Will the Becker 4201 run off 12v battery? Seems like it needs 14v

Hi all Anybody got any links to a Kestrel 19 T59D owner group,pages etc? I have obtained a broken one for a long term project and want to obtain any info that is available re parts, mods and drawings. I remember from somewhere talk of a one piece canopy ala DG mod. Any info much appreciated.

Any recommendations on where to buy premade panel face blanks? Or someone who can make on for me? Looking for a blank panel face for Grob 102 Astir CS Thanks!

The May issue will be mailed later this week. It has an extraordinary number of research reports which will provide considerable interest to all soaring pilots. 1. We provide a research report on restoring Blaniks back into service. Financially the the prices now available makes the exercise...

While looking at the UV damage done to the gelcoat on my glider, it reminds me how much UV radiation we are exposed to while soaring. Particularly out west! Coolibar (no affilation) is in the Sun Protection Clothing business. Take a look at their website. They are making some great products...

My registration is up for renewal and I just sent in the form and a check for $5. Today in the mail I got an offer for a third party to handle it. Total cost? $65. Jeez. I think its a bit funny that you can't do this on line with the FAA. I also like the part where you have to enter the name and...

Does anyone know how much additional power the touch screen version uses? Clay Thomas

So, I got a letter through the post in March requesting the £20 renewal fee, as some of the form was confusing, I opted to email OFCOM to clarify and advise of the new 8.33 installation. I received an automated response stating that they would get back to me within five days, here was are a month...

Hi, Has anyone got a maintenance manual for a Kestrel 19 that I could borrow/scan or whatever. Cheers Robin -- Robin Birch

Hi, Looking for a nice site to take soaring add on training in Ca. Best area would be a little south close to SFO or LAX but not mandatory. Have found these options so far, Soaring Academy, Williams, Skylark. Any suggestions? Brgds,

Any news on new Jonker JS-3 Landing in Sagebrush, short of runway 30 @ Minden?

Thinking of selling my Ka6CR in very nice condition with closed trailer. S/N 6251 1964. I have pictures and more details I can send to those who are interested. MH oxygen included Located in Alberta. Open to offers I will be posting on wings and wheels later this week

I’ve decided to sell my maintenance FBO www.skyeaero.com I started it three years ago to support my glider club Evergreen Soaring as the previous maintenance vendor retired and shutdown. I have another job I do and am getting ready to retire. Planning on flying gliders more! I would like to sell...

I am in search of a tail dolly for a Grob 102 Standard Astir III IMI sells various tail dolly’s including several that fit the Grob Astir CS, Astir Jeans, and Astir 77. Would anyone know if these might also fit the 102 Standard Astir III? Same fuse or different? Thanks in advance. Scott

Bug fixes and performance improvements in this maintenance release. Recommended for all CN2 users. Get it he http://clearnav.net/main/cn-downloads.html See release notes and installation instructions. best regards, Evan Ludeman

Please note a new Ventus C variants AD in Schempp Hirth website. Requires inspection and replacement of Airbrake components. Dan

Dershowitz grades Mueller: Obstruction of justice: C+ Legal analysis: B+ Dershowitz media grade: F https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/dershowitz-on-mueller-report-obstruction-of-justice He says that Pres Trump can't be charged with obstruction for performing his Constitutionally mandated duties,...

Several years ago,I was killing time during the region 8 contest by playing my guitar. Suddenly, I received a vision for the following soaring song. It is sung for obvious reasons to the melody of the old ballad "Ghost Riders In the Sky" Have a chuckle. "Glass Drivers in the...

Follow on SSA Sailplane Tracker https://www.ssa.org/sailplanetracker/default.asp? Already east of Oklahoma City SSE bound. Should arrive by 6-7pm with 25kt tail wind. Walt Rogers WX

Hello, I learned about a mini variometer that purports to have zero time lag. It is called the XC Tracer (https://www.xctracer.com/en/tech-specs/?oid=1861&lang=en). There are versions with FLARM, igc loggers and is solar powered. It is aimed at the hang gliding market. Has anyone used on in a...