of this quite a bit, but have not been able to find examples of the different ways to do this. Anyone care to elaborate on what you do? By the way, I have a flight computer with GPS (302/303) and also have the GlidePlan software for printing areas of sectionals with...

I'll never get around to getting this sailplane built. Too many other projects..... Included in sale: Original 12 meter Woodstock plans-complete Photocopy set of 12 meter Woodstock plans-nearly complete. Original 13 meter Woodstock supplemental plans Photocopy of 13 meter Woodstock...

with this link: http://picasaweb.google.com/richardkaleta/Elmira193702 you will find the album of 10 pictures taken during 1937 Nationals in Elmira NY, USA. Those are the originals, never published anywhere. Author is unknown as is the original owner of this collection. Please help me with...

What must I do/bring as a USA licensed glider pilot in order to fly gliders in Australia?

Hello, I started flying sailplanes back in the early 80's, soloed, flew about 4 hrs solo, then stopped flying for almost 10 years. I subsequently earned my private pilot certificate asel. If I wanted to pursue my glider add on rating would any of my old glider time count towards the requirements? I...

Martine and her aunt have arrived in the US - they are staying at Geoff's house in Minden - if anyone would like any further information they can be reached on Geoff's home phone (I dont have number yet but will have it shortly) or alternatively my email address is - I believe...

The latest issue of the Region 12 newsletter, "Southern California Soaring," is now online at http://www.SoCalSoaring.com. Articles in this issue include: Region 12 Awards Banquet -- Coming on October 13th Winchfest 2007 -- Three Clubs Ground Launch at 29 Palms Flying with KS -- Duo Discus at...

(This is really for rules junkies!) The day 1 sports class winner got 400 points. I thought under the new rules we got more distance points, i.e. 480 for the winner if everyone lands out. 11.6 ‡ â€* Scoring Equations 11.6.5 ‡ â€* Scored completion ratio: SCR =...

.....from the Sport Pilot certificate? I'm currently working on my Sport Pilot certificate and when that's done I want to add glider "approval". I've heard rumors about a "light-sport" category of glider, but I'm interested in the full monty. Question: Can I "add on" gliders to a Sport Pilot...

Having just completed flying the Region 10 Contest at Fredericksburg, Gillipsie County Airfield in the great State of Texas, I wanted to publicly thank the organizers, the Fault Line Flyers and the many other volunteers that made the contest a roaring success. This was one of the tightest run...