I'm the Canadian dealer for this very good gliding book, and I did the design and layout for the author, Bernard Eckey. It has 432 pages, 187 illustrations and 176 photographs, and has been updated and extended with new topics (for example, have you ever heard of climbing in an atmospheric...

Hi Everyone, Just posting to see if anyone was interested in helping to moderate a fledgling adventure site. www.findmyadventure.com. We need experts in air adventures! I know one member asked about glider safety and I'd really appreciate any...

Good morning all, We have just returned from the "Flight for Sight" Adventure around region Queensland (Australia) raising around $50,000 for charity in a Sinus and Virus motorglider. To enjoy our adventure please click the following...

In the July issue of Soaring a letter writer contends that, during a steep stationary turn, the outside wing creates less drag than the inside and adverse yaw is caused by: 1)The inside wing flying at a greater angle of attack than the outside wing, therefore creating more drag on the inside wing...

like many clubs, we have troubles finding enough tow pilots. We have a Pawnee tow plane so we need to find the ever fewer pilots that are tailwheel qualified, and meet the insurance minimums. The other big issue is finding the candidate pilots that are qualified and interested in spending their...

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If all goes well, I'll be taking my practical test for the Commercial certificate in just a few weeks. Any Commercial glider pilots have any words of wisdom for the test? Anything that your examiner had you do that was a surprise or harder than you expected? Any relevant (or irrelevant but...

Hi all, I've seen a lot of interesting discussion on this group improving skills and safety, so I thought I'd ask this he I'm currently training for my private pilot glider ticket, starting from zero. I have about 12hrs in my logbook over 43 flights, about a third of which are solo. I did...

A year ago I decided I was going to give something back to my club by becoming a CFIG. I was hoping that I might find several other club members who would take this journey together with me, but now, ready for my checkride, I am the only candidate. Why do so few people seem to want to do this? The...

A friend of mine has a 1-34 and he needs to replace the tow hook and release arm. Question is...how? The floor is riveted in place and access is just about impossible. There is a very small access hole in the floorboard, but all it lets you do is see the nut on the bolt. HELP! Thanks Kurt

As my Astir CS77 is totally damaged (The pilot, a friend of mine is ok, but the glider can't be repaired) i am looking for a "new" glider. I have the chance to buy a Libelle H301 17m. As I know that several H301 are flown in the US, i hope to get some advice from ras. For those who wonder: I can't...

Seeking advice for a cheapish motor glider but a good investment is more important. Was considering the newer types like the 13.5 metre Mini LAK, Silent 2 and HPH Shark. Concerned that there are very few registered and certified in the UK so may not be a good investment? Like the idea of...

I am finally returning to Soaring after over 20 years, I earned a Private Glider rating in '91 and had @175 flights in 2-33/1-26 and a Private Power rating in '92 and 350hrs. My goal: Regain currency/proficiency and purchase a standard class non-flapped glider. Specifically I was looking for...

I'm just coming back into gliding after a long time grounded and I'm looking to buy a glider over the winter. A two seater seems a nice idea and the Nimbus seems to be a lot of glider for the money. Are they in any way difficult or unpleasant to fly? I know there have been structural failures...

Hello all, I wonder if anyone can advise on a suitable source (prefferably europe)and / or specifications for a replacement boom microphone for a Dittel FSG 50 VHF radio. The current one is bust and I can replace the mic only, or (ideally) the whole flexible boom with something more petite and...

Folks, I already hold a CFII for airplane and Commercial for Airplane and a Private Glider. Right now I'm only flying (and loving) gliders and don't plan on going back to airplanes. I'm a former USAF T-37 IP (any other Tweet IPs on the list, please contact me). Ready to add on both the...

I have over the years accumulated all sorts of glider waxing products. I want to remove oxidized paint and to polish my glider (it has a polyurethane paint finish) to have a smooth finish and importantly to protect it against the very strong UV light in Texas There is a lot of talk on the net...

Thanks for taking a look. Pictures are linked below. The story goes this poor glider sat in a trailer for some years in Texas and it ate the otherwise bulletproof gelcoat. Per usual the tops of the wings are the worst. Some of the sanding has gotten down to the gray layer that covers the...

Does anyone have a spare working aerial for a C302 for sale?

The aerial cable on my C302 is not working and it looks like its the SMC connector thats the problem. Does anyone know who would be able to fit a new SMC connector?