I came across the home page of Kerry Cover in China, www.kerry-cover.com They offer all weather covers for a quite interesting rate. I wonder if someone has been in business contact with them and is willing to share his experiences re. quality, delivery time, etc. Thanks, -- Peter Scholz

I realize our operational environments are varied, but what’s the trend for equipping tow planes with ADS-B out? The broad requirement distilled down is that it’s “required in airspace where transponders are required,� which for us is pretty rare. There are relatively easy/cheap (by...

Hi, Any HPH304s owners (with Fes would be excellent) out there willing to share their experience with that bird? Not much interested in performance , more comfort, easy of handling and suitability for low time pilot. Post sales service etc. I will much appreciate it.

I am heading to England this afternoon for work. I'll be staying in Maidenhead for about a week. If I have any free time, it would be awesome to get in the air. Can anyone recommend a place I could get some glider time in that would be relatively nearby?

Interesting read... https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/K-12/airplane/wrong1.html

Got a new Cobra with a 7-blade. My vehicles use 4-way flat. I was initially going to cut and install a 4way on the trailer, but hate to cut brand new plus thought if I install a combi on the vehicle I could tow others if a need arise. So, I find a vehicle combi at Lowe's, connect everything and...

Looking to replace the factory/European style tail lights. Although attractive (??) I think they can be confusing for USA drivers following behind it. Any suggestions for improvement and/or making them more USA "friendly"? And also wiring them for USA vehicles. I have seen several trailers...

Steve Bralla used to make and sell tools used to help align the wing spar pin bushings during assembly. He contacted me recently and said he had lost access to the machine shop. He graciously offered me the opportunity to take over the product line, and I am now in production. I will add them to my...

bioennodepot.com is offering 15% off LiFePO4 glider batteries. 12V 9A only $85.00 bucks If your old "Sealed Lead Acid" (SLA) needs replacing, here is an opportunity to get a 12 Volt 9 Amp hour LiFePO4 battery. I have been using these for several years and would never go back to SLA's. Lots of...

I have seen some beautiful setups with nice antenna holders for the powerflarm brick. Where do you buy these or are they built by the owners? Any tips would be welcomed. Happy Labor Day! Sean

Have received a letter from the tax assessor requesting location and value info on my glider for the purpose of property tax assessment. I am curious, why now? Since I have owned the glider almost 5 years already, I wonder if it took that long for the County/State to catch up on the paperwork. The...

Has anybody have a blanik not pass the wing inspection? We're just getting started and are interested in what others are experiencing. Thanks, Jim Dingess

After Mrs Hanle's death earlier this year I was wondering who ended up with the production moulds and tooling for the Salto? Any one know where it is these days? Cheers Al

Like many clubs mine blows hot and cold on using launchpoint logging software. At present we have a legacy system handling flight recording from paper records taken at the launch point with a link to our accounting system which was written by a club member who left some time ago and the system...

I know, I know. BTDT. Has anyone purchased a NEW sailplane lately, and been happy with the wheel brake? The ONLY glider I've ever flown with a decent (not great, but decent) wheel brake is the LVVSA's G103 Twin Astir. For me, a GREAT brake will REQUIRE moderation on my part to keep from grinding...

OK, it's the time of year to talk about soaring instead of doing it here in the Northeast, so I'll ask this question. If a person was just bursting to go soaring this time of year or up to the early spring, maybe get some XC or badge legs, where would be the ideal place to go? If it's not all the...

http://www.lange-flugzeugbau.de/english/menu/menu-akt.htm Wow I would like one for Christmas Mal

I'm going to watch my parachute get repacked this evening. The local Master Rigger is teaching a rigging class and I'm invited to watch him repack my 'chute in front of the class. Can I ask him any questions for r.a.s.? Bill Daniels

Hello! Can someone tell me which compensated varios do not need a total energy probe? (no electronic compensation) Thanks a lot! Robert

Be ready for the worst: I totaled my ASW-28 last summer. The next day while I was "out of it" in the hospital, the Feds (FAA-FISDO not the NTSB {because I didn't get killed I guess}) inspected the damaged glider and removed all paperwork and my smashed PDA. A few weeks later they returned all by...