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.

My partner and I are thinking about installing a transponder in our LS-4. If anyone has done this in an LS-4, can you send either a textual description or pictures of the antenna installation? We cannot use our tail battery (because of a repair), and I wonder if we can put the antenna in that...

Over the years ,my PIK20D ,not to mention my self ,has gained some weight. The cg with me aboard is now located forward of the mid range although still within limits. I would like to add about 6 pounds of lead to the tail to shift the cg to the rear half of the allowable range. Anyone know the...

I'd like to make a comment about this months Safety Corner. It's been over twenty years since I flew the HS125, but I do know that, "With the nose up", "passing through 350 knots", you would be going UP like a homesick angel, not "losing altitude", as the author guesses. Besides I believe that vmo...

Schweizer 1-34 horizontal stabilizer with elevator, both sides, red in color, good condtion - make offer Contact Mitch Deutsch 770.421.0686

QUESTION: Does anyone know the condition and whereabouts of N46LP, a Laister LP-46 sailplane? N46LP was the second of two LP-46s built by Jack Laister's factory. DATA BASES SEARCHED: I have already checked the FAA's online registration databases, the NTSB crashed aircraft reports, etc. There are...

I need Winter vario, 80 mm and 10 kts scale and United altimeter 35000'. Please email with pricing. ASM

I just received an email with the monthly news from DG. The 2 paragraphs that struck me most is the explanation of the cost of a new glider and cost of replacement parts. The high cost of a new sailplanes and the delays in production was blamed on the war between Airbus and Boeing. OK, lets say...

Dear All, Which glider would you choose: LS3a or Mini Nimbus and WHY ? Assuming similar age and condition, comparable instruments, trailer.

Cumulus Glider Rescue have a new website at: http://www.bpg.flyer.co.uk/cgr.htm We are a volunteer organisation based in the UK so if you think you can help we would like to hear from you! Always on the look out for future projects and also photos of any non-airworthy gliders from around the...

I gave rides and instruction in a 2-32. I was the lightest ride pilot (180lb), so when a heavy couple was going up I had the honor of being the pilot. Most rides were the mile high ride. Soon after release, I would slow it up to just above stall speed. With a heavy load it would start buffeting at...

Hi, I wonder if I can borrow your wisdom here. I tried to convert a foreign private pilot license to a US one, and hit a wall. On 9/5, I applied for a conversion of Japanese glider license to a US one at San Jose FSDO. On the application form, I disclosed that I had a US ASEL license, and even...

Any word on when the new system will be working properly and with some regularity? Mike

Just kidding. Move along, nothing to see here. Bob K.

In a note from SSA Chairman Dianne Black-Nixon in the November issue of Soaring magazine, SSA announced a policy change regarding paying fees to NAA for Sporting Licenses. ...."Under an arrangement with NAA, SSA has been distributing Sporting Licenses for Soaring to SSA members as one of our...

I would like to look back at weather data from about two years ago for a specific day. Does anyone know of a weather database that I could get this information from for the Western US? Thanks, Tim

I recently bought a Ventus C (B body), which came without a seat back. Since I am shorter than the previous owners, I need to add a seat back, but Schempp Hirth wants $736.00 (plus shipping) for a replacement! Does anyone have/know of a "B" seat back, perhaps from a wrecked glider? I'm definitely...

Stumbled across an interesting wind tunnel test of a Harris' Hawk (L/D=10:1). http://jeb.biologists.org/cgi/reprint/149/1/469.pdf

For over a year now I've been publishing a blog (web log) about my experiences in becoming a sailplane pilot. People new to the sport might find it interesting, so I'll announce it here occasionally. I post an article every week or two. You can find my blog at http://rogersoaring.blogspot.com. The...

The latest issue of the Region 12 newsletter, "Southern California Soaring," is now on-line at http://www.SoCalSoaring.com. Articles in this issue include: Ground Launch -- Experiences of AGCSC and OCSA Landout Communications -- When You Find Yourself in the Middle of Nowhere SSA Problems -- Two...