Hi all, As part of my University job, I provide technical support to three academic conferences a year. Our summer one this year was in Honolulu, Hawaii and I just got back. (Jet lag is killing me. It’s 11 pm in Houston and I am not the least bit tired and work calls at 8 am tomorrow!) My...

I was purusing the SSA website this evening and ran across a link to the Barron Hilton cup. Is this biennial contest still active? The last entry for any winners is in 2005. Just curious. --Michael

Hi all, Novice question here.....what happens when some of these vintage (or even more modern) gliders reach their airframe end-of-life or number of landing limits? Is the aircraft now salvage or can things be done to refurbish it? What things, if any, are typically done and about how many...

This was posted on the Condor flight sim forums. I thought it was a rather well-done gliding video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO6GJLDqnYY It is a compilation of a Swiss pilot's best video from the 2009 soaring season. Amazing landscape. Click the HD button and watch it full screen if your...

I am moving and selling HP-11T N821Z ( http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder/HP-11/N821Z.html) since I can't really take it with me and don't fly it anymore. Glider in trailer. Basic instruments, audio vario with TE probe. Needs new tire. Panel and instruments gone through and cleaned up six...

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...

Hi all, I'm selling a full set (wings, fuse, tail) of Jaxida covers for a Libelle to support my contest ambitions for the upcoming season. They are 5 years old and in very good shape, no UV or moisture damage and no rips. They haven't been used in the last 2 years I'm asking US $1000 +...

Flyer can be found he http://www.scribd.com/doc/56422262 US West Coast Libelle Gathering – 2011 Mountain Valley Airport 16334 Harris Rd. Tehachapi, CA 93561 Friday, September 2nd thru Sunday September 4th (In conjunction with the Experimental Sailplane Homebuilder’s Workshop) RSVP not required...

Is anyone planning to fly Ely between July 9th and 14th? Thanks, Michael "BK"

2001 Discus 2b, SN 119 2017 & 2019 US Club Class Nationals Winner, 2nd at 2018 Standard Nationals. Factory winglets, metal top Cobra trailer with anti-sway, Ridge Sewing canopy cover, hydraulic disk brake, 3 batteries. 870 Hours Total Time. Lots of extra spares for the glider and trailer, wing...

Discus 2b W&W Ad: https://wingsandwheels.com/class/classified.php?id=3939 2017 & 2019 US Club Class Nationals Winner, 2nd at 2018 Standard Nationals Factory winglets, metal top Cobra trailer with anti-sway,MH EDS O2 system, Clearnav II with integrated wood remote stick and 302, LX Navigation...

Calling all Standard Class Gliders to the Texas Soaring Association from July 31 to August 8! We hope to see a large turnout this year with the contest running through our prime soaring season. TSA is one of the largest clubs in the US with our own airfield 30 miles south of DFW. Nice flat terrain...

2014 National Flat Back Parachute in blue worn approximately five times and stored inside. Like new with carrying case and air bladder for lumbar support. The Flat Back is the latest design from National and is good for tall pilots. Chute came with a glider purchase and don't need an extra....

I'm looking for a used 80 mm (3 1/8") Winter or Sage mechanical variometer in good condition. Preferred location in the US and scale in knots. $3-400 price range. Please reply directly to my e-mail. Thanks, Mike

Registration is now open for the first US Junior Soaring Contest to be hosted by the Texas Soaring Association from July 11-15. This is a sanctioned event for pilots under 26 years old at the time of the contest. If a junior pilot does not meet the experience requirements for an SSA Regional, they...

The Junior Calendars have been reduced in price just in time for the holidays!!! Oversized Wall Calendar - 11x17" pages - $28 Wall Calendar - 11x8.5" pages - $20 Discus 2b "XX" Poster - 11x17" - $10 These great pictures were all taken by junior pilots and all profits will go to help the...

The 2009 Junior Calendar is now on sale. The oversized calendar measures 17x22" when hung on the wall and is printed on 100lb high gloss paper. The pictures were taken by junior pilots Ryan Vihlen, Trace Lewis and Michael Westbrook throughout the country. All profit from sales will go to help the...

I have a PDA system currently listed on eBay. It includes a Dell Axim X5 with Pharos Transplant GPS. Street Atlas maps are included but not current or accurate compared to newer software. Works well with SeeYou and Glide Navigator. Extras include an external GPS antenna, PDA mount for window or...

The 2008 US Junior Team Calendar has just gone up for sale! These calendars are first class featuring soaring photographs taken by the Juniors themselves at legendary soaring sites around the globe. Your purchase of the 2008 Junior Team Calendar will help send the next Junior team to compete...

Your purchase of the 2007 Junior Team Calendar will help send the 2007 Junior team to compete against the worlds best junior pilots in the 5th FAI Junior World Soaring Championships hosted in Italy next summer. These calendars are first class featuring soaring photographs taken by the Juniors...