I know this is a silly question, but I was reading an article by Dick Johnson that talked about holding a slight slip while thermally. This article was written before winglets and I was wondering if the same idea applied to gliders with winglets. Also, as for slipping to lose altitude for landing...

Why is it that the JS-1C seem to be the open class ship? One would think the 3 choices of wing span for the EB-29 and the extra wing span would make this the best hands down open ship. I noticed that the JS-1C-18 is equal to the ASG-29-18. One would think the ASH-31 with the same outer tips as...

Was wondering what would be your dream panel if cost was not a factor and why you would choose the instruments you do?

Hi, I'm coming over to the US for a few days in August, staying near Rochester NYC, I suspect I'm not going to be around at the weekend so was wondering if any of the glider clubs in the area operate on weekdays? I spotted Finger Lakes Soaring as seemingly the closest, but I think they are...

I am looking for mountable posters hat have gliding themes. I am also looking for one specific poster that was featured many sear ago in Soaring I believe but not sure. It was a backlit Schempp Hirth fuselage in a dark hangar I would like to get a poster of that image. Udo

Still have two new dollies in storage will sell for $750.00 each. You must pick them up can not built a box anymore. Regards Udo

Hello all Due to my illness I will not be able to utilize my auto launch set-up This is a good opportunity for a group to a quire my equipment at "very low cost". It consist of 3300 feet of spectra 3500 lb test 3/16 " diameter,value $1100,00 5000 lb Strain gauge with display value about $600.00

Due to health issues over the last two years glider must now be sold. ASW27 at Brighton Ontario (100 miles east of Toronto) Built in 1997, 1467 hours as of Feb. 25/09 In good condition, no accident or damage. Race ready. Always stored indoors by me and the previous owner. Overall finish good with...

I have been laid up well over 10 month due to illness, developed lower back , leg and feet problem. I am starting again slowly with stretching exercises as before. Never had to use back support before but was always aware of my limitation with my lower back. Looking now for the best support I...

Here are the data points for glider A: starts at exactly 13 minutes and 42 seconds. at 2349 ft with a speed of 50 kt arrives at 20:22 at the finish line with an altitude of 121 ft at 95 kt, a distance covered of 12.7 miles. Glider B starts at nearly the same location ( within 100 ft) at 13:56 at...

First price changes in 10 years starting January 1/07 Due to Linda, my Wife, retiring from here job we will take 4 month off starting February 1/07 to May 31/07 Please check my website for more details http://www.wingdolly.reach.net/ Thanks to all my customers of the last 10 years who...

I am thinking of upgrading my PDA for my GNII. The display should be readable in sun light. Presently I use a1550 as primary with a 302 and the 39xx as a back up with a 302A. Maybe I should get a CAI Nav display and one good PDA. Which one? Please make recomendations. Udo

Has anyone signed up or planing on going? I have not seen a listing of competitors, yet Udo

What are the dates for this contest? Udo

Peter Rundle in Australia. Thanks Udo

I have a need for 4 cap bolts 2 1/2" long 1/4"-28 class 5, Type type 1, zinc- chromated If you have 4 spares I would like them. I pay for the cost of shipping and the value of the bolts. The problem, they are only sold by the 100. Udo

What is the max static thrust for a typical self launcher? Thanks Udo

From the Delft University: www.compositesworld.com/news/cwweekly/2007/October/112036 Udo

What is the best buy and ease of use, like entry of coordinates? Any comments and suggestions. Udo

It seem that the safety finish was rejected based on the revised score sheet. What are the details? Regards Udo