There are slots available for the R4N contest at Fairfield, Pa October 10-16. Support the Team, have some fun, even learn something! Karl Striedieck karls at uplink.net

Due to a late cancellation, the Eagle Field winch launch school has one opening for this weekend (June 7-8). Activities begin at 08:30 Saturday and finish at noon Sunday. Contact Karl at either karls at uplink.net or 814 237 7996.

Great news today from the head of SOAR (Save Our Allegheny Ridges) that one of the two proposed wind farms on Jacks Mt. has been halted. This project would have put a hurt on soaring at Mifflin. Here's the posting: Dear Friends, We hope you will attend our next Friends of Jacks Mtn. meeting on...

Any of you talented souls out there want to undertake the task of finding/creating a suitable trophy for the recently created US Club Class? Somewhere around $2,500 is available for this purpose. George Poppa http://georgepopasculptures.com/works.html might be persauded to create a one off if we...

Now booking KS Duo Discus flights at five 2015 contests and X/C camp. Seniors and X/C March 14-19 X/C camp March 20-27. R2 Mifflin, Pa May 17-23 Sport Nationals, Ohio Jun 24 - Jul 3 R4N Fairfield, Pa Oct 11 - 17

Slots are still open for rides in the KS Duo Discus at the Sport National Comps in Ceaser Creek, OH June 24- July 3. The $200 donation goes to the Mifflin Soaring Association clubhouse fund. Karl Striedieck 814 237 7996 or karls at uplink.net

The asking price for the KS Duo Discus has been reduced to $95K. See Wings and Wheels classifieds for details. Also, slots are still available for the Duo contest ride program for the Sport Nationals at Ceaser Creek June 21-July 4. Karl 814 237 7996 or karls at uplink.net

Anyone out there have an ILEC SB-9 standby vario for sale? Karl Striedieck karls at uplink.net

The unsung, self-effacing, gift to contest soaring who handles the PRL, also manages the colossal World Wide Turnpoint Exchange. And colossal is no exaggeration considering the number of countries covered with all the turnpoints and landing points to keep up to date. He has been doing this...

Anyone know why the Duo (and supposedly other Doppelsetzers) have the same minimum front seat weight with or without a person in the back seat? The rear seat moment arm has about 1/4th the effect compared to the front, so I would think a 200 pounder in the rear would reduce the front min weight by...

Slots are available for rides in the KS Duo Discus at the Region 9 contest at Nephi, Utah August 4-9 and practice days 2nd and 3rd. The cost is the same as ever, $200. karls at uplink.net

We need examples of glider winch operations in the US at airports with power traffic. Boulder comes to mind. Do readers know of other locations? Thanks KS

The Duo ride program will be entering its tenth year in 2012 and seats are available for the Sport National contest in Parowan, UT June 20-28. Cost is the same as 10 years ago: $200/day. Thrill to victory (or agonize in defeat), learn secret swear words, whistling/singing optional at no...

The original title of this thread got changed so this new post is to offer a method of bleeding air out of the wheel brake line. Find the description and pictures at: http://soaringcafe.com/2012/01/duo-discus-wheel-brake-adjustment/

The caboose of the KS Duo will be available for the R4N contest at Fairfield, Pa (M-ASA) October 6-13. The $200/day ticket includes top secret cursing (or praying) techniques, inflight food service (Cliff Bar), and in-flight entertainment (or punishment) in the form of whistling/singing. Thrill to...

The KS Duo ride schedule for Parowan has some openings due to a cancellation. June 26 through 29 are available. karls at uplink.net

The Eagle Field Winch Team will be offering a number of winch launch classes this coming season. See: http://mifflin.ridgesewing.com/Eagle_Field_Winch_School.pdf The weekend classes are limited to four pilots and dates are as follows: April 26-27 class filled, June 7-9, Jul 5-6. More will be...

The Duo ride along program will be at the R-9 contest at Nephi in August. Same cost as 10 years ago: $200/day. Karls at uplink.net or 814 237 7996

I've managed to lose track of the US national sport class trophy and could use some assistance locating it. Last known position was at the 2013 sport national contest at Mifflin. The winner was John Seymour, but he did not take it home, and a search of the airport turned up nothing. It should...

Anyone out there have US Team patches they might be willing to part with? Looking for Australia 2001, Poland 2003 and Germany 2008. Thanks. Karl Striedieck