New, un-mounted, clear Megaplex canopy with window & rails-----$1800. Fits ASW-20A,B,C-----ASW-19A,B---------Pegasus! Other 20 parts available, possible transportation East, available. JJ Sinclair CA, 530-622-4991

Dear Fellow Aviators, Let us not forget catapult launch gravity powered means by dropped mass weight cranked or screwed aloft. Gliders have been launched, generally from hill sites with a catapult system including a lifted weight mass by cranking or pulley to a height;

Dear Fellow Aviators, Let us not forget catapult launch gravity powered means by dropped mass weight cranked or screwed aloft. Gliders have been launched, generally from hill sites with a catapult system including a lifted weight mass by cranking or pulley to a height;

Dear Fellow Aviators, Let us not forget catapult launch gravity powered means by dropped mass weight cranked or screwed aloft. Gliders have been launched, generally from hill sites with a catapult system including a lifted weight mass by cranking or pulley to a height;

1922 Blaue Maus Model (Blue Mouse) Fiddler's Green specializes in downloadable scale models made from paper or index cardstock. On Fridays they issue a new model. This week's is their first in a series of classic sailplanes. www.fiddlersgreen.net/ Excerpt:

The Convention has additional space to exhibit several sailplanes. We seek US made older sailplanes such as an HP, LP-49, Concept 70 or Nugget. Does anyone in the general area of Memphis own one of the above? Thank You, Robert Gaines USA

How many ways can a glider-sailplane be launched? Winch Autotow Towplane Gasoline engine self launch Electric self launch Off Back of 747 Belly of B-29 Bungee

Here's something that looks interesting for use on glider trailers. It may improve stability. Called Airtab, it appears to be a turbulator strip for trucks and trailers. Anyone have experience with these? Jim http://www.airtab.com/

OLC now has a direct way of displaying the flight on Google Earth. Nice! I pulled up Dick Johnson's flight from Friday and then clicked on the Google Earth button and I'm transported instantly to Texas. What will they think of next? Ray Lovinggood Carrboro, North Carolina, USA

http://www.mcp.com.au/sinus/newsletters/newsletter-36/newsletter-36.html Greetings all.... i have just uploaded the latest newsletter detailing a trip from Australia to New Zealand in a Pipistrel Motorglider... 1600 miles of open ocean, enjoy. Michael Coates

There are few RAS comments on the Laister LP-49. In photos an ungainly design, but does appear a reasonable transition ship for a low-timer; 31/1 LD, retractable gear, flaps, auto hookups, aluminum wing. How large is the cockpit? Anyone here with LP-49 flying & rigging experience? Jim Hultman

I'm looking for a way to put a Tost release mechanism on a C182R. We have a Tost release on the Pawnee, and it looks so much more robust than the Schweitzer mechanism. Wings and Wheels has the Tost arrangement for C172 and Maule, but in Colorado, Civil Air Patrol has neither of those...

UPDATED VERSION. Even if you read this before, you should read it again since I UPDATED it with more EXPLOSIVE DETAILS about these UNDERCOVER FBI and NSA PSYCHOPATHS. FBI PUSSIES went and INTERROGATED a 14 yr old WHITE girl pulling her from her classroom in california for posting a picture with...

Hi guys, It has been a while since I have posted here. I have finally narrowed my search to 2 gliders. I am aware of the following on each glider: Jantar - Visibility during tow, and tight cockpit (I am 5'10' 148 lbs so I fit ok). Pik 20D - Thick wing mold, parts support, and flaps.

I've been perusing Fred Thomas's Sailplane Design book lately. I am curious, why do most of the modern sailplanes use a non-symetrical airfoil for the horiz surface, and most of the "older" sailplanes use a symetrical airfoil? I was looking at a Krokus at the Pensacola airshow over the...

Hi, I just read the new book "Chasing the Wind: The Autobiography of Steve Fossett". Below is my review. I am a big fan of Steve Fossett. I have closely followed many of his record breaking endeavors over the years. I met him briefly at the Soaring Society of America convention in February...

I have read the launch methods with interest and add this one, which has not come up yet. Excuse the ramblings but you may find the story interesting. Two early gliding Pioneers in Australia called Kevin Sedgeman and Keith Jarvis were actively building Gliders in the late 50’s having moved on from...

A few weeks ago there was on RAS a thread concerning the increased cost of German gliders, due apparently to the voracious appetite of Airbus for the raw materials: fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc...I read today that FedEx had cancelled its order and options for a number of A380s, and UPS was mulling...

I'm teaching a glider ground school for the first time this winter. Question is does anyone have a syllabus? Or recommendations for a source from which to create a syllabus. I understand that the 'glider flying handbook' (FAA-H-8083-13) is the official authority, perhaps not the best one. What...

Hi, As a side note...Go check out a local Glider club! Cheap, fun, and a good way to keep your skills up! I'll have to do some googling on this, since I don't know anything about it, but it sounds interesting. I mean, it sounds scary, since isn't gliding basically the "find a...