Rare cloud formation seen in Antarctica http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060801/ap_on_sc/antarctica_clouds_4 HOBART, Australia - Some of the coldest temperatures on Earth brought a rare cloud formation to the skies over Antarctica, scientists said Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT Meteorological officer Renae...

Here's a trivia question for you all. I've tried googling for it, but nothing has turned up. What airframe (commercial or experimental) had the highest recorded glide ratio, and what was it? Ratios of 50:1 are common in modern gliders, of course, but what's the very best anyone has managed,...

An actual conversation that quite recently took place ten thousand feet over the California desert between Captain Fraidy-Cat (CFC) and a rather happy-go-lucky glider CFI (CFIG): CFC: NO!! PLEASE! I'M SCARED!!! CFIG: What are you scared of? CFC: I DON'T KNOW!!

From the following webpage: http://www.aerokurier.rotor.com/akNachr/aeNewsE.htm Antares too quiet Lange Flugzeugbau faces an unusual hurdle with the type certification of its electric glider, Antares. The required noise level measurement according to Chapter X was not possible. The noise...

I broke my TE probe at the fin socket. (Imagine cussing and dirt kicking) After a bit more cussing, I managed to fish the broken end out of the fin socket. (Of course, I did this AFTER assembling the Nimbus.) The TE probe appears to have been a RU single function type with aluminum two-hole...

Hey everyone, What do you get when you take 14 Russian glider pilots, Tim McAllister, and a new form of sailplane racing? The Qualification Grand Prix of Russia, of course! We are here at Drakino Airfield, about 100 km south of Moscow, competing in the GP which runs throuhg August 9. I am updating...

Hi all, I´m from Brazil. Please let me know if anyone is willing to part a used but working Logger like Colibri, volkslogger, etc. Wladimir

Recently, our club's Blanik L23 was damaged during a take off incident in which a wing struck the ground with sufficient force to crease the wing slightly at the aileron juncture. I understand that the wing is designed to fail at this point so that the major portion of the structure will survive...

Home this weekend as predicted high temp for Ephrata (Washington, USA) today is 108 F (42.2 C) with onshore coastal flow that kills any lift early in the afternoon. Interested in PC Soaring Simulator programs and equipment (joystick, rudder pedals, etc.) that soaring pilots are using. Especially...

L-Nav and GPS Nav with latest SW releases. Vario 57mm size and GPS Display. Supplied with cables. $1700 for all. I am upgrading. Package deal only.

Anyone got a broken one to use for spares Stuart Kinnear

Complete results and more information at http://www.glidercontest.com 1 1000 CG Garner, James Discus 2A 1 1000 81.38 325.25 MT 2 990 7K Keene, Mark Discus 2B 2 990 80.53 321.86 MT 3 946 KM Sorenson, Kenneth Discus 2A 3 946 77.00 307.33 MT 4 945 P7 Ittner, Gary Discus 2A 4 945 76.90 307.23 MT 5 934...

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Offered for sale is a Volkslogger (newer version) in like new condition. Comes with manual and all original items. Calibration is good through this season. Also included is a Goddard PS-5A Power converter to power an Ipaq along with the cables to connect to the Volkslogger and to the Ipaq. (over...

I just got my first glider and want to personalize it. I have seen where I can buy vinyl letters from commercial sites at reasonable prices. However I am wondering if I can have these letters made at a local 'sign' shop? What thickness of vinyl should be used? What is the best way to remove...

Anyone have hinges for a Pik20B or know how the hinges are attached to the canopy frame? (glued or screwed). And how hard is it to replace them. My buddies hinges snapped off at the hinge tube line. LV

1978, 1716 TT, Pfeifer trailer, Cambridge M-Nav vario, Terra Radio, all automatic control hookups, original gel coat, April 06 anual. Located at Williams Soaring Center, Williams CA. $18K OBO. Contact . The Mini was introduced about the same time as the Pik 20 and ASW 20. The...

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(From Sportavia Gliding, a well-known soaring site at Tocumwal, Australia.) Dear Gliding Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce the closure of Sportavia's commercial gliding operations. Since March we have been trying to sell the business and its assets or just the...

ALL, I have a block of time that is good until 2014 that I'd like to sell. The total remaining credit is for $5,269.70. The block can be resold and is is good for any item Soar Minden offers to the public for sale. I'd like to get my investment of $2,634 back. I can be reached at the...