I cannot get a valid OLC flight out of my SN-10b. I purchased the glider a few months ago, have flown a few flights and all are invalid on OLC. Prior to download the SN-10 security routine runs and approves the file. OLC tells me the file error message on his end says Signature Missmatch and he...

Our club has a Husky on leaseback as one of our tow planes. In order to keep the temps within desired limits on the Husky (I think they shoot for 425 cht max) we have to tow at higher speeds than would be typical for say, a Pawnee. This isn't necessarily a problem for glass ships but it is for...

Hi all, some of you may be aware that the UK government is planning the construction of 10 so-called "eco" towns on this little windy island in the next few years. Unfortunately one of the 15 shortlisted sites includes RAF Weston-on-the-Green, home to the Oxford Gliding Club, one of the oldest...

With the price of AV Gas around $5/gal. at my local airport (KTSP) I am wondering when a 3,000 t tow will cost $100? My local FBO charges about $70 for a 3,000ft. Are there any FBO's charging $100 for a standard tow?

I cannot get a valid OLC flight out of my SN-10b. I purchased the glider a few months ago, have flown a few flights and all are invalid on OLC. Prior to download the SN-10 security routine runs and approves the file. OLC tells me the file error message on his end says Signature Missmatch and he...

Here's a question. I'm a private pilot, ASEL. If I get my glider rating, will I have to do a separate BFR for each (powered and glider)? If not, is would it just be a matter of currency (3 takeoffs and landing within past 90 days if I want to take passengers)? Scott

Steve Arndt of New Hampshire flew a 500 km declared distance goal today in his homebuilt "Magic Dragon". The glider he built is a modified Carbon Dragon (longer span, winglets, etc) with really beautiful attention to detail - I recall an empty weight of around 180 lbs! Steve launched on...

Hi Have someone developed a webbased software able to manage pilots, and their takeoff and landing time. Thinking og mowing a laptop out to the field and use it instead of then paper based list we use now Regards Lars

Looking for a haul from WI to TX for 1-26 on open trailer.

The email address, from Soaring magazine, for the regatta in Danville NY is not correct Could someone help. Thanks S6

A couple of years ago, maybe three, a member of Blue Ridge Soaring presented a great Accident Procedures program at the SSA convention. It was about made about 3 years ago a Does anyone have a PDF or word doc of the presentation or information that Emergency Incident / Accident procedure and...

Hi All, By request, I am posting my electric brakes vs surge brakes article/ rambling. It is much the same info as my post on the subject before, but written more in an article format. It is of course unfinished, but pretty much covers my thoughts on the subject. My apologies for any redundant...

This new soaring instrument, a $2800 value, has been generously donated by Nielsen Kellerman to support the US Team. Each donation to the team of $25 gets one chance to win. Enter as many times as you like. Raffle ends June 15, 2008. For detailed product information go to...

Hello all. I am trying to find the author of this soaring poem. I'd like to use it in a presentation but want to credit the author. The metal wings dates it somewhat. Thanks....dave.

Yesterday on the takeoff roll, I discovered my airspeed indicator was stuck. I got off tow a little early, and returned to the field to sort things out. Back on the ground, I visually inspected the pitot tube (in the vertical fin on my Ventus 2bx), removed and blew out the short pitot tube, and...

Our club's Twin III had a major problem that was found in a Positive Control Check, the bolt holding the belcranks for the airbrakes and the elevator (located behind the rear seat in the control hookup area) had sheared. Grob will probably be doing an AD for instpection soon, our plane is at Grob...

LS-6c/18w serial number 6329 One of only three in the USA. One owner. Imported new from Germany in 1994 3 sets of wingtips: True 18m wingletted (NOT straight 17.5), 15m winglets (a la LS-8), straight 15m (a la '6a '6b) Full Automatic Control Hookups Carbon fiber wingskins with kevlar...

Hi All, I've currently got a s-nav installed in my pegasus. The problem is can you wire up a undercarrage alarm like what you can do the the L-nav?? I fly on tarmac runways so the idea of landing with the wheel up doesn't sound like FUN

After reading the 43 posts I began to wonder how I could go beyond the free and full, since I'm usually at the 232 first. I could wake up the Samoan security guy, and risk him handing me an aileron in return, or get creative. I have a club in the car, I used its hooked end and telescoping locked...

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of importing a glider from a EU country to the U.K?