If there is anyone out there who a) reads the "contest corner" column in Soaring magazine and b) is so bored they actually want to read them before they are printed, upcoming articles are on my webpage at http://faculty.chicagogsb.edu/john.cochrane/research/Papers/#corner I just posted a new...

Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic, March 10-11, 2007 Location: Caesar Creek Soaring Club, Waynesville OH Date: March 10-11, 2007 Status: Firm Cost: $150.00 Registration: Joe Jackson Tel: (513) 851-4816, email: A...

They've been published. http://www.gliding.co.uk/forms/competitionrules2007.pdf From the preface: "Despite the rule changes with respect to safety of persons outside the airfield boundary made in 2006, the CAA have agreed with recent AAIB findings that gliders in competitions

My DG-600 has paired sets of static ports on the fuselage, just above the wing roots. These feed the factory installed angle of attack meter. My meter does not function, and I'd like to construct a replacement. I assume the AOA meter was simply measuring the pressure differential between...

FAA Safety Seminar in Lakeland Florida Sat Feb 17. Presentations begin at 0900 EST. You can view the seminar live, on-line at: http://faaproductionstudios.com/ or http://faasafety.gov/ and click on the icon that reads "View Safety Seminars Live" Tom Knauff

Elmira, NY, ...Sports Class Nationals Uvalde, TX......FAI 15 Meter Nationals Mifflin, PA......FAI 18 Meter Nationals Don't have dates, and thats all I have information on.........# 711.

Has anything developed regarding extending the total time limit on the Pegasus? Tom Idaho

All the recent heated debate on competition finishes, and how to change the rules to prevent beat ups, has focussed on a minimum height finish, which also has its problems. Why not approach the problem from a different direction, and have a rule that states a maximum speed within a radius of the...

Turf Soaring has finally learned that the State of Arizona will renew its lease for the next ten years. As many of you know this has been an issue since Roy put TURF on the market and was hindering most attempts by prospective purchasers. The lease in now in place. This site is vital to soaring...

In reponse to popular demand we will be holding a Region Nine South Regionals in conjunction with the Standard Class Nationals in Hobbs. The practice day will be July 15 and the contest 16th through 22nd. I hope to have registration set up on the SSA website in the next few days. The CD will be...

Any hints how to fabricate releasable instrument tubing, to enable removing the entire instrumnet panel from the glider for winter storage.Winter sells "5 way quick tube connector", I would need something similar solution, but maybe a better and reliable, because I feel this is not 100% safe...

Hello, I'm the daughter of a former sailplane pilot, Mac Snyder from Northern California. Mac is about 85 and no longer active, however he would like to give his collection of Soaring Magazine (from about 1957-85) away where it might be enjoyed. I'll check back. Ginny

Looks like another great GTA season in front of us. In 2007 we are asking for a $15 donation toward trophies and towpilot expenses - $15 for 22 race days at 7 different sites, what a deal! To encourage new B class participation on March 30 Fernando is offering to lead an XC seminar and offer lead...

We will be having a morning competition class for new and old alike. A morning breadfast girl will also have coffee, juices, and snacks before the competition class will be held. Classes will run 30 minutes before the daily pilot briefings, and the panel will have on it, some of our country's best....

Delivery position #7. If you are interested lets talk! This will require $10,000.00+ for deposit

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In reponse to popular demand we will be holding a Region Nine South Regionals in conjunction with the Standard Class Nationals in Hobbs. The practice day will be July 15 and the contest 16th through 22nd. I hope to have registration set up on the SSA website in the next few days. The CD will be...

2007 Iowa Region Soaring Seminar and Banquet Saturday March 3 in Ames, IA Hosted by Silent Knights glider club and Iowa State Flying Cyclones Seminar will take place in Howe Hall on the Iowa State campus starting at 1 PM. The Program is still being developed, it includes the following, and we are...

Does anyone know of any Experimental - Amateur Built gliders that have operating limitations which allow cloud flying with a Turn and Bank? Does anyone know what many type certified designs (Schweizer 1-34 comes to mind) had to prove to be allowed to cloud fly with a Turn and Bank installed? I...

When: Feb 24th, 2007, Seminar Noon-6pm, Mixer 6-7pm, Banquet 7pm+ Whe Clarion Hotel, Denver South, Centennial Airport (formerly Holiday Inn) More information and online registration http:// www.coloradosoaring.org See you in Memphis, Frank Whiteley