Yes, really. E-mail only to marfagliders AT a0l.c0m Southwest Texas, USA.

Hi, There are no spare canopies from the run. But the same mold is owned by a PIK20 owner in CA, and it could be shipped to the manufacturer in LA for about $200 each way. I can give you more information. Bret

Good news for Ely soaring fans. First, great thanks to Keith for providing his Cessna and arranging tow pilot. Towing service in Ely will be available from June 29 until July 18 for 10 pilots. Reservation fee is 150 $ per week. Weekly increments only. Towing cost will be based per tach time,...

Hi Ruediger, there is a drawing from Grob, specifying the turbulator location for the single-seaters as follows (distances measured on the pressure side of the wing from the trailing edge to the trailing edge of the tape): Wing root: 360mm Inboard end of the aileron: 300mm Wing tip: 178mm Twin I...

Hi all, I'm on a student budget, and I'm looking for a bargain on any Oudie IGCs out there that aren't being flown. Maybe you upgraded or haven't flown in a while. Regardless, please send me an email if you have one that you're willing to part with! Cheers! Patrick Grady email:...

Howdy Everyone, As you may have heard by now, Uvalde will once again host the Gliding World Championships in August 2023. In pre-preparation, we’ll be hosting a Pre Pre Pre WGC contest in Uvalde this summer from August 16th thru 22nd, with a practice day on the 15th. This will be a fun...

Does anyone in the US have any experience installing a Tost tow reel in a PA-18 Supercub? Our club Pawnees both have Tost reels installed and we think they are great, and would like to install the same tow reel in the Supercub we are rebuilding. Looking for any 337/field approval examples we could...

For android, US only https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aca.cd7lzp.myapplication Created a handy little android app to generate your customized Dr Jack BLIPMAP NAM forecast at a glance. Spread the word. XA

Hi All Our Clucb 2-33A has a very small fixed tailwheel. I have seen others with swiveling tailwheels. Does anyone have a picture or better yet an exploded drawing of the swivel assembly? Thanks Bruce

Dear colegue, I'm interested in this article about Astir turbulators. Please can You send scan. To or Beet regards from Croatia Josko

This presentation was given at the March meeting (via web conference) of the Chicagoland Glider Council (http://chicagolandglidercouncil.com). This presentation talks about the basics of what ELTs, PLBs, and Personal GPS Trackers and how they might benefit you. Comparison of the various devices by...

This video is off topic, but since it was made by a glider pilot, me, I thought it would be appropriate to share it with y'all. https://youtu.be/GNnxoXNScSA Stay safe! Branko XYU

While many of you live in areas where flying is shut down, don’t waste the time watching the View (ridiculous), the news (depressing), or the stock market (down right scary). Theres much you can do that will jump start your soaring season once this viral mess is done. Here’s some suggestions,...

Hey Guys, With coronavirus clamping down on flying activities and keeping us home, it looks like many will only be able to get their flying fix in the virtual skies. If you are looking for competition and racing, check out US Nightly Soaring at 9pm eastern every day and Monday Night Soaring at...

Who would have thought. Manditory quarantine for 14 days after returning from a vacation. At least the airport has social distancing built into the space and culture. But no...manditory closure...oh my

Can someone tell me how to load area maps and waypoints into the Clear Nav simulator? Thanks,

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Cathering Eaglin was tragically killed in a car accident last night. Catherine was one of the brightest spots on this planet. Can't find words.

No, they are not about supersonic gliders, but they do a great job of explaining wing aerodynamics. The only question I have is what business did Shell Oil have in aviation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSmqsg0DbTY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciIv_7WkPxQ And here are some interesting...

Hi, After its initial success in 2016, VSA’s English translation of Hans Jacobs’ sailplane building classic Werkstattpraxis is now available again since February 2020. The first printing of Workshop Practice was sold out after a year and a half and its continued demand inspired VSA to publish...