My club is looking for a tow plane. A Pawnee 230-250hp ship is on our most wanted list but others will be considered. Please respond to john at derosaweb.com. Thanks, John

On Jan 11, 7:14*am, Tom wrote: Over the years, we had several WWII glider pilots show up at Ridge Soaring Gliderport for a glider ride. For most, it would be their first glider ride since a harrowing invasionary flight into enemy territory. Usually, the family...

Is there anyone headed to the convention with a trailer that plans to or could route through the Baltimore area? I have a glider that needs picked up, but it has no trailer. email me at abcondon at gmail thanks! Tony

Over the years, we had several WWII glider pilots show up at Ridge Soaring Gliderport for a glider ride. For most, it would be their first glider ride since a harrowing invasionary flight into enemy territory. Usually, the family would have bought a gift certificate, and they would all show up,...

I e-mailed Dr. Weber with some constructive suggestions and questions regarding his proposed service fee policy, and am posting part of this exchange because fellow DG and LS owners may be interested. SUGGESTION: To the extent that service fees are really necessary, why not add some reasonable...

http://townhall.com/columnists/DavidRStokes/2009/12/06/goldie,_gliders,_and_god?page=full&comments=true

I recently tried to use the FAA's online procedure for replacing my paper certificates with the required plastic ones. I had no trouble at all with my Ground Instructor and Parachute Rigger tickets, but the site refused to let me replace my Commercial license, citing error # 214. After some...

Eagleville Sailplanes is the oldest gliderport in the south and operates on the oldest airports in Tennessee that's still active. The operation has found itself forced to transition from a commercial operation to a club. The good news is we have 20 members who are ready to pay the fees to become...

Hi, I have a Becker 3201, connected to a Becker Speaker box (1PL 042) that has two DIN sockets. One is currently being use by the Mic and the other I believe is for a headset. Any ideas where I can get a lightweight headset with the DIN connection? Thanks, Bob 7U

Jack has been getting off light lately - in the interest of full disclosure ... http://www.pgcsoaring.org/07%20Banquet/2007%20Banquet.html

What can I say, these guys have the mind of a hawk and the balls of a bull. What a good race today. The local won, but what you missed was the local crowd going bananas when he crossed the line. A memorable experience for me. Time to head north thru the night.

http://www.hmhfp.info/SG_09E.html

On Dec 13 2009, 5:14*am, Jeroen wrote: Do you own a LS or a DG and you want spoil your day, please follow this link: http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/betreuung-e.html I think DG has to re think their business model bigtime, who will buy a new DG in the...

I'm still looking for links to articles or other media converage of your soaring club or commercial operation. Please send anything from the past two years. I know there have been some really great stories.

Today we have a winner of the 3rd FAI Grand Prix. It is Sebastian Kawa from Poland flying the Diana-2. It is his 3rd Grand Prix title. Second are Carlos Rocca from Chile flying Ventus 2b and Mario Kiessling from Germany flying Ventus 2ax third. For me, watching the races daily on the live "ONLINE...

Hi Pilots, My 2005 model Cobra trailer with AL top is for sale. 14" wheels, surge brake and other options. Excellent condition with NDH and low miles. It is currently configured for an 18m ship with 2 piece wings but can be refit to accommodate pretty much any 15m as well. Located in...

The weather here in Hood River Oregon has been very grey for weeks and I'm reduced to watching myself fly. Let me know what you think of my Mountain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw-1BESJU3Y

It's a wrap! the massively-challenged lady has warbled!! See: http://www.sssa.org.za/NATS2009/DD09_results.htm for all 7 days results and http://www.sssa.org.za/NATS2009/DD09_trophy_list.htm for all the pot allocations.

To all you glider drivers out the here's wishing you a safe flying season, and 12+ knot thermals and endless cloud streets at 18,000 feet. Cheers, Charles

I was recently contacted by my local FSDO (Scottsdale AZ) with a request to do a ramp inspection of my glider. He explained that starting this year, he is required to do "a ramp inspection and records review of every aircraft that is operating on an air racing and/or exhibition special...