I am trying to locate 3 of the 2.2kg Schempp-Hirth Discus lead ballast plates. Rather unlikely someone is going to have the set and wanting to sell but I figured it's worth a shot. I drilled automotive lead ballast to 10mm but underestimated the limited space up in the nose of the Discus. Turns...

Hi, FLARM sent a note with great news yesterday! The PowerFLARM Fusion units for U.S. customers will be on the way to me in 1 to 2 weeks. I have many pre-orders, but I ordered many extra units for stock. If you want one and haven't ordered yet, you can order...

On many German gliders on the ASI is a yellow triangle. This Yelloe Triangle on my ASw 20 and my LS3a is the factory recommended approach airspeed. This speed is 49 knots. This has bothered me for a long time now, I think the factory did alot of pilots a disservice by putting this, to me anyway,...

As soon as my subscription runs out, the program starts acting up. This really ****es me off. I paid for the program and the fact that they sabotage it to get you to purchase the upgrade is very disappointing. If I don't want the "improvements", the program that I paid for should still work. In my...

I am trying to install an old LX7007 Pro IGC vario/computer in a 2-seat glider. I bought a complete used package including the 2 units in front and 2 in rear and all the cabling. But I am lacking some useful information that I hope somebody here on RAS could help me with. After this model was...

I got an e-mailing from the FAA that said, among other things: New editions of all FAA aeronautical charts are now available for pdf download every 56 days. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/Digital_Products/vfr/ The previous editions of the sectionals are dated on that page at...

Just lowered price and listed on ebay for pictures. http://ebay.us/2X181Y?cmpnId=5338273189

Interesting situation that we are all faced with the last few weeks, things are more serious than we ever expected. I was having a great discussion last evening with my family member who is an Infectious Disease MD, the discussion was eye opening! This is a game changer, and China has much to blame...

There is a very nice article in the March 2021 issue of EAA Sport Aviation on Sarah's world championship win! On the contents page there is a beautiful 2-page wide picture of Sarah flying her Ventus 2ax against a sky full of clouds colored orange by the setting sun. Another 2-pager flying...

For all your friends that want to know what all this glider stuff is all about. I ran across this very well done article on "How To Become a Glider Pilot" https://hangar.flights/guides/how-to-become-a-glider-pilot/ Here is the link to the video mentioned in the article describing soaring to...

An early-season accident in Germany yesterday (Feb. 27, 2021), with a happy outcome: an ASK-21 ends up hanging among trees close to the Burg Feuerstein Airfield (Bayern); no injuries to the pilot reported. I like the way the rope is used to secure the pilot by recovery. Watch the...

Why bother chasing a new instrument panel? They are very expensive, hard to get, and a blank "factory" panel is difficult to cut properly and get "spot on". This alternative method works great and actually offers "easier to service" benefits. The concept is to cut a new panel from redi-available...

Hello to all Pik glider owners I have a canopy mold that should accommodate all Pik-20’s and the Pik-30 which is a Pik-20EIIF. The mold is in L.A. California and I’m making a new one for my glider. We could get a group discount of 12% and maybe more if we get a few more added to the order. I...

Hello to all Pik glider owners I have a canopy mold that should accommodate all Pik-20’s and the Pik-30 which is a Pik-20EIIF. The mold is in L.A. California and I’m making a new one for my glider. We could get a group discount of 12% and maybe more if we get a few more added to the order. I...

I would like advice on tablets such as KOBO mini which will run XCSOAR; my Kobo Usb port has died. stay safe. John Firth

Last year while motor gliding the western states I had trouble finding airports that can fill my oxygen bottle. I did get fills at Ely, Minden, and Inyokern. Do you know of places that can help out a visiting pilot?

Well, It worked for me! Dan 5J On 2/24/21 12:00 PM, Dan Marotta wrote: Since I use the Thunderbird email client to read RAS and I just discovered that I can attach a file to a message, I thought I'd do a test run.Â* Anybody out there see the picture?

Every two years the ChicagoLand Glider Council hosts an all-day virtual seminar. This year the seminar will be held on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 starting at 8:30AM CT and going to 4:45PM CT with breaks in between speakers. WINGS credit is available. Pre-registration is not required. The...

On 2/24/2021 12:00 PM, Dan Marotta wrote: Since I use the Thunderbird email client to read RAS and I just discovered that I can attach a file to a message, I thought I'd do a test run. Anybody out there see the picture? Worked for me - using T-bird. Dern! Learn sumthin' new most every...

Looking for a blank instrument panel for a Ventus C.