Someone has to figure out how to get a flight log from a logger into an iPad and then how to post the flight on olc.

Just a quick email, we have just uploaded our latest newsletter to the website for the Pipistrel Motorglider. Some of the features are Flight for Sight.... A trip in the Sinus and Virus around Queensland Australia raising funds and awareness for Vision Impairment Solo around-the-world flight in...

A lot of critcal or negative comments were published here recently about the new look of the SSA web-site. I want to congratulate the SSA web-designers for the nice layout of the new 'Where to fly' section. Well done - I like it. Go check it out! Uli Neumann

Well done Soar Point The fact that he comes out with his points just once in a while, makes it very interesting! BUT.......for us who could not make it to the Convention, could we have some reports, stories. What gliders were on the floor, Talks, lectures, items?

Hi, I currently sell a nice mechanical water meter for use when filling the glider wings. It works great. The only thing it is lacking is the ability to zero the meter. Therefore, you need to make note of the number before you start filling and calculate what number you want to arrive at...

I'm an averagely useless XC pilot living in a visitor intensive place and get asked to do Lead n Follow flights with some regularity. I've tried, on quite a few occasions and short of herding cats, I can't think of anything less likely to succeed. The main issue is, keeping track of where...

I recently had the alarming experience of the canopy coming nearly fully open on a Duo Discus shortly after take-off on aerotow. Both my student (who was flying the glider at the time) and I grabbed the handles when the canopy was about 45 degrees open and managed to close it. However all efforts...

Please note that as of November 9th Wings & Wheels has a new home I have since having had some medical issues in the past year had to think about how much I could continue the pace and remain in control of running all business operations should something more seriously happen. I also turned 62...

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I have been around this game for a bit and have made all kind of flights, straight out flights, out and return flights, and the Bloody Triangle. I must say that the most difficult of them all is the declared triangle with minimum leg distances. Without a doubt the triangle is the most challenging...

Our club is considering an SGS 1-34 as an addition to the fleet and is interested in the max pilot weight capability. It looks like the handbook numbers are quite high, but we would appreciate any real world inputs from 1-34 pilots or owners.

I will be traveling to the Vancouver area. I am looking for locations in the area that offer sailplane rental services. I am curious if anybody can recommend a soaring site for the area. Thanks Steve

Hi Anybody got a maintenance manual for the astir cs 77 in pdf format

I confirmed with the FAA recently what others have said here befo after 1/1/2020 glider flight at altitudes 10,000 ft and above AND above 2,500 ft AGL WILL require ADS-B out. The only good news that I got is that the FAA is actively looking at low-cost, low-power GPS sources for the GPS part of...

Hello, I'm just now learning about Gliding and will start instruction soon. Question: I'm 6ft tall and weigh 232 lbs. Have I weighed myself out of many sailplane options? I DO plan on losing some more weight, but just in case I don't, would appreciate some knowledge on this :) The instructor...

Could someone give me a synopsis of Richard Johnson's test and opinion of the Sparrowhawk from his presentation at the 2005 SSA Convention?

Just finished this conversion. Found a flat-free wheel and tire at the local Tractor Supply Co (tractorsupply dot com). SKU 3553230 "Never Flat Tire, 8 inch". It's rated for 220lb / 100kg and has a 2.50x4 tire. It's soft enough to provide some shock absorption. But that wheel has 5/8" bearings, and...

I am returning to gliding shortly and am considering buying either a PW5 or a Russia. Being of advanced years i am looking for ease of assembly. Any pros or cons please. Bill Alexander

I recently installed a Trig TT22 transponder in our LS6. Today I got to fly it for the first time and I was getting constant conflict alarms on my Oudie about traffic at (for e.g.) my "6 O'Clock and 35ft above me" The only way I could figure out how to silence these alarms was to set my...

I just replaced the gas springs/struts for my trailer with ones from EasySprings of North America. They were very helpful. If they do not have what you need on the shelf, they will custom make them to your specifications. Fortunately I was able to read the label on my old struts (900N) so with a...