Lennie: You are right. It can get very expensive, especially if you've become a total fanatic about it like I have. It's very relaxing for me to get away from my business and go fly. I am very fortunate to be able to afford to do something that I really enjoy. GORDY

Members of this group have provided me with lots of helpful advice & info to help me sort through the many glider types and find the right first ship for myself. Thanks for your help! I have another question. I'm a big guy and could possibly weigh as much as 250lbs dressed for cold weather flying &...

Hi Does anyone know were do download a three view drawing in good quality = of the ASW20. Just like this drawing of the MDM1-"Fox": http://marganski.com.pl/html/A-ENG/FOX3VIEWDRAW.htm Best regards=20 Kristoffer Raun

Would anyone please provide advice on how to fix a tail skid problem? My LS-1d has a rubber tail skid with a hard plastic wheel. The skid tends to 'creep' around the fuselage boom sufficiently enough to cause the glider to not track straight on a paved runway. For takeoffs, I'll point the...

I saw a SZD55 advertised and want to know what does it compare to . I looked at the index of types and it seems Discus1 or slightly better but sink rate seems a little high. Some opinions from those who have flown one. I am actively looking for a glider for myself and trying to fill in my knowledge...

I'm a new glider pilot, having just switched my FAI air sport of choice after 23 years of leaping out of airplanes. By this summer it is almost certain I'll be purchasing my own glider. I'm interested in having fun, cross-country (eventually competing), and having fun, in that order. I've read...

On New Year's Day, five Arizona Soaring Association pilots completed cross-country flights from Pleasant Valley airport (home of Turf Soaring). Tony (you can stay but you have to race) Smolder completed 160 km in his Ventus, while Kirk Stant in ASA's Grob 102, Nigel Cripps in his Ventus 2 and Bob...

Lennie: It's not going into the box at night, it's going into a hanger, so you don't have to worry. I'm not sure what you mean about my L33. GORDY

This morning I read in the Chicago Tribune about a mid-air between a 2-33 and a Piper Cub at Turf Soaring in AZ. Each aircraft was carrying two passengers, all died in the crash. Does anybody have more detailed information on the accident or links to articles in the Phoenix press? Herbert, J7

After comparing the LS3 to the Genesis it was no contest. I bought an awesome Genesis 2. Great cockpit size and everything else. GORDY

We've all complained or heard the complaints about how the SSA doesn't do much for the membership. Fortunately, things are changing, but those of us who want to make more changes need your help. We're updating the SSA club database so the Club and Chapter Committee can provide better service and...

Looking for a GPS-NAV to go with my L Nav. Must be in good working order

I cannot find a link to them that is not broken, does anyone know if they have a current website? Trying to find out information on the Taos 2004 camp.

rumour mill has it there was a mid-air reently over magalies. Any truth in it? Ian Molesworth

I tried asking this questionon on a different thread; it may have been too off topic, but I didn't get much of a response: I'm putting mylar control surface seals on the wings of a Mini Nimbus this winter. At the moment I'm planning on fixing them to the finished wing surface. The alternative is...

This is a collection of flights submitted by the pilots on an honour basis. Up to four flights count for the standings.p It can be accessed at a href="http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html"http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html/ap Following are all the flights currently...

I am doing an inspection of a Krosno, and have found that the forward rudder cables, where they go through the "S" tube to be frayed (several). I would like to replace them, but cannot find a North American equivalent ( I am in Canada). Has anyone a source for the cables, the eye-ends, and the...

To all glider pilots out the This is wishing you 12+ knot thermals and endless cloudstreets at 18,000 ft for 2004. Also wishing you a safe soaring year. Keep your eyes peeled, your speed up and the string straight. Cheers, Charles

The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the SSA) will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic in Atlanta, GA, on Tuesday February 3 and Wednesday February 4, 2004. Clinic Hours: Day One: 8:30 AM to 6 PM Day Two: 8 AM to 5 PM. You need not be a CFI-Glider to attend....

The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the SSA) will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic in Houston, TX, on Saturday January 24 and Sunday January 25, 2004. Clinic Hours: Saturday: 8:30 AM to 6 PM Sunday: 8 AM to 5 PM. You need not be a CFI-Glider to attend. For...