A question for any aerodynamicists out the why does low aero tow speed adversely affect the handling of a glider so drastically? Occasionally I’ve received an aero tow in my LS-8 (dry) at 55 kt (minimum recommended aero tow speed is 54 kt). The plane is heavy and unresponsive at that speed;...

Here's a brief review of my experience with PowerFlarm at last week's Region 9 contest in Moriarty. As some of you know, I've been a bit annoyed with some of my PowerFlarm experience - setup isn't really intuitive and it's hard to find all the info you need in the manual. The antennas are cheesy...

It appears that a third S-H aircraft has broken up in flight this season. Rather than giving private assurances/explanations to individual S-H owners, could someone in-the-know please tell us what is going on?

Hi all, I have received 10 rolls of this tape from a tape distributor going out of business. The problem is that it's two inch wide not the usual 1 inch. It's the same stuff indicated below that Wings and Wheels sells. If anyone knows of a place or that can do this themselves and split this into...

Recent discussions at my small club have centered around the cuurency requirements for commercial glider pilots. My understanding is that a pilot may not carry passengers unless they have had three take offs and landings within the previous ninety days in an aircraft of the same category, class and...

Folks: You will not yet find this on any accident/incident reports. There were no fatalities. A pilot called me to relay this story. The SZD-50-3 Puchacsz was bought used from Europe and imported to the US with ~1900 hours. The glider was given a US airworthiness inspection, and licensed by an...

I have one of the older rectangular box Dittels. They slide into a tray which mounts to the panel. To secure the radio box to the tray, there's a screw which pivots a little aluminum tab into a locking position. My aluminum tab is stripped out. Where can I get a replacement? I guess I could...

My top surface mylar seems to have lost some of it's curvature, because it doesn't quite touch the aileron and flaps when they are in positive positions. Does anyone know a way to put the curve back into the mylar without removing it? It's so well adhered and smoothly installed, I'd like to...

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the destruction of Sisu 1a, s/n 101, N6390X. We had a big storm blow through Avenal Ca and there was much damage. She was tied out (claw anchors, ratchet straps with screw shackles, wings on stands, tail elevated) but the ground liquefied and it was...

Fellow Soaring Enthusiasts on RAS, The SSA and specifically the SSA Growth and Development committee have accepted the donation of a Blanik L13 for use as a static display at aviation events. Meant as a promotional tool, this purpose built display will allow adults and kids to experience the...

Is there a way to input a security code in a Cambridge GPS_NAV and seal it without spending hundreds of dollars? Inquiring minds want to know. Steve Michalik

In short, What is required to install a non-TSO’d moving map flight computer IN the panel of my certified glider? A 337 mess? WG

What is the max towing weight (max weight of the glider) for the PA-18 150 hp and 180hp? Where can I find information on this (on the net). Thanks! Robert ASW 28-18E

Does anyone know what active type, make and model of sailplane is the most numerous in the world and in the USA? Bill Snead

Tony Condon is on a downwind dash from Wellington, KS. Last I heard, goal was somewhere in Texas. Cloud base should be pushing 7000 AGL, and tailwinds in excess of 30 knots. B/S ratio forecast is pretty low, but I have flown on similar sorts of days and found the lift to be very good. Will see...

The NTSB just reported a Super Dimona crashed in the pattern at Winsted, MN on 5Sept. 1 dead, 1 injured. Anybody got any more info on this? Does that make 8 this year? Sad, JJ

Given the lesser density of air on Mars what would be the glide ratio of a PW-5 starting at an altitude of say 5000 feet? (lesser gravity, too) Is it worth book a trip in next few years?

Very nice DG 200 for sale very good condition, very well equipped easy to fly flap ship, L/D 42/1 located near Montreal Canada send your email address for specs sheet and price to: tel. 450-377-5737

Can anybody give us any more information on this crash? Minor damage, but the pilot died? A private Schweizer SGS 1-35, glider, registration N2878H, impacted the terrain shortly after tow release at Wurtsboro-Sullivan County Airport (N82), Wurtsboro, New York. The glider sustained minor damage...

Just curious, how is the performance of the Ventus C with 17.6m tips installed versus standard 15m with good winglets? I have done some searching and seen some consensus that the 16.6m tips are typically not used much due to the performance degradation at high air speeds. But what about the 17.6...