Today, at Sports Class Nationals, we had another no fly day. 93 was severely stuck in the Caesar Creek club campground so he arranged a tow out....short video of the event here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMjYuhhhwq4 Jim Price

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21284383-2,00.html http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/man-decapitated-in-glider-crash/2007/02/25/1172338461960.html

Does anyone know what years the LS6C was produced? Is the C the only LS6 with automatic hook ups or did the B have them also? Any info on flying experience in the B or C pros & cons.

Hello all, I'm getting ready to tow a glider from central Illinois to the southwest. Does anyone have any suggestions for motels that allow easy access & parking for a tow vehicle w/glider trailer in the Springfield MO area or thereabouts? Thanks in advance, Chris

Hello all, I'm getting ready to tow a glider from central Illinois to the southwest. Does anyone have any suggestions for motels that allow easy access & parking for a tow vehicle w/glider trailer in the Springfield MO area or thereabouts? Thanks in advance, Chris

For SSA members, we can now see one of the "gods" of soaring that we worship. http://ssa.org/sport/PhotoGalleryDetail.asp?category=contest&id=352&PhotoId=4636 I don't know if non-SSA members can access this photo. But it is definitely one worth committing to memory and calling upon during times...

No, no damage or injuries, just a high wind day where only 3 gliders braved the sky. Here's a view of the ramp (that's my LAK parked next to the ASH-30mi) looking northwest: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5cz2o1fvf9wgrb7/2014-06-17%2016.25.26.jpg And here's the view looking southwest from Salida:...

ok here goes nothing we as a couple are close to solo and because of limitation n time due to business commitments we will find it hard to share club gliders once solo so look to buy one , however we are well aware that with time comes experience so we would like some advice on a good starter...

From Weather Underground: Strong to very strong winds are currently impacting the higher terrain of the central mountains extending from the Sangre de Cristos southward to the northern Sacramento Mountains (we're directly in the middle of that) as well as the east slopes. These strong winds...

You shoulda been here... Phil sent out a note on Monday that Wednesday looked *really* good. I got in gear and got my plane ready, Bill Greenwood was kind enough to come over and do my annual condition inspection, all set except for the forecast. National Weather Service said chance of rain in the...

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So lets say you suddenly came into possession of all 3. The Clear Nav seems to be about the niftiest of all the nifty flight displays out there. The 1-26 is currently winning the OLC in the USA, and the Eta is the hottest of the Open Class. You intend to fly both gliders to their cross country...

http://www.varesenotizie.it/territorio/provincia/29489-le-foto-esclusive-dellaliante-atterrato-in-emergenza-a-cuvio.html On December 23 there was a collision between 2 gliders in Italy. The private ASW28 and the club's ASK21 were both soaring the ridge in a mild northerly wind, in opposite...

Another question regarding the above battery type! There are variety of techniques used when switching between batteries - on/off/on switches, good switches with a cut out between the movement, two batteries with a diode to prevent flow between both batteries, etc. The question I have concerns an...

http://newatlas.com/siemens-airbus-electric-plane-world-record-glider/48806/ 76 seconds!

According to my wife and my work schedule, I'm now grounded until Sunday, which has me climbing up the walls ... That aside, this could be a daft newbie question ... Does anybody know of any decent sites (or, at a push, books) that illustrate the various different types/makes/models of glider...

First thanks to the volunteers who helped with recording, and thanks to Spence for his work on the first presentation. Sorry I didn't manage a better job with the audio. Anyway, the talks a 1) Bail-Out Aftermath — Lessons Learned. 2) OSTIV: Motor-glider Unreliability: Examples, Systemic...

Dear soaring friends, Soaring with the PH-314 is like rambling in an old coat that fits me perfect and that I never want to miss......Look at my site. Forty years flying with Ka-7. A crazy glider. If you like the site, mail your friends, wite an article or make a link. Wishing everyone nice flights...

Wings & Wheels now has HYDRAULIC ASSISTED DRUM BRAKE CONVERSIONS available for most glider types with TOST Kobold or TOST Standard drum brake wheels. Some gliders that also used TOST Lilliput 4" brake wheels can also be converted to Kobold 4" wheel with 5" Brake assemblies and use a similar kit....

Hello, Planeur.net and the cumulus compagny made a new funny t-shirt for glider pilots : new color ! A Day in the life of ..... a glider addict ! Have a look : http://www.planeur.net/t-shirt You can use Paypal