Any 55 owners fitted winglets to their ships? Thoughts... comments?? Tom Gilbert

Lots of earnest opinions, some more strident than others. Lots of confident statements about what works, doesn't work, is possible, is futile, is inevitable. So let's keep it simple: if you have flown in a contest at any level where stealth was mandated (not necessarily mandatory FLARM, but if...

SHE SCOOOORRRRREES! Sarah Arnold clobbered the field on the first day at the Women's Worlds in Australia.

Dear expert soaring pilots, What would be a nice metal equivalent of the KA6E or Foka 4? I am asking because those ships are 40+ years old now and I am concerned about the aging wood... Should I be concerned? Is there any relevant metal alternative to those ships? I would also be interested in...

Hei, our ASK-13, LN-GBQ, is for sale. The glider recently (1999) had an extensive overhaul, and is in very good condition. For more info, see: http://www.wavecamp.no/2005/ln-gbq/ or contact mr. Hans Langan at email: phone: +47 934 22 441

I started using K2 LiFeP04 batteries in my glider in 2010. I have had excellent results with these batteries. The electronics, especially the radio, enjoy staying above 12V, and I've never run out of power inflight with them.. This winter after taking some of the instruments out to have them...

Ok guys, this has probably been covered in older posts but what are you all using regarding urinary relief on long flights? Ive used gallon ziplock bags in the past but whats your experience with cathaters. What brand and how are they.

I received an email stating that my diamond goal flight has been rejected due to a typo on my igc declaration. Despite the fact that the security was good, all turnpoints rounded ok, and everything else good, it's still rejected. On the IGC declaration where it says "registered ID" I typed in...

I'm looking to move up a level from my ASW 15. Ideally, I'd like an LS 4 but they are few and far between. A couple of Pegasuses (Pegasi?) are listed on W&W and seem to be reasonably priced for what you get. I am in the US and am aware of the 3000 hr issue but don't fly enough for that to be a...

Has anything developed regarding extending the total time limit on the Pegasus? Tom Idaho

Why not jump on the bandwagon... :-) http://wingsandwheels.com/class/classified.php?id=1231 2001 ASH-26E, 1500 hours, excellent shape, low engine time (I prefer to take a tow and (rarely) use the engine to save me from a long retrieve) Looking to downsize budget and glider, so will replace it...

Hi Gang I had not expected to be offered the opportunity to fly the first Carat delivered in the US. But I did today and I really liked what I found. This is my report. Supposing you wanted to come up with a wish list of the characteristics of an ideal self powered glider for use from the...

Can anyone direct me to Clubs / Web sites using this method of launching - Interested in finding out more about this method, particularly from clubs that operate from gravel/dirt strips Thank you John Spargo

I've been fascinated by this unusual image on the cover of Soaring magazine: http://soaringweb.org/Soaring_Index/1967/1967Dec_full.jpg I always assumed it was a reaction to the movie 2001 since it bears a distinct resemblance to the spaceplane in that movie, but recently realised that it...

I am looking for a US source for a rechargeable (preferably gel or sealed lead-acid) for the fin battery box of a Schempp-Hirth. I need the extra power as well as the tail weight! Dimensions are approximately 10 inches long, 4 inches wide and 1-1/2 inches deep. I've found a few single-cell...

Sorry, I meant to change the subject line. So, what was the longest (in time) glider flight, and is there any official body that recognizes such records. -- FF

This topic was buried in a drifting degenerate thread. I'm wondering if anyone knows more about the tow hook innovation mentioned below by UH. On Saturday, February 8, 2014 9:31:13 AM UTC-5, son_of_flubber wrote: Why does the pilot need to pull the release if the glider kites? Why is the...

Wanting a cheap vario that's compatible with my CN2. Any other ideas?

St Louis Soaring Association (stlsoar.org) is interested in a winch demonstration and possible training at our home gliderport (H07) in Highland, IL - located 30 miles East of St Louis right off I-70. We currently aerotow with 2 Pawnees and a Supercub, but are looking at the future...

I have been having a problem with shutting down the MZ35 engine in flight on my Russia AC-5M. The engine keeps running (dieseling) for a couple of minutes until it cools down enough and finally quits. I changed the spark plug, took off the cylinder head and cleaned the carbon deposits, but to no...