Technically….the transponder is the only required test needs to be adhering to for a sailplane. Since a sailplane conducting IFR /IMC flight is never level…furthermore, FAR 91 pitot static checks only apply to airplanes & helicopters operating in controlled airspace…. However, I recommend...

Viewed the discussion on cloud flying. I have been cloud flying in sailplanes for over 15 yrs....IMC flying that is. Currently I have a Nimbus 3, modified to 26 M with an EFIS. Cloud flying is legal in the USA as long as you have a clearance in controlled airspace and the required equipment as per...

Snoop.... Thank you for this information. I've been wondering about this very subject. I'm just curious if you have discussed this with your local FSDO, and or any local air traffic controllers. Yes…..the FSDO has no idea..I have been cloud flying IMC for over 15 yrs. It’s legal if you are trained

Ok....FAR 61.57 is the only place where IFR currency is address for sailplane/gliders. That's it! However, airships, like the Goodyear Blimp flies IFR/IMC. It is usually addressed in the POH of the sailplane. Now on the IFR clearances, just request it. If the sailplane is certified as experimental,...

Single pilot flying IMC is not dangerous at all. It is done everyday all over the world. But you must be current, proficient & trained properly. Once you have a clearance you are legal and ATC will not allow, hopefully midair. As far as I know, there has never been a mid-air collision while IMC...

Jack... IFR/IMC flying in sailplanes here in the USA is legal. FAR 61.57 address carrying passengers only. You must meet the regulatory requirements, that are....have an instrument rating airplane & a clearance. Good common sense and discretionary on what types of clouds you may encounter is very...

Hans.... I have a new set of winglets fro my Ventus B/C....my old winglets, developed by Klaus Holinghaus from SH for George Moffat. I purchased George’s old Ventus B...converted it to 17.6 meters. So...I have the Klaus winglets available if you interested, drop a note... at

38°57'9.87"N 104°50'54.49"W If you zoom out and find the airport to the ENE, you can see a TP (same one?) and another AC landing to the south. Shawn

Our club's Grob 102 Astir CS recently suffered a gear collapse on landing. We're looking for the undercarriage parts. Wheel and tire are not necessary. If you have one available, contact me off line at s curry 5 1 9 at com cast ddot net Thanks, Shawn

....this is a bit much: http://www.cafepress.com/plane_english.88007634 I mean, no tow, no play, I respect that, but they do get to fly for free. What else should they expect? ;-) Shawn

Anyone else have trouble with accessing the Condor sim sight? I've tried the main and servers pages from my Mac and my PC, no joy. The Monday soaring site worked. News anyone? Thanks, Shawn

I can understand putting your nickname and tail ID on a soaring sweatshirt, but blood type? Is this a new European fashion/identity trend? I guess you wouldn't want it embroidered in red thread... http://www.postfrontal.com/merchandise/ENG/ Shawn

Al, you there?

Hello everybody. I just wanted all of you to know how enthusiastic i am about joining your group. Can't wait to be posting about soaring! Thanks! Shay Farrell

I belong to a soaring society in Colorado, and just like everybody, want to soar more but the money won't let me! My friend got into this program that is making him enough money that he says he's looking to buy a new sailplane for his learning grandson. He sent me the...

Last I heard, they were re-opening under new management in July. Does anyone know if that happened, and if so, how it's going?

mosquito mos wrote: I was looking for places in Arizona but they don't seem to offer much instruction. You can't be serious! Estrella Sailport (aka Arizona Soaring), located in Maricopa County (almost halfway between Phoenix and Tucson), is well-known for its level of instruction and...

"BTIZ" wrote: we are lucky.. winter is "training time".. summer is cross country and safari time.. we try not to pick up students after 1 May.. encouraging them to come if they want.. but summer is hard to train.. air is very turbulent to teach flying on tow.. I...

From: Anchorage Daily News Published: October 2, 2007 The pilot of the floatplane that crashed in Katmai National Park and Preserve on Sunday was Bruce Stephens of Wasilla, according to the National Park Service. Stephens, 60, and three passengers died in the crash. All the victims have been...

Anyone have a good horizontal stabilator that needs a good home? also, I have seen a post or two describing using A or B wings on a C Phoebus? anyone actually done this? Thanks, ...