I seems to be a sad reflection on our sport, or the rules that govern it, that a contest with only 7 contestants can be called a "Nationals". I'm used to flying local club contests with 3 times more contestants than that! Andy

My glider N199AK supposedly landed at Johnstown, PA airport last year..........I have the Port Authority bill sent to me to pay for the landing fee. My question is: can I use this bill as proof that I flew there from Washington State? And if so, I believe that may make my flight one of the longest...

I spoke with the head of the FAA Small Aircraft Directorate for gliders yesterday regarding Experimental Airworthiness Certificates for gliders. In at least several states and particularly Arizona all gliders are having their Experimental Airworthiness certificates reviewed. Due to an issue...

What kind of mods to a glider force it to be reclassified as experimental? Does making your own winglets cross that line? What is process for getting it reclassified?

There are now more than 3,000 voices on this Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/glidingneedsairspace

Any LAK-17 owners out there who I could chat with regarding performance and a few other things? thanks, Brad

Hi. I'm searching for the cheapest SSR transponder and transciver with 8.33 channel separation that could be mounted on a sailplane. I actually don't know if this must be brand new, its just have to work properly in Europe. I've found some products of MicroAir but the price for new stuff is quite...

16 took tows to a possible 3,000 agl afternoon of 1-2 kt cloimbs. A 1 turn mat short task was called. More updates will happen, watch the SSA website and 18 Meter blog on Facebook.

I'm looking for a replacement latch for the hatch behind the rear seat in our Grob G103. It's the spring-loaded pushbutton type (also used on the instrument cover in the G102) and I can't seem to find it anywhere. Does anyone know where I can get one of these - I need both the pushbutton and...

I'm working on restoring a Schuemann netto box and I'm in need of a couple feet of 0.010" ID plastic tubing to make a calibrated leak to match the netto to my sailplane polar. There are products available, but generally sold in quantities much larger than I need, and not inexpensive (sold mostly...

The SSA member achievements pages show the current US pilot ranking and the best pilot ranking. In my case my best ranking is based on a 2004 Regional in which I placed 6th. Since I placed 2nd in a 2003 Regional I would have expected the ranking from that year to be higher. Can anyone explain...

Hi, All, my ASW-19 has three different air vents in the cockpit -- one in the nose that's controlled by a handle above the instrument panel, plus two holes in the sidewalls. The nose vent can get more or less closed, but there isn't any way to control the side vents. It occurs to me that there...

Region V South, Cordele Georgia, 2010 Congratulations to the winners: Standard Class: Mike Smith 15m Class: Enrique Mertins Sports Class: Tim McGowin Club Class: Wally Berry The Standard Class NEEDED a sixth day to sort out the winner since Day

On Jun 14, 12:44*am, "Ridge Runner" wrote: Two fatals sadly the other in Belgium. http://aviation-safety.net/index.php RIP Robbie Appears there was a third from Sportflugplatz Timmersdorf

I tried google but all the links I found were in czech. Can someone give me some hints of good clubs to fly in the czech republic at the end of august. English or french site would be helpful

Northbound on US 101 in South San Francisco this morning, I caught a glimpse of a billboard with an electronic sign on the bottom. Unfortunately, I had been looking down at something (don't worry, I was a passenger) and by the time I looked up we were almost past the sign, but I did read "Grab a...

There seems to be problem to contact the company nowadays, they do not answer phone or reply mails. Does anyone know does this company still exist?

Planning a little trip around Africa -would like to visit gliding clubs/operations on the way. Apart from the well known clubs in South Africa and operations in Namibia, where else does gliding take place on the continent? -I have heard of operations in Zimbabwe, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Kenya in...

THE FEATURE STORIES IN THE JULY ISSUE OF GLIDING INTERNATIONAL. We thought you might like to know what is in our July issue. We have written about: • Loosing newer members? There is tried and true remedy for this situation. We provide details on how you should be able to remedy...

Because of several reasons I've had to vacate my plans for riding along with Karl Striedieck, June 18th, at the Parowan competition. If you feel so inclined, give him a call... 814-934-4694. Maybe the seat is still available. Warren Evans