http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2011-0135R1 EASA have revised their AD that grounded the Blaniks in 2010/2011. It now also explicitly states the Aircraft Industries/Blanik Ltd. modification is considered a terminating action for the AD (i.e.: modify it and you can fly it).

A new AD note has been issued by the FAA concerning the airbrake locking system of all models of the G-103 glider certificated in any category. This means it applies to G-103s in the EXPERIMENTAL category too. AD 2015-22-04 becomes effective 4 December 2015. And has two different compliance...

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/08/07/2012-19088/airworthiness-directives-glasflugel-gliders?utm_campaign=subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov

We are going to be selling our club Pawnee towplane soon and I wanted to find out if it is acceptable to place a description, price and contact info on this mail list. I am going to list it later on Barnstormers etc. but wanted to give other clubs the first opportunity as it is set up for towing...

I have two of Wings and Wheel's older wing stand kits that I would like to sell. All the parts are there and so are the instructions. Never used. $25 for both, plus shipping. Email me at Thanks

This ad is for a kit owned by a recently deceased pilot, at the request of a friend of mine. I know nothing about it, so go to the website if you need the details: www.saitta-design.com -- Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly

Has anyone figured this out? I want to be able to have cannulas for all my clients for flying near Aspen, but $8 a pop for someone who may only use it once is pricy. I noticed medical cannulas are only about $2-3. Has anyone figured an way to adapt them to an EDS? Thanks!

We have had some really fun flights in Utah already this year. Here are a few videos sharing some of the adventure experienced in the last 9 months in Utah: Nephi to the Grand Canyon and Back: https://youtu.be/8GRpxGvhFSQ Soaring the southern part of the Wasatch Mountains in the...

Hello all. I'm a newbie just getting interested in soaring. Power pilot with 1200 hrs, enjoying a RV4 currently but would like to get an add on soaring rating. I live in central texas and Texas Soaring is not too far away but I have about 10 days off in August and was considering a full time...

I ended up getting my add on glider rating at Williams Soaring. For all the frustration my local club has caused me, earning the add on was easier than a solo check out with my club (Evergreen Soaring at KAWO), not an exaggeration. I think it took 12 flights or so before I was ready for the...

As I interpret 14 CFR 61.63 (Additional aircraft ratings ...), particularly this part, an applicant for a category add-on rating: (4) Need not take an additional knowledge test, provided the applicant holds an airplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift, weight-shift-control aircraft, powered parachute, or...

Does anyone know what the requirements are to add a private pilot airplane rating if you already have a private pilot glider? I know the training requirements would be reduced for an airplane pilot transitioning to glider but I dont know how it works going the other way.... Does anyone have info...

I am trying to fill the brake fluid reservoir of my ASW-24, but with no luck. I am following the Schleicher Maintenance Manual procedure. It has you adding the fluid into the bleed valve of the caliper. First you have to attach a funnel to a 6 ft length of instrument tubing. The tubing is...

After seeing first hand the eggshell strength properties of glass cockpits when they hit objects, I have been thinking about how much protection I don't have between my spine and terra-firma. I have the astronaut foam, and otherwise it is just the seatpan and glass. I was chatting with my...

Nice piece on WBAL: http://www.wbaltv.com/video/14641367/index.html Adding on sport airplane privileges is a snap for rated glider pilots. No formal FAA written or FAA checkride required.

I am updating the variometer system in our club ASW-19b. I would like to add speed/vario switch into the stick handle. Any ideas, advice and suggestion for components welcome!

I am updating the variometer system in our club ASW-19b. I would like to add speed/vario switch into the stick handle. Any ideas, advice and suggestion for components welcome!

Wondering if there's a recommended vendor to add vents to non-vented Smiley bags (AS-W27). I can't get all the air out of these bags with the usual foot pump. The factory bags were vented and held more water but look fragile and already leak. Alternatively, parts and procedures for...

Accoona's AI-enabled search can understand the meaning and context behind the user's search query. So advertisers can broaden their campaigns to target concepts in addition to keywords. That's what accoona.com says. Is it really true?

I have a vivid memory of my instructor making a statement "Don't kill us today" He made this statement as I was finishing my verbally announced prelaunch checklist. At the time It did not seem to be a statement of my lack of skill, but rather a directive for my mental attitude. I think the...