If any guys are still around who used to glide in southern Africa, please get in touch. TIA

I'm contemplating the purchase of a used Blanik L33 Solo, as an upgrade from my 1-26E, and seeking advice concerning the type. Jack

Anyone have a link to the pre-worlds? The club and world class start soon. Thanks, Kevin

hi, is anyone aware of any gliding clubs in the Innsbruck area of Austria who might be happy to take up a visitor? I did a quick search on the internet and nothing obvious came up. On the other hand I've never been before and my geography of the area is not that good. Thanks

Nice NASA article here complete with a Mars Rover photo sequence: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2005/14jul_dustdevils.htm?list67423 -Tom

I read about this interesting glider a few years ago and haven't heard too much lately. Does anyone know if this project is close to production.

Hi All Can someone give me contact details of an organisation/ individual with experience on this specific set up. Kind Regards John

We are trying to collect some information about tow ropes used in the soaring community and the process people use deterime the condition of the rope. This is for aerowtow only. As an example the Tucson Soaring Club uses a 2000 lb breaking strength rope with weak links on both ends. Experience has...

Is there a US group/club/association, however loose, of Pegasus owners out there somewhere? Reason for asking is the FAA is considering the *possibility* of rulemaking regarding the 3000 hour life limit on the aircraft and they're requesting input from interested parties prior to the official...

Are the 2006 dates posted anyplace? Thanks, Tim

I have just bought a MIO 168 and have loaded winpilot onto it. I can get the inbuilt GPS to work OK but not talk to winpilot, does anyone have the solution to this one?

I have a nice PIK that needs a better home. I'm looking for a factory PIK trailer, a Blanik TV-1 trailer, a nice Gaines or a good Minden Fab. Got something else that's not junk? Let's talk... Jack Womack Conroe, TX

Just found this website that makes fixed and adjustable switch mode regulators in a three pin package. The fixed output 5V is $12 and the adjustable is $15. These should do the trick for almost any onboard flight computer. http://www.dimensionengineering.com/ They also sell accelerometers and...

Does anyone have a source for windows frames for a Pawnee? The hinges are a weak point. The point where the hinge is welded to the frame develops cracks. I'm sure others have had the problem. Thanks Charlie

I am looking for a fast and cheap way to get/build/change/modifie the side window to get air inside the cockpit. I tried to google the 'Russia Club' with no luck.

Can someboby please tell us whether we can get a launch at El Tiro on weekdays, and maybe a phone number and contact name? I have tried the number on the Tucson Soaring Club website and left a voicemail. We could be there in a day or two on our soaring safari. email reply to...

I'm coming to the USA in a few days (first trip to America). It's not a soaring vacation, but I'd like to find the opportunity to put one more sailplane type in my logbook. Where in the California/Nevada region could I make a dual flight in a 2-32? Any...

Can anyone please provide the internet address for this contest? J4 USA

Can anyone provide the address for the contest reports/results please? J4 USA

If you are in the UK, or I suppose even if you are not, I can recommend Shirenewton. www.shirenewton.co.uk They built a trailer for my ASW17 at a very competative price and the quality is excellent. The trailer will outlast the glider I suspect. DAJ 401