With credit to 'Propwash', from Aero-News.net see this: ------------------------------------------------------------- A Solar Plane to be funded by A-rabs In Oil Country? United Arab Emirates cited as 'Likely' To Fund Sun-Powered Aircraft (airplane) Experiment. Maybe Steve Fossett had it wrong...

The Region Nine contest in Hobbs, N.M. is seeking tow pilots. Our contest starts with practice June 3rd and run through June 10th. We will provide accomodations, tickets to all social events, some ferry fuel and a tow rate of $40-$45/tow (TBA) We will also have a vehicle for the tow pilots...

Could anyone help me with a sample club lease? We are going to lease a member's aircraft for club use. Thanks, Charlie

My sincere, humble and unreserved apologies to Mal.com....net.au - and the rest of you - for my rude and unreasonable response. The penny had, in fact, dropped before Andrew W. pointed it out - and I had posted an immediate apology - which has not appeared. Again, I unreservedly apologise to you...

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SOARING CLUB April 5, 2005 Dear Pilot, You are cordially invited to attend our 31st Annual CCSC Soaring Contest at the Avenal Gliderport.

Jamie, Have a good look at Paul Remde's web site - www.cumulus-soaring.com Stan. UK.

Hello all, I have been flying the the Silent Wings (www.silentwings.no) beta release for some time, and it is pretty cool! Now the real product has hit the market (unfortunately for the manufacturer it is now spring time, so I can again fly for REAL!!!). Has anybody tried this offcial release and...

Hi Guys and Gals, The 26th annual Air Sailing Sports Class Contest (SSA Sanctioned) is a five day contest starting Monday July 4 and ending Saturday July 9. There will be one rest day and a practice day Sunday July 3. This is a great contest for beginning racers as well as those who want to...

I'm looking for a 2 seat glider in good condition. East Coast U.S. preferd but will travel for the right glider. If you have a glider for sale please e-mail any information, price and pictures if you have them to i fly @ localnet. com Remove the spaces to e-mail Thanks, Bob

For more details see http://206.168.3.4/xponder.html

http://www.jcil.blogspot.com The Greatest News Ever!

Les passes away Tuesday...after a long struggle with Alzheimers...he ran a remarkable operation at Sky Sailing-Fremont. ..the likes of which may never be seen again. I posted one of my favorite Les stories at the Hollister Yahoo site...and would invite others to post here as well. Anyone know of...

Folks, Come have fun in Vermont this summer at Region 1 June 20-25, practice days 18 & 19 The forecast is for strong lift and high cloudbases. Get the details at. http://www.ssaregion1.org/negc2005/

I just got my latest Soaring magazine and really liked the new centerfold shot. I hope they do this every month. Reminds me of the great shots by George Uveges and Alex Aldott in the 70's soaring magazines. Good Work Dennis and to the art director! Willie

There's an idea for the Juniors to take up....this side of the pond

Not a bit of it ! That's acclimatisation for you. However - even acclimatised individuals need to watch correct hydration - and rapid transits from high to low atmospheric pressure. There's a great deal we 'experts' do not understand about the body - although we often think that we do.

Less than 5 days until bidding ends on 1st item. Garret Willat's Junior Soaring Team "Stemme for a Day Program" Fly with two time team pilot Garret Willat in a high performance motor glider Stemme S10VT for the day in beautiful Warner Springs California. While the experience will be tailored to...

I have to apologize, I was describing the bezel on a PZL mech vario, not the Winter! This one appears to have a groved edge that sits under the face plate that holds the glass front.

http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/newsitems/2005/050328cell.html The AOPA request points out that cellphones are a useful resource for aviation information and don't appear to affect general aviation instrumentation (presumably including those in gliders). No US cellphone service providers prohibits...

National 360 manufactured in late 1996 or early 1997. Repacked March 2005. Has seen very little use. Red with B-12 snaps on leg and chest straps. Carry bag + manual. Photos available. $800 + shipping at cost. E-mail Chris Harding: