Thanks to Leigh Zimmerman for her reports on the day.

Want another reason to come to Oshkosh this year plus be able to participate in the show. Luca Bertossio will be performing at Oshkosh Airventure this year and needs a towplane. The airshow is July 20 - 26. He will be performing both day and twilight shows. If you have a towplane and this sounds...

I had the seat pan out of my glider and I noticed that there are several braided wires connecting the metal stick to other metal parts and the (-) side of the power distribution block, battery, and (via power distribution wires) to the (-) of the electrical instruments (with small fuses on each...

Quick question. What is the going rate for a Discus B or CS in Europe? There doesnt seem to have been many for sale this winter/spring so not much to base an insurance value on. Looking for a value for1995 or later, winglets, basic panel, no fancy vario good trailer and gelcoat. As mentioned...

The latest release (V4.99) of software for the S7 vario is exhibiting some unusual behavior in at least two different aircraft. Has anyone else noticed any of the issues below? SETUP: Oudie II, PowerFlarm brick, S7 vario, Flarmview. S7 is version 4.99, vario is version 4.98 Flarmview is latest...

Hi, This Thursday I will be driving to Nephi, Utah for the OLC Camp. I can't wait! If you are also going to Nephi - let me know if you want me to bring any soaring products to the event. You would avoid shipping charges. I will probably bring a few LXNAV Nano3 units and Cloudstreet...

I can not attend the Nephi Cross Country camp. I have made motel reservations for the entire event. If you are interested in attending, I will wait to cancel the room until we can coordinate the switch. It is a fantastic chance for great soaring and wonderful get-togethers after soaring. I loved...

Soarist I will readily admit that I no longer make it a point to read the magazine cover to cover or the endless RAS postings. But I doubt that I was the only one shocked by the recent post on RAS about the FAA Advance Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking (Anprm) regarding requests for public comment on...

The Eagle Field Winch classes for Jul 18-19 and Sep 12 -13 each have an opening for pilots interested in training and endorsements for winch ground launching. Although most of the pilots who've taken the course will probably not utilize the winch training at their club, the stick and rudder...

Here are a few to get you started; - lifting streams of light - fingers bold and brave fulfill - my giddy hearts delight - Gear is down and locked - air speed, traffic, spoilers, wind - no going around

Mid Atlantic Soaring Association is again sponsoring the Region 4 North Contest October 11-17, 2015 at Fairfield, Pa. This beautiful part of Pennsylvania offers diverse soaring conditions including thermals, wave and ridge flying . We invite all interested pilots to join us.

....copyright 2007 by Bill Geist; ISBN 978-0-7679-2272-2; subtitle "Discovering the Peculiar Charms of Small-Town America" in which - among other charms - is the chapter entitled, "The Alien Highway: Rachel, Nevada" which begins: "Rachel, Nevada: only place I ever had a gun drawn on me; only...

Whilst I endure the 18 months until my JS1-C arrives I've been stumbling across JS1 clips on youtube and adding them to a playlist. Does anyone have anymore links that i can add?

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Very sad news. Any details on what happened? By Journal North Staff UPDATED: Friday, June 5, 2015 at 5:30 pm PUBLISHED: Friday, June 5, 2015 at 4:30 pm SANTA FE -- New Mexico State police have identified the deceased pilot of a downed glider aircraft found Thursday afternoon southeast of Santa Fe...

to John Murray: Congratulations on your retirement. And, by the way, your old Standard Cirrus, now Lima Yankee, is alive and well in its trailer next to my driveway in State College, PA. It flew last Wednesday. - David Reitter

every 2-33 manual i have seen says mild aerobatcs to 80 mph can be done (1-5 in link below). To loop a 2-33 is not dangerous, if you know what you are doing. http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/SGS_233__Schweizer__Flight_Manual_D7C2581F1DF8E.pdf

The 18-Meter, Open and Club Class Nationals is about to start and we are short a tow plane. If anyone would be interested in helping us out, please call 307-752-9548. Thank you!!

Flarm needs a box that is similar to that used by A&Ps to do transponder checks. Something portable that would allow you to test the send and receive range of your glider on the ground. Idally you would do sy 4 tests. Off the nose, behind, and left and right. Range analysis tool is ok, but it's...