Our Duo's turbo has suddenly stopped working. It spins up ok at 55Kt when decompressed & continues windmilling when the decompression is released. The engine starts after 2 - 3 seconds, runs for 2 seconds then cuts out. After 1 - 2 seconds it starts again & the sequence is repeated. It's as if the...

I have started a new playlist on my Fox One Corp youtube channel to go through some of the features on the LX family of flight computers. My LX flight computers playlist is he https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeAW0PUi2pqKAMJP7ETBplGNNlUYh0aKl Subscribe to my youtube channel to get...

While not technically a soaring story it is aviation. I thought the group could use some fun from a real story and whom among us hasn't given a ride to someone we wished we hadn't. One Degree of Separation Full disclosure, this is a true story, but with plausible deniability and to protect me...

Hi all - does anyone have any experience with cleaning seat belt webbing? I can remove the buckles from the webbing and was wondering if this material can be washed using a mild detergent like Woollite or similar. Uli 'AS'

I have applied some teflon spray with a brush into the canopy sliding window rails with good result. Now I'm wondering whether I could use it in the same way under the mylar tape on the wings to reduce friction and ease forces on the ailerons. Any thoughts if and how it reacts with gelcoat/glass...

As I interpret 14 CFR 61.63 (Additional aircraft ratings ...), particularly this part, an applicant for a category add-on rating: (4) Need not take an additional knowledge test, provided the applicant holds an airplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift, weight-shift-control aircraft, powered parachute, or...

Any ideas on liability insurance for older pilots that can't get glider insurance.

Joe Bostic had the opportunity and pleasure yesterday to fly toward Durango and over Silverton and Telluride on a flight from Moriarty, getting to see the color and grandeur of the San Juan mountains many of us in SW Colorado used to view almost daily when flying from the now closed down Val Air...

Anyone know what the real-world wait time for delivery of one of these is?

I searched and did not find that this topic was already posted on RAS. Here's the video that documents the infraction https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=QwK9wu8Cxeo&feature=emb_logo Here's Bruno's recent comment: 2 weeks ago Update 10 months later: I uploaded this video and 4 days...

Grob 103 Twin II ACRO for Sale, Asking $20k OBO. This 2-seat medium-performance trainer is battle tested but Airworthy! This glider recently had an annual inspection and flies every weekend. ~10,740 hrs TT. Useful Load: ~365 lbs. Owned and Operated by Sandhill Soaring Club, in Southeast Michigan...

SSA Webinars are free. They were initiated as a way to archive the knowledge of experienced soaring persons on a variety of topics, in a user entertaining manner. All webinars are archived and also free at www.ssa.org/Webinars. Most of them also qualify for FAA WINGS Program credits, if you...

What a surprise, just today my son brought me a great gift to fight off the flaming liberals at the gliderport. It is a Bulgarian AK47 with 2000 rounds of ammunition. Thank god that I raised this kid correctly, educated him and he achieved the status of a Structural Engineer, PE. He advised me to...

Glider tows will be available most every day during the month of July. Especially with prior notice. Please contact John Gonthier for more information and scheduling. 435-640-3978

Hello! Anybody out West have a refinished LS3 they would be interested in selling? Would also consider a 3A, and maybe a 4. Thank you!

Hi Folks, This might be more interesting for those who have an engine behind them - surplus Dutch Air Force flight suits in a wide range of sizes, $65 shipped to the USA. They look like they have all the right pockets for glider flying. Have ordered one myself - I have bought from this online...

Anybody been noticing duplicate flights being posted on OLC by Daniel and David Mockler? It's happened enough times to not be a simple mistake. Last one was July 5 posted from Moriarty.

So, anyone have a source for those unicorns? I have several 5.7, but like the display options for 5.8 a LOT more. I recall asking dealers some years ago, and was told that I had bought all available from the dealers I spoke with. Wondering if there might be a way to get older ones re-programmed...

I need to reattach one. What adhesive would work? I think I put this one on with rubber cement and got 10 plus years service but was wondering if there is a better solution for getting the flat surface of the rubber bumper to adhere to the curved wing surface.

Pretty impressive. Link includes videos. https://boingboing.net/2020/07/03/owen-morse-sets-hang-gliding-w.html