http://windward-performance.com/open-class-limited-super-ship/ I like it!

First thanks to the volunteers who helped with recording, and thanks to Spence for his work on the first presentation. Sorry I didn't manage a better job with the audio. Anyway, the talks a 1) Bail-Out Aftermath — Lessons Learned. 2) OSTIV: Motor-glider Unreliability: Examples, Systemic...

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I’m afraid video may be making pilots take these risks. https://youtu.be/PlXeHeR5Ma8

Does anyone have a source for metric aircraft countersunk machine screws? Similar to MS24693S28. They need to be aircraft hardware store screws have the wrong taper on them. This is for Blanik L-23 & L-33’s.

If you inadvertently fly into the yellow range and kiss the red range, and you get into the high speed vibration, what is the best way to slow before the wings depart the glider. My sense is to reach for the spoilers and slowly extend to slow. Any opinions on that matter?

Not looking to open old wounds. One question. Was the case against Eastern Sailplane ( Tim Donovan 2009 ASG-29 accident) successful? Rick Lake

Anyone used these two varios in the same flight? How do they compare?

Automatic or Manual. Which is the best?

I received a Butterfly external display with my US PowerFLARM core (brick). I also ordered a PowerFLARM Portable so have been able to compare the two. The alerter volume of my Butterfly external display is much lower than the alerter volume on my portable, even when the Butterfly is a maximum and...

A lousy end to what was a beautiful day of soaring, thanks to the USMC and my own lack of vigilance. Yesterday a cold front was bearing down on Phoenix. While in other parts of the country this makes for winter worries, here the front is a small band of cumulus and a very slight chance of virga....

Been trying to upload the day's flight but can't connect to the OLC website. Anyone else have problems?

Hi, FLARM has made the preliminary manuals for PowerFLARM Brick and PowerFLARM Remote Displays available he Manuals and Software Updates http://powerflarm.us/manuals-software-updates-and-release-notes/ The first Brick units will be used and tested at the Mifflin contest.

I have just heard that the SSA is no longer going to supply "The Joy of Soaring". This is the book that I have recommended to ab initio students and it has been well accepted. What are other instructors recommending to their ab initio students? Thanks. Carl

Does anyone have any experience driving SeeYouMobile from an SN10B, using both the GPS data and the vario/wind/air data that the SN10 can now transmit to a PDA? Wondering if it is worth the trouble to have a new SN10 wiring harness made to work with my PDA. TIA, Kirk

Nelson Funston experienced a takeoff incident at Ephrata, WA on Sunday May 5; with substantial damage to JN. Nelson is currently in a Seattle hospital with back injuries. Per Jan, he may be released sometime this week, though anticipating the usual long period of back healing. She says he is...

Can't Google or whoever is hosting this site do something about getting rid of that crazy loon's persistant postings? This is a glider site, not paranoia central!

Here's a quote from Slate Magazine (http://www.slate.com/id/2147499/): Syria had hundreds of files on al-Qaida, including dossiers on those who had participated-or wanted to participate-in the 9/11 attacks. Syrian spies had penetrated al-Qaida cells throughout the Middle East, and Syrian President...

Yes I've read lots of posts about buying a first glider. My heart is set on an LS-4 since I'd like to stay in the roughly $30K US price range with a decent panel and trailer. BUT, what if I just don't want gelcoat because sooner or later it will have to be refinished and that doesn't make any...

In another thread it was noted that Television drives (apparently) many sports. The sad fact is that unless there is an extreme element to it, most of those "sports" have reached critical mass as far as participation levels are concerned. The exceptions, indoor motocross freestyle jumping, street...