I have a Fischer TOP self launch engine unit for sale. Total hrs 75. See http://www.gliderforum.com/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=56 for some images. An Excellent description by Mike Borgelt can be found here http://www.gliderforum.com/thread-view.asp?threadid=596&posts=2 Legally convert...

I fly in the Reno area and I've seen big dust devils that carry dirt into the air (starting at 4300' MSL, ground level) up to 12,000' MSL. At the ground the 'thermal' is rotating but it does not go up too far (maybe 2000' to 3000' AGL for a real strong one) before there is no perceptable...

Happy holidays all: A project for me this Winter is to upgrade my ballast system on my PIK-20. I have two questions and would appreciate any assistance. (1) One of my bags has a single pinhole leak and I wonder if this can be repaired in a reliable manner. The material seems to be a thick...

While the photos below http://www.pbase.com/bret/2005 are not of sailplanes, they are of soaring. A hawk and sandhill cranes. If, like me, you were fascinated by soaring birds long before you could even think of soaring yourself, I suspect you will love them as much as I do. I just stumbled...

I have started this thread to keep the soaring community informed of soaring.aero developments. I have been asked: What is the purpose of soaring.aero? The purpose of soaring.aero is to promote the sport of soaring. While there are many soaring sites out there, many of them excellent, I think...

A new soaring site is coming online. The url is http://soaring.aero/ Navigate to the forum from the Home page and take a look or just go to http://soaring.aero/forum

Ted passed away on 6th November 2005 in Harare, Zimbabwe, where he lived with his wife Aldyth. Over the last 10 months he had been battling lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos products in the late 1940's and early 1950's. Ted won the South African Standard Class Championships in a...

Our club flagship--a K21 has an aging problem. The gooseneck (for the microphone) has gone limp. I have considered splints and ductape, but that is cumbersome and unsightly. I am looking for rejuvenation if possible. Replacing it is possible, but it looks like some fine wire splicing will...

Has anyone tried this in a glider? The satellite mosaic, TFR, precipitation type, and NEXRAD displays looked interesting. http://xmradio.com/weather/overview.html -- Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly Eric Greenwell Washington State

G'day All, Thought I'd let you know that the Aussie Junior Nats are on again! This year, bigger and better with 26 single seat entries inc, 6 international entries... The website: www.joeyglide.com has all the up to date info (dedicated web editor for the event), inc webcams and regular...

For sale: Pressure demand O2 regulator, with pressure gauge and blinker flow indicator. I removed this unit from my DG. The previous owner frequently flew high altitude wave flights with this unit. 303-828-3549

Another style more widely used in the entertainment/movie industry is called Cloth Backed Gaffers Tape. It features a strong cloth backing, not plastic and a better adhesive. It will not turn to mush and leave gobs of hard to clean off adhesive all over your finish. Its available in a number of...

First, I've been told, by someone that taught middle school, that whoever said "there is no such thing as a stupid question" never taught middle school... :-) Second, I should confess up front that I don't fly or know that much about gliders. But... I was doing some virtual tire kicking over on...

Many of you will not know the name William H. "Bill? Bill WHO?!" Ottley, but friends of sport aviation in the USA lost a dear friend and proponent this week. Bill passed away of natural causes on December 1st after a long, and very full, life. Bill was best known for his service and contributions...

http://www.mals.net/thermaldata/ Wanted IGC files from Australian flights. Hopefully I will be given access to the GFA IGC files from comps. Regards Mal

Used Volkslogger IGC approved secure datalogger for sale. This is a newly recertified VL from the factory. It has the original 5 pin connector and comes with data transfer cable. $775.00. Please email Thanks, Gordo

Apparently went down in high winds while attempting a cross country wave record. http://www.krnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4063969&nav=8faO

I think the editor of the SSA e-Newsletter needs to proof the copy before posting. "Schweizer" is not spelled with a "t"......happens to the best of us, huh Dianne.

The folks at SSA have been tweaking their web page. Go to their home page and click on the 'refresh' button. You will scroll through a bunch of photos. If you see a repeat photo, it doesn't mean you've seen them all. Keep hitting the refresh button. Nice work! There is also work being done to...

A year ago I suggested that the way to counter the high Euro was to invest your money and wait. As an investment vehicle I recommended the Fidelity ContraFund (FCNTX). Now, I am not one to make idle suggestions: I am personally heavily invested in this fund. Here are the results one year...