I had a chance to fly a 737 sim with the folks from microsoft flight simulator dev group. I asked them why the sim has roll stability (if the plane is left in a bank, it magically rolls straight and level over time). They mentioned it made it easier for those playing the GAME (emphasizing the...

I have an ASW-17 and the aircraft is registered under an experimental certificate and has special operating limitations. They read, in part, 'All flights shall be conducted within the geographic area described as follows: Within 300 mile radius of a sanctioned glider meet or contest. Profficiency...

I have an ASW-17 and the aircraft is registered under an experimental certificate and has special operating limitations. They read, in part, 'All flights shall be conducted within the geographic area described as follows: Within 300 mile radius of a sanctioned glider meet or contest. Profficiency...

The 2010 Guv Cup season opened on March 1st. !!! This years teams again include: The 2009 GC Winners !!! The Brandywine Snifters - Brandywine Soaring Assn .... and the other talented teams ... The Slovenly Horde - Philadelphia Glider Council

For all your friends that want to know what all this glider stuff is all about. I ran across this very well done article on "How To Become a Glider Pilot" https://hangar.flights/guides/how-to-become-a-glider-pilot/ Here is the link to the video mentioned in the article describing soaring to...

This is a pretty good gliding PR piece aimed General Aviation folks found on AIRCRAFT OWNER ONLINE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 1, 2010 issue. Check it out at http://www.aircraftowner.com/videos/view/cross-country-soaring-on-the-flightline-tv-show_1567.html Bob T. 19

Those who didn't make the cut at Parowan might consider the Region 8 Contest at Ephrata (EPH). Almost same dates (07-01-07 to 07-07-07). EPH offers very safe flying, primarily over the Columbia Basin; the field is at 1280 ft msl; at about 4500 ft msl, you can see more than 20 of the turnpoints. ...

I have a Wendezeiger needle/ball gyro that does not work anymore. I am wondering if there might be a repair station that still works on these instruments. It is quite old, it came out of my Austria I bought several years ago. Thanks, Brad

I'm putting in a new panel in my Open Cirrus. Mainly cleaning up and reinstalling until I can afford to upgrade. The ship came with a Wendezeiger Wz-402/2, 6 degree/sec, SAE Spec. AS -395 A, Turn and Bank. The back plate indicates it is a 4 volt unit. Does anyone have information or experience...

I'm growing weary of my PowerSonic (PoS) batteries crapping out a few minutes after their 1 year warranty expries. Are Werker batteries any better? ... or are they essentially the same? The salesman at Batteries Plus said they pretty much stopped selling PS because they were having quality...

It is with sadness that I have to advise the soaring community that Werner Geisler died last night after a long illness. Werner was a member of the Bathurst Soaring Club and the Southern Cross Gliding Club. I would be grateful if you could pass this information on to anyone who knew Werner and...

I've looked around a little and haven't found any revalidation clinics on the west coast in the next couple of months, are there any? Boggs Please "like" www.facebook.com/NWSkysports

Today, a report from Poland said, “There is no progress on the PW-9 project due to lack of funds. I don’t see that it will happen soon. I think that the university project team has switched to working on an ultra light project.” Regards,

West Coast Motor Glider Fly-In Aug 21-23 The Grob 109 Pilots Association will be hosting its first annual West Coast Motor Glider Fly-In at Minden-Tahoe Airport August 21st through the 23rd. All motor glider pilots are welcome to participate, either by flying in or as a "spectator." Activities...

Touring Motor Glider Fly-In 2010 The Second Annual West Coast Fly-In will be held June 25 – 27 at Minden, Nevada. Activities will include flying, technical discussions, a show and tell, Friday night Basque dinner, Saturday night BBQ, and flying. SoaringNV at Minden will again be the on-site host....

One last reminder about the flyin West Coast Motor Glider Fly-In Aug 21-23 The Grob 109 Pilots Association will be hosting its first annual West Coast Motor Glider Fly-In at Minden-Tahoe Airport August 21st through the 23rd. All motor glider pilots, and enthusiasts are welcome to participate,...

I would like to spend some time flying in Nevada (or some other place on the West coast) and because of that I would like to ask you: - which place would you recommend - when is the best time to visit - where I can rent glider Best regards Uros

Twelve motor gliders and twenty spectators attended the First Annual Touring Motor Glider Fly-In at Minden Airport, August 21-23, 2009. The event’s goals were to have fun, learn from each other, see other motor gliders, and to have fun. The goals were accomplished, and then some. Organizers were...

Anyone interested in coming to a West Coast USA Motorglider Flyin? The Grob 109 group has suggested this idea and has found some interest. Please indicate if you might be interested in such an event. Send your name, location, Aircraft type to me so I can put you on the notification list and keep...

I would like to hear-direct- from any pilots who have used the West Yellowstone, WY airport for soaring flights. I am particularly interested in airport facilities, airport procedures and acceptability for multiple aero tow launches. What are the soaring conditions like? Time of year you were...