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Damn, a two seat side by side self launch version of Eric Raymond's solar motorglider. Too interesting of news to merely throw into the 2 seat self launch discussion... http://solar-flight.com/news.html -Paul

In other threads, people are talking of "sunset" as the latest landing time for flights to IGC Sporting Code rules. I do not think that this is quite right, I believe that the critical time is a bit later. The aviation rules of most countries say something like: "Night. The hours between the end...

For those really serious about soaring and art, here is your chance to buy a piece of history. Andrea Derujinsky (Yes, one of Gleb's daughters who makes a brief appearance in the movie) has an ORIGINAL, 16mm film version of the movie, given to Gleb by Bob Drew, the film's producer. If you are...

Question from the back of the room. I recently watched ,"Sunship Game" and I was wondering whatever happened to George Moffett's Nimbus,"XX" Pretty advanced for its time. Although adverse yaw must have been awful. Thanks.

Does anyone know if these glasses are still available. If not can you recommend a different manufacture. Thanks,5U

Can anyone tell me where to find Suntiger or BOCA? They seem to have disappeared from the web.

we would like to improve our super cub mirror arrangement in our towplane. I would like to see/hear what others do. Pictures or drawings to clarify would be appreciated. thanks

we would like to improve our super cub mirror arrangement in our towplane. I would like to see/hear what others do. Pictures or drawings to clarify would be appreciated. thanks

Our club is researching methods to move the tow release off the floor of our Super Cub to a position closer to the throttle. If you have done this modification or know someone that has I would very much appreciate any information and/or photos you or they would be willing to share. Best...

Hello all, Does anyone know where an HK 36 operates as a tow plane in Germany, near Munich or Frankfurt? I will be in Munich over this weekend and Frankfurt next. I wish to see how the machine operates before purchasing one. Thank you Ruth Perreault

The NTSB just reported a Super Dimona crashed in the pattern at Winsted, MN on 5Sept. 1 dead, 1 injured. Anybody got any more info on this? Does that make 8 this year? Sad, JJ

Interesting article. Too bad (for US pilots) it uses the "despised in the US" rotax engine. But this is a real favorite in Europe, I'm told. CFR 61.69(a)(1) requires tow pilots to "Holds at least a private pilot certificate with a category rating for powered aircraft." Perhaps the last 7 words...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Huk_WOxk1oc After seeing this video, I think I'm going to try and recruit 5 people to help me assemble my ship instead of just one....

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Since I see that the Soar Idaho site is only occasionally updated, I thought I might post this here for any interested parties. When I purchased my HP18, I also came into possession of the molds for the Super HP18 modification. I don't particularly want them, and I have no intention of making the...

Parowan offers not only outstanding soaring with plentiful landing locations (for the most part), but it is also one long days travel from some 10 western states. The waiting list is gigantic............some 80+ last year! How do (did) we deal with all these folks that want to fly Parowan? Last...

Hello all. I'm about to take lessons to get back into gliding at Adrian Soaring Club here in Michigan. It's been twenty years since I've flown. Let's hope it's like riding a bicycle.... Thought it might be fun to use an online flight logbook that I could hopefully attach IGC files to to record and...

I'm purchasing a glider and have started selecting the instruments. I'm looking the Borgelt B50 and the Cambridge 302. I will be using an iPAQ running flight software in conjunction with this instrument. If I select the Borgelt, I'll also need a separate flight logger. I expect to fly...

All the desirable options (even rare Cabin Heat), superbly maintained with only 58 hours on the engine, drivetrain and prop. Formerly owned by Mike Abernathy and used to film the award-winning documentary, Cloudstreet: Soaring the American West. Flat and fast, great gelcoat, no issues. Talk to...