Currently the club that I am part of don't seem to be too concerned about the safety aspects of using the correct weak links for winch launching and I'd like to know how safe it is. Currently I see two issues with the winch launching: 1. Sometimes a weak link is not used at all. The gliders are...

After an unfortunate confrontation between me, my canopy, and the buffer, I now have a two inch crack at the back canopy hinge point. I have stop drilled the crack and am contemplating my options. The crack is near my right shoulder so it is out of the field of vision. However, I dread looking at...

I'm separated from my trailer by several hundred km, but I have the rim and what very little is left of the blown tire, and I need to know what size the tire ... was. It's a 2008 trailer. Does Cobra make their trailers all with the same size tires (for 15/18M ships anyway)? if so does ne1 have the...

What is the difference between the 'Gold' and 'Silver' League?

It's been way too long and would like to hear from ANYONE who flies an AC4-5. There used to be a group on here somewhere but can no longer find it. Any ideas and comments would be appreciated. Larry AC4-C # 46

Has anyone set it up yet? I can see a couple of friends on course by looking at their individual spot tracking pages, but I have no idea what the task is for the day. Also, is anyone using SPOT at BH this week? -- Matt

Video taken at Mt. Valley Airport, California on Memorial Day weekend 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAOa3oRBFq8

U.S. Sports Class Nationals Attendees, I look forward to seeing you at the U.S. Sports Class Nationals. I will be competing in the contest in a DG-1000 with Richard Andrews. This will be my first opportunity to fly at Parowan and I am looking forward to it very much! I am also looking...

Does anyone know the price of a new MDM Fox glider, I cant find this information on their website or anywhere else on the net http://www.marganski.com.pl/eng/html/A-ENG/gliders/fox_e/fox_description.htm

Denver ARTCC has advised me that transponder squawk code 1201 is approved for glider VFR use in ZDV, which includes most of Colorado and parts of at least 7 other states and 17 radars. http://www.howstuffworks.com/air-traffic-control.htm/printable Frank Whiteley SSA Governor, Colorado 970-330-2050

Hi All, Whenever I accelerate, my varios bump up and tell me I'm climbing, then settle back to reality. Any idea of what I need to look for to fix this? My setup: Kestrel 19, two static ports in the tail boom, pitot and TE in the fin. The TE line is split under the seat using a Y connector and...

Needs a new home: Schuemann TE box (circa 1973, with instructions). Worked just fine when removed from my sailplane in '92, has been stored inside since. There's a photo of it in the Cumulus Soaring classifieds. Best offer!

Is there a standard for the colors on the Winter quick disconnect, i.e. blue for TE, red for static, etc?

After about 50 flights with a SN10 and having RTFM many times plus testing with the PC version, I have a couple questions: 1) When I turn to the Alternates page, instead of showing the #1 & #2 closest airports, it shows arbitrary airports, perhaps ones that I've previously selected on other...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty3IgCSL148

I guess we are all pretty much in agrement that the law of primacy makes it just about impossible for anyone who learned glider flying with 0 altimeter to ever be able to fly with MSL altimeter, because under pressure, he will revert back, and death, distruction, disaster, etc will ensue. With the...

I don't recall these cameras being mentioned befo Samsung TL350 (/WB2000 Europe): 24 mm (equivalent) wide angle to 120 mm zoom, AMOLED monitor screen, auto and manual modes, advanced panorama, compact size. ~$350. Samsung HZ35W (W650 Europe): 24 mm (equivalent) wide angle to 360 mm(!), GPS...

With summer, season of heat, dehydration and cramps, nearly here I have a question: Does anybody know where I can buy powdered Gatorade in the UK - preferably lemon/lime flavour in 521g (18.4 oz) jars. Failing that, does anybody have a recipe for an acceptable substitute? --

USA / as of April 26, 2010: Your Blanik L-23 is grounded unless you have complied with FAA AD 2010-08-01, which refers to the work specified in LET/Aircraft Industries Mandatory Bulletin MB L23/052a. This bulletin describes the non-destructive testing for cracks in the inner elevator hinge. So...

Ian Cant was scheduled to be my crew but had a mild stroke last week. Fortunately, he is doing better and will begin physical therapy soon. My fall back crew is also unable to attend. Planning on leaving Sat 06/12 from California City (maybe Sunday) for the contest which runs Tue 06/15 through Thu...