I have a 1981 Cobra trailer designed for a single seat glider. The trailer design is of the type that has the struts located on the outside of the trailer, with an aluminum top. I am looking to replace the gas struts. I have contacted Wings and Wheels. They have been very helpful, but they do not...

Just curious - I ran across an old ad in Sport Aviation with a Mooney flying feathered prop, above an LS4 - N44SL. I'm curious who was the brave glider driver?

Hi guys, I have a 1986 Komet trailer for sale in good condition although it has some cosmetic issues that would take about 3 days to correct. It has stored in a hanger the past few years. It had an Asw20 in it. The price goes up if I fix them. If your interested . NJ/NY

We have a 1987 Cobra Trailer that had its brakes fried. Crew forgot to release brake. Does anyone know how to remove the brake drum? Newer Cobras have a Allen bolt that when removed the entire assembly come off. This trailer does not have that. Any input is helpful. Colin Mead

1995 Discus B, #550, 451 Hrs, NDH. Factory winglets, nose release, tilt up panel, 302, Becker 3201 with speaker box, EDS, PZL compass, United alt. and A/S, Winter mech vario, Ipaq mount. Cobra aluminum trailer with rear supports, under trailer storage, solar panels and solar vent. One man rigger...

1995, #550, 462 Hrs, NDH. Factory winglets, nose release, tilt up panel (new panel installed winter 2005), 302, Becker 3201 with speaker box, EDS, PZL compass, United alt. and A/S, Winter mech vario, Ipaq mount. I will include my Ipaq 3955 that has Glide Navigator II installed. Annual was...

Hey all, Looking for anyone with first hand knowledge of an auto-towing accident that occured at Jacumba airport in June of 1997. NTSB report is he http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001208X08183&key=1 Please email me privately at: pappa3 at ix dot netcom dot com

It's leaking where the bag is clamped to the PVC pipe just before the ball valve with the push rod. It's likely original as I bought it with 230 hours in 2008. When I remove the clamps, what will I find for the seal? Is the existing sealant RTV or a gasket? What to use to re-seal it? Will I...

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Hi, I am proud to present my design for a LS-8 card model in 1:33 scale. While not yielding a model as perfect and detailled as the recent plastic Revell kit a card model has other merits. The particular aircraft that is the subject of my kit has qualified for the 5th Junior World Gliding...

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Pilots are launching as I type this, 12:40 MDT. Task is 18 Meter Class Tue. Jun 21, 11 18 Meter Nationals Hobbs, NM Turn Area Task ID Name Distance (Miles) Radius 51 51 Start A 0.00 5.0 16 16 Jal 44.14 30.0

I am interested in entering my first contest. I am looking for recommendations of where to go. I currently reside in region 7. I am willing to travel just about anywhere. Most of my resent cross-country has been in and around MN. I have had minimal mountain flying, a week in Minden and learned in...

First race day, and yep, we sat on the grid while the snifers went round and round. You know the drill, pre practice ka boomers,, sky filled with hard bottoms, then comes first race day. It even felt cool at noon, and the sun gods were a hour late, earlier, heck, they even didn't know, as we woke...

The 1st FAI Pan American Gliding Championships (PAGC) is an international competition sanctioned as a continental Category 1 event by the FAI. These contests, with few exceptions, follow the same format, use the same rules, and have the same rankings as World Gliding Championships. The PAGC will be...

Hello all, Just a note to let you know that I am posting informal reports about flying in St. Auban, France at the World Sailplane Grand Prix at www.susanmcallister.blogspot.com instead of the usual U.S. Team website. Tim and I arrived Friday night. Bruce Taylor of Australia is already here, and...

Hello Everyone - I've been reading your posts on this site for a while now but never posted so today thought i would register and say hello. Well it's a nice site here and i will keep a read on your post and hopefully reply. Thanks.

Cleaning out my closet and selling my soaring items I don't need anymore. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181014992562?ssPageName=STRK:MESCX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1554.l2649 Any questions, call Scott at 901-270-6099 or email liv2soar (@) yahoo dot com

I have owned my glider for nearly 4 years and it seems that I still find new things out about it. Its a Ventus B and has a L-Nav flight computer that I use as a backup to my Oudie. I went to test my gear up switch the other day and it didn't make any sound.. Now I always thought the gear up switch...

Asking $1000 for each. Boggs 602-284-9977