Today at Mountain Valley Airport, Tehachapi, California there were about 18 10k flights! Weather was 66F/19C and sunny, but no real lift. Five of the flights were in three sport canopy equipped 1-26s participating in the annual Open Cockpit Regatta. We'll get some up on OLC. Jim

It's winter here and I figure I should spend some of the time furthering my book knowledge of soaring. I fly XC and compete, but in hanggliders not sailplanes. I assume there are well regarded books from the sailplane perspective out there. I'm looking specifically for anything that gives me better...

I have been on the search for Dick Johnson's flight test PDFs of the HP304CZ, Discus 2 and the Duo Discus but unable to find them so far. Would anyone from the states be willing to share them? They are not easy to find when you live in Europe :(

Hi All, Next season in Australia there will be a new competition, dubbed Formula 1.0 as it is a Grand Prix style contest that revolves around the current Australian Club Class handicap point of 1.0, but also includes a bracket in either direction. The following sailplanes are eligible : Jantar...

Hello, my intention is to fit a Transponder Antenna within my ASW27. I was wondering does anyone know where on the ASW27 Fuselage is not Carbon or Aramid(conductive) construction, which would allow internal fitting of an antenna such as a Dolba BD1, Dolba BD2, FUNKE DP1090-5 or similar?...

When writing a Task Declaration to FLARM using FlarmConfigTool, it is noted that the Waypoint database is dated 2009. While some countries Waypoint lists are static, for others they are dynamic, changing on a regular basis. The Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange now has updated FLARM...

wrote: Want a one deign class today with plenty of ships in the fleet that meet the above criteria? Start a Std Libelle class. Just Musing UH I think I am about to start the official Ka-6 Semi one design racing class. Will be somewhat like the old International Race of...

A snotty Citation driver tries to blame me for HIS runway incursion during my takeoff. Unfortunately, I turned on the cam just after making my call and crossing the runway hold line to take the active (you can see my fingers on the cam in the opening frames). He claims that I never made a call, but...

It must be time for some more ADS-B posts, either that or we can talk about PW5 :-) With the ~$350 street price Trig TN72 GPS source now available in the USA I wanted to revisit my understanding of the situation with ADS-B Out in gliders. I wrote a forum post for local Northern California pilots...

On 30 December 2017, there were 34 flights of over 1000km posted onto the OLC. These were all in Namibia and South Africa. What is the record number of +1000km flights done in a single day? I would imagine there could have been more flights done because not everyone posts their flights on OLC.

Clearing out the hanger and looking for a new home for the following items: 1: ACK Technologies model E01 ELT ($100) 2: Becker ATC-4401 transponder ($1,000) 3: ACK A-30 encoder ($100) 4: SN-10 flight computer with ILEC variometer ($800) 5: Winter ASI ($100) 6: Altimeter ($300) Pictures available...

Did a search of RAS and all the threads were quite old, so I thought I would ask what lubricant do you use when assembling your glider? I have noticed that the lube that comes with Schleicher gliders seems to have more friction and lube. Of course there is the old standby of white lithium, but...

Cleaning out my panel/garage and have the following items for sale. images can be viewed at: https://www.flickr.com/gp/139404208@N07/T3LP54 Please make offers to: matt at digitalshorts (dot) com 1) SN10b and vario.with OAT, various interface cables $700 OBO 2) Oudie II with glider PS, AC and...

I have a brand new, never out of the box Oudie 2 for sale. Has all accessories first $350

I am searching for a used one-man rigger for my glider, an LS3-a. If you have anything that might work, please send me an email. dysanf at gmail dot com Thanks, Jonathan

Since Pez has come up in another thread, reminded me that I'm missing the entire Texis episode. Does anyone have that in a place that can be copied, like Dropbox? Also need Diamonds pages 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Important stuff! Thanks in advance, Jim

Chip Bearden wrote: Wait...those aren't allowed anymore. Living in the past. How many on this group recall those "exciting" dashes back to the contest, throwing the glider together as fast as possible, and relaunching, hoping to do better the second time? The rapid assembly was sometimes made...

from SSA Clubs and Chapters: Over the years I've come in contact with various club towplane operating procedures that made some attempt to address "shock cooling". These techniques often have the effect of substantially reducing the tow capability of a towplane during a busy day by increasing...

The Chicago incident has been reiterated in Gliding International (jan 18). I am happy to report that the " near miss" has been replaced by "near collision" , a happier outcome! This is in accordance with my plea for accuracy. John F

I have a set of Lak 17 A winglets for 15 meter and full set of covers. Covers used three times. Price negotiable. Jakesoars@ Windstream.net