The last few threads I initiated were preambles to a discussion I don't think we've sufficiently explored. Those of you who keep track will recall that I've asked first, whether we are sufficiently well-trained (Dear Burt), and second, if some of the models we use to understand flight couldn't...

would you recommend this ship for a recently licensed pilot ??? comments welcome! regards Harry

One unpredictable consequence of a fiberglass topped Cobra! https://www-265.aig.com/AviationSalvage/salvagedetail.aspx?SalvageId=2911

Is there anyone using a Tesla Model 3 to tow his/her glider regularly? Curious about the impact on range and usability to go on (European) gliding holiday.

Who knows details about this? http://www.mlive.com/news/annarbornews/index.ssf?/base/news-32/124507681859170.xml&coll=2

I googled a bit but came up with nothing very useful as of yet. Does anyone know of a (preferably US...) supplier of Interglas fabrics? I only need a few yards of both 92125 and 92145, for which I can find no direct alternative equivalents for. Alternatively, if anyone has some of this stuff on...

Thanks for all the private responses. I don't have everything needed for a legal installation yet but I am now relatively certain it is possible. Neal Pfeiffer was kind enough to put me in touch with Charles Pate at Cessna's Structural Engineering Department. Charles directed me to the FAA's...

New glider coming soon, this one must go, make me an offer! Details on WingsAndWheels (search manufacturer Lange, type Antares 20E): http://wingsandwheels.com/classifieds

Groupflights, a new Python program, now updates club/group web pages to show recent personal flight distance and speed improvements, recent top flights and all-time top flights. Updated daily from WeGlide, OnLineContest, and SkyLines. You can see a working example at...

Dear Friends, Can someone help me get my laptop to talk to my volkslogger to extract my igc. flight log please. I've got the instruction book out in front of me and have the logger powered up and in the download mode but nothing happens.. Do I need a special software to do this? I am trying to...

I'm headed off today to start the journey to Lithuania. Should be there late next week. Follow along he https://ussoaringteam2015lithuania.wordpress.com/

Very sad news. Any details on what happened? By Journal North Staff UPDATED: Friday, June 5, 2015 at 5:30 pm PUBLISHED: Friday, June 5, 2015 at 4:30 pm SANTA FE -- New Mexico State police have identified the deceased pilot of a downed glider aircraft found Thursday afternoon southeast of Santa Fe...

In the Wings and Wheels classified ads there is listed a Taurus selflaunch glider for sale. Originally it was N797SD, sn 107T503LSA. Currently carrying a different N number and serial number, but it is the same glider. This Taurus was involved in a hangar fire about 4 years ago in Memphis, Tn. ...

OK, I'm puzzled. Maybe you folks can help me understand this. I looked up the definition of Class A airspace, which is "from 18,000 feet MSL to and including FL600" with few exceptions that don't apply to the area I'm looking at. I've seen more than one flight posted on OLC which have a high...

I finally got around to watching this 1967 movie which I bought on eBay more than a month ago. It was surprisingly well done. Not that Walt ever put out a bad product, his production values were always top notch. However, when the popular media shows soaring, I often see realism and accuracy go...

After the definitive spanking these two new models gave to the previously dominant ASG-29, there has to be a superiority. So, what is it? (And yes, the pilot matters...but look at the results in 18m Worlds competition)

I think it is time to end this back and forth ping pong about restricting the use of PF. We have to agree to disagree and try to come up with a solution that could work for both groups. Let's try to define some criteria that might be acceptable to all: 1) Should targets be visible on PowerFlarm...

The Air Avionics Butterfly has developed an outstanding reputation as having a competitive advantage for its ability to "instantaneously" calculate wind direction. Does the CNv (with latest 3.3.3899 or beta 3.4.4089) calculate wind as quickly as the Butterfly? T8, what is the wind direction...

I have debated for a few months if I really should post this or not but think I should share my experience. First, I LOVE the concept of the PCAS MRX and I have received nothing short of exceptional customer service from Zaon. I also would strongly recommend to every pilot to purchase one of...

Hi everyone I just started glider flying lessons and I'M HOOKED!!! Unfortunately, the closest glider club is 3:45 hr drive away. I also live in an area that looks to me to be perfect for ridge soaring, with a range of mountains facing the west that runs for at least 85 miles, and possibly...