Technically….the transponder is the only required test needs to be adhering to for a sailplane. Since a sailplane conducting IFR /IMC flight is never level…furthermore, FAR 91 pitot static checks only apply to airplanes & helicopters operating in controlled airspace…. However, I recommend...

"Cadet" pre-solo scholarship grants are being awarded to Clark Allen (IN) of Central Indiana SS, Jacob Hoffman (NY) of Adirondack SC, and Zachary St. John (CA) at Skylark North. Thanks to generous contributions to the Gross scholarship fund at the SSA Foundation, we decided to expand the number of...

The Region 4 South Contest, which starts September 18th at New Castle, VA currently has slots open. There will be 15m, Standard and 18m classes at this contest. For more information : http://www.brss.net/r4s.htm If you are interested please contact Patty Smith ).

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In another thread, some folks mention flying with these "light sensitive" glasses. I have a pair, but find I must use clip-ons while driving, as the glasses apparently react to UV, and the car's windows filter most of it. I have also found that same effect, though a bit milder in the sailplane. ...

Hallo! I'm looking for Masak Winglets for the Ventus C. If some one wants to put the new Maughmer winglets on the Ventus and would have a spare set of winglets left after the exchange we could be in business too. Best Regards

L-Nav and GPS Nav. 80mm vario and GPS Display. All necessary cables and GPS antenna. Not the latest software versions but gear works well. $1000

Ken Bell wrote: 'L-Nav and GPS Nav. 80mm vario and GPS Display. All necessary cables and GPS antenna. Not the latest software versions but gear works well. $1000' How 'Not latest' is the L-Nav? 5.X? 4.X? Which model of GPS Nav? 10, 20, 25? I am guessing a 10 or a 25, as you say you have a GPS...

Hans.... I have a new set of winglets fro my Ventus B/C....my old winglets, developed by Klaus Holinghaus from SH for George Moffat. I purchased George’s old Ventus B...converted it to 17.6 meters. So...I have the Klaus winglets available if you interested, drop a note... at

Does anyone have an update on where the Feds are as far as extending the repack time to 180 days? GORDY

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Snoop.... Thank you for this information. I've been wondering about this very subject. I'm just curious if you have discussed this with your local FSDO, and or any local air traffic controllers. Yes…..the FSDO has no idea..I have been cloud flying IMC for over 15 yrs. It’s legal if you are trained

Jack... IFR/IMC flying in sailplanes here in the USA is legal. FAR 61.57 address carrying passengers only. You must meet the regulatory requirements, that are....have an instrument rating airplane & a clearance. Good common sense and discretionary on what types of clouds you may encounter is very...

Single pilot flying IMC is not dangerous at all. It is done everyday all over the world. But you must be current, proficient & trained properly. Once you have a clearance you are legal and ATC will not allow, hopefully midair. As far as I know, there has never been a mid-air collision while IMC...

Brain... It does not...nowhere in the FAR. But, you must have the following rating to fly IFR/IMC in a sailplane: PVT or higher airplane Instrument rating Airplane, either ASE or AME or ATP Airplane, again ASE or AME

Ok....FAR 61.57 is the only place where IFR currency is address for sailplane/gliders. That's it! However, airships, like the Goodyear Blimp flies IFR/IMC. It is usually addressed in the POH of the sailplane. Now on the IFR clearances, just request it. If the sailplane is certified as experimental,...

Did you figured out how to clear a task from VL using WP without having to declare a new task? All my flights keep showing the last declared task... Thanks, Ramy David Neptune wrote: Recently I have put significant effort into understanding the basics of how

To all: I received a call this morning with this info: the FAA designee which was based in Ephrata, WA is not doing check rides anymore. In the mean time, before the Spokane FSDO puts in place a new examiner and if someone needs a check ride, they need to contact Gordon Schmidt, who is designee in...

With a monsoon season that has truly been one for the ages, the Albuquerque Soaring Club has decided to change it's name, as well as the type of hobby it supports. Check it out at www.abqsoaring.com -EX

Hi gentlemen, a friend of me is currently staying as an excange student at Hurricane, West Virginia (close to Charleston). He's still searching for a possibility to continue soaring there and Google didn't find any. Any ideas?