Hello. As part of the investigation into the recent fatal crash of Greater Houston Soaring Association's IS28-B2 "Lark" glider, the NTSB has asked for our help in putting them in touch with operators of this type. They would like to verify our weight and balance data by collecting weight ...

For those of you who are power pilots out there, I would like you to read this and see what kind of customer service is offered by David Clark. I have arranged two E-Mails in chronological order (Top to bottom) so you can see my experience. Great customer service such as this is hard to find these...

Hi, A little over 2 years ago I created a series of short training videos for glider pilots related to the use of Pocket PCs. The CD containing all the videos has sold quite well. I have now made low resolution (320 x 240 pixels) versions of all the Pocket PC Training videos available online...

Nice Borgelt B-50 for Sale Michael Poe 615 599 0412

The Soaring Club of Houston and the Houston TRACON have recently agreed to allow tow planes to squawk 1201 during towing operations. The ATC sector manager agrees that it is a good idea and it is worth trying for a couple of months. After the trial period, our club and TRACON will talk to review...

Looking for a 235hp or better Piper Pawnee asap. Please call or e- mail: Call: 518-365-7726

Hi My new laptop with Window VISTA will not communicate with my LX 5000 with a serial/USB adapter. Can someone help! Thank you Gilles

The IGC has announced several new classes to ensure that everyone will be a winner in their own class: 1. The 11 Meter Class for all Sparrowhawk pilots. 2. The Standard 18 M Class for unflapped 18M glider including the LS-8-18, Discus 2-18 and ASW-28-18. 3. The Sub-Club Class for all gliders...

Hi all, I have a PW-5 that requires side pressure on the stick at all times to correct a tendency to bank to the right. More pronounced at higher speeds, of course. Wing tape helps a little but doesn't eliminate it. But there is a visible tiny difference in aileron position from one side to the...

We're making a new winch drum. The flanges on our drum bent out a little when moving from steel to Spectra line. I'd like to know the dimensions and structure of any drums/flanges that have failed, or shown signs of failing, and with what length and type of line. Please pass this on to anyone...

Hi all, My question is, My husband is in the process of getting a standard AWC for his imported, into the US, Dimona H36 TMG. He applied to have it certificated as a glider (powered), but our FAA inspectors want to put Utility on the AWC because that's what's on the type certificate. Does this...

On Saturday, February 25, 1995 5:38:56 PM UTC-5, Craig Knowles wrote: Does anyone know whatever became of Northeast Gliderport in Salem, NH? I took some lessons there years ago and wanted to resume but the place is no longer in operation and seems to have been converted into a golf...

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I would appreciate if someone could provide me with the schematic for wiring the Terra TX760D aircraft radio. Original info was lost sometime ago. Was not able to come up with the schematic with a google search.

We have a surplus of just 100 of our 2006/7 soaring calendars which we are offering to our overseas friends. Price is $U.S.15.00 post paid to U.S.A. Visa, MasterCard, cheque or cash acceptable. ------------------------------------------------------------------ JOHN ROAKE 79 Fifth Avenue,...

Does anyone own a Reichman Sailplane Trailer? We have one with the LS-7 that we have imported to the port of Baltimore, USA and need to prove the trailer is older than 25 years old. Anyone have a registration or something with this trailer that I can prove this information? My understanding is that...

Dates for cup are 19 November till 27 November 2005 a.. www.narromineglidingclub.com.au Anyone else got any other dates yet for state comps or National comps ? Thanks Mal

Thanks to Hurricane Francis, we recently (involuntarily) spent 7 days disconnected from the South Florida power grid. Even though we were far more prepared than our neighbors, it was an uncomfortable experience but we learned a bunch. Our Equipment: Coleman Fluorescent lanterns, Cheap battery...

Hi does anyone have any ideas on how i go about borrowing a glider for the 2005 juniors, or if it is possible? any ideas suggestions would be grateful cheers taz

Keith Willis of Big Pond, South Austrailia, obviously enjoys flying his Smyk PW5 ----- Early this month, flying my PW5 reached a total of 1000 hrs. I have had 283 flights that averaged of 3 hours and 33 min a flight. My x/country flights have been 229 for 38,283 KLM, ( more than around the World...