I met with a DAR today with the intent of getting the Certificate of Airworthiness (Experimental, Exhibition/Racing) for the new glass slipper, but he could not complete the transaction because the logbook does not contain an entry indicating inspection within the last 30 days by an FAA certified...

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Our email provider is out of service, so our newsletter is also down. Tomorrow, Wednesday looks like good ridge winds in the morning, however, the weather guessers are saying they should shift well out of the north as the day progresses. Tows will begin at dawn. Tom Knauff Ridge Soaring...

Hi everyone, anyone out there who experienced problems with heat coming from the exhaust which damaged the propeller? My LTB just informed me to get a new propeller.... the older version from TECHNOFLUG. Many thanks for any kind of help and comments... Stefan

Greg Arnold wrote: I see they want to require transponders in all gliders, with the transponders always on. Nice summary. And, in compensation we'd get the low, low transponder code of 0440 I've never heard that low codes would save power, maybe they just wouldn't ping it as often as 1200

http://www.wingsandwheels.com/page38.htm Anyone have experience with the side hinged model?

In 2008 this model got a new softer suspension. I drove it and I thought it had more body roll than I would like to have. Comfort was great but handling I am not sure, especially for towing. So my question is does anyone has any experience with model year 2008? I also test drove the BMW X3 and I...

Ran across pictures by Al Stacey when I was googling this weekend. He has some nice ones of gliders I flew at RAF Bicester. The K-7 picture maybe John Littleton. Regards, Whitson Jr. http://www.abpic.co.uk/search.php?q=Al%20Stacey&u=photographer

I've got a Ventus b. On the top of the fin (under the horizontal stabilizer) is a single tie wrap that appears to hold something to the underside. Just curious, anyone know what that item might be? Seems to high to be a support for the TE probe tubing. There is no tail tank installed. ...

Looking for ideas on a basic logger for a glider club - something that will make .igc compatible log files (for OLC and SeeYou) and local contests. Thinking of a Garmin handheld that could be turned on, tossed in the back of the cockpit, then downloaded after the flight. Suggestions? Kirk

My LNAV flaked out and Cambridge no longer will repair them (see their email below), so I'm looking for a used one to replace mine. I hate to buy another orphan, but suspect this will bring prices down and it's the fastest way to get flying again. This policy is a brand new one -- I shipped this...

Hi All, Back at the beginning of the year, I anticipated being able to upgrade my glider. I bought my Russia AC-4a in 2007 on a very limited budget and have thoroughly enjoyed its sprightly handling, easy rigging, and climb capability. However, a big jump in my position at work has given the the...

FROM JIM PAYNE's OLC FLIGHT 26.03.2008! GREAT FIGHT! Pilot: OLC-Team: Axiom for today: Never give up! Persevering yielded my farthest (1,072 miles) and longest (11.8 hours) flight ever. Declared a 1,000 km O&R. Got an early tow from Bill Francis. Had good rotor cu at Mojave, otherwise mostly blue...

LS-8/18 built fall of 2001. Total time 321 hours, 88 starts, no damage history, green trim. Complete racing package with tow-out gear (wing wheel, tail dolly, tow bar), water ballast filling equipment. ACK ELT with panel mount controller, oxygen, M-Nav with electric vario/ audio, Winter...

The Walletwomper II is now safely in the back yard. The factory left power points and the proper hole in the instrument panel for the 302, but no pre-drilled location for the temperature probe I can find anywhere. I'm awaiting a response from the Powers That Be, but in the meantime, does anyone...

Hi all in US glider land, I was cruizing eastwards out of Marfa, TX (only on Google Earth, unfortunately), when I came accross this feature that looks like a gigantic Airfield. Go to N30°15'35", W103°52'50". What the hey is (was) this?? Anybody? Just curious. Uli Neumann

Hello, I would like to get opinions regarding the szd 55-1. What I have heard so far is that it tends to drop a wing when there is a bit of a crosswind on take off but, is this more common with this glider than other high performance standard class gliders? The gentleman I spoke with had 4 aborted...

I am considering purchasing a one-man rigging system. Is there consensus on the best system? Which one do you like? Thanks, Tom

does somebody want to sell her used Peschges VP4 variometer? P e t e r . H e r m a n n i h r . u n i - s t u t t g a r t . d e

Any ideas for tow out gear, for this, or other wood and fabric winged gliders? Photo's of workable arangements greatly appreciated. Regards John