Hi, A while ago I made my first attempt to make a gliding video. Using music from a Portland based rock group called Drunk on power. The gliding footage was taken in the Netherlands at the ZCNOP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX5OYl1BZj8 Let me know what you think of it

Why aren't we all doing this? http://youtu.be/Ln9fuR8uwIc?t=36m48s I'd give it a try if I thought I understood what the nature of the shear is that is being exploited and how to work it. I am inclined to think that whatever the nature of this "longitudinal shear", it isn't terribly commonplace,...

Like to fly at both TSA (Dallas - Fort Worth) and Moriarty (ABQ). MY heirs worry more about me hitting an airliner than another glider. Have high end avionics in the Piper (Garmin 750 with ADS-B in and out), but Piper display does not seem like it would help much in a situation like near cloud...

New release of flyWithCE Logbook application (that comes with flyWithCE Flight Recorder) is available. The update is free of charge and you can download new version from http://www.flywithce.com/download web page. Selecting IGC flight that you would like to upload to on-line championship is...

I am looking for an axle for a PIK 20 trailer, or something that is similar. If you have one or have any ideas of where to find one I would be much obliged. Thanks, Taylor

If you're on FB join the 2010 18M group. I'll be posting pics and reports in addition to the official reports on the SSA site. Gary Adams http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=127759567246446&ref=ts

Anyone flying with the new Spot 2? There are 2 color options, the traditional orange/black and a new silver/black. Have problems with reflections on the canopy with either of these been an issue and is one preferable to the other? Thanks!

I am rebuilding/repairing my Schroeder type fiberglass top tube trailer and need to remove the vinyl trim and the aluminum channel that it slides into. Does anyone have know where this stuff is available? I've googled it up, but so far have not been successful. Could be that I am using the wrong...

Hi, I just received my first batch of SPOT 2 units. They are very nice. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/spot.htm If you own a SPOT 1, you may want to wait for information in the near future about an upgrade program. Best Regards,

The "unofficial woodstock homepage" has been out of service for a while now. I'm wondering if Les still has the files and might allow me to revive it. If Les isn't reading RAS perhaps someone out there can hook me up with him. Thanks, Matt Michael

What's the official status on the future of Tonopah, NV?

Hello, A great selection of the "best" videos about gliding on GLIDING TV : http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=GlidingTV&view=favorites Regards, Frederic

Got it on the LX8000.....don't know what it represents! Thanks, in advance. J4

Does anyone have an idea of what size AL bottle will fit in a PW-5? I'm thinking of securing it on one of the sideboard armrests. -- pedalermike Posted at www.flight.org

I recently purchased a glider which was refinished in polyurethane and I'm wondering what is the best way to look after the finish? Should I put something like wxblock on it or just use a good automotive wax? should it be hard waxed and buffed like gel coat? What about fixing any problem areas?...

OK, you just landed at a deserted strip and called for an aero- retrieve, but there's nobody around to run your wing. Been there, done that, and it wasn't pretty! I put the right wing down and aimed the fuselage 30 degrees left of runway heading, hooked up the rope, climbed in and crossed my...

Anyone know what US sailplane first used a moving weight for in flight CG changes?

What is a sensible and safe FLOAT charge rate for a 14 V, 12 AH sealed lead acid battery? Thanks in advance, Paul

I'm sorry to say there was a fatalality reported on the evening news in Reno today. The report said a female glider pilot crashed inverted while attempting to make a second attempt at landing.

Hi, I just taken a first stab at a new "Tips" document for new Colibri users. I tried to supplement the manual by pointing out a few subtle points about the Colibri. The document also includes a short list of the items I setup with new Colibris. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/lx.htm Let me...