Two dead. DG-800 in Spain. Lak Mini FES in Germany. Both during takeoff/launch.

Friends: Unfortunately it now apears that I will be unable to attend Uvalde this year and so my Nimbus 3 will be available immediately. see: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=ddfj4263_15dv8ph57t&hl=en Roy

Towplane for sale in Texas. No, it is not mine! These early "straight tail" Cessna 182's make good towplanes. Auction expires March 28, 2008 Listed on eBay as item number...

I am sure this is old news to others - but tonight was the first time I had seen the VIDEO link on the website. Some really good ones here - but I know you all have favorites that need to be added. This is the sort of thing we need to promote to our you-tube generation...

In one of these containers: http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/55937000/jpg/_55937665_013088251-1.jpg

I have so far been unable to get Flarm traffic to show up on my Clearnav display. I have experimented with different Clearnav zoom settings without success. Within the Clearnav Main Menu/Settings/Tools tab I find the Flarm tab. Opening this tab shows a list of Flarm information which seems to give...

Hi, does anybody know annything about Pilatus B4 having issues with corrosion? I heard that parts of the plane are somehow corrosion protected, but does it work even today when most of the B4s are 30 years old with 3000 hours or so? Google does not give much information about it, so does this mean...

The Soaring Safety Foundation (safety affiliate of the SSA) will conduct a Glider Flight Instructor Recertification Clinic as follows: Location: Blackburg, VA Date: March 25-26, 2006 Registration: Jay Pokorski

Anybody know anything about what happened to the one Zefir 2A that came to the US? It was registration number N86674. Shows up in the NTSB Database as having crashed near Cedar City, Utah, on June 26, 1968. Sailplane Directory issue of April 1970 said that Jerry Austin of Pasadena, CA owned it,...

get a bad gateway message when trying to log on. GK

USA aircraft owners. A note to remind you if you have not already heard: As of March 1, 2010, the FAA is no longer mailing paper copies of Airworthiness Directives (AD's) and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIB's) to aircraft owners. Paper copies are now only available by paid...

Region 12 Regional Meet Practice: 8/27/2011 Saturday Contest: 8/28/2011 – 9/2/2011 Sunday to Friday Classes: 15 Meter, Open, Sports, Club Please join us for a top notch contest coming up at the end of the summer.

http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/unmanned-1281961-air-aircraft.html Any soaring operation(s) in that area? Keep your head on the swivel!

http://711reporting.blogspot.com/ News and views............. Thermals tight, Soar high, Fly safe, # 711 reporting.

In 2008 this model got a new softer suspension. I drove it and I thought it had more body roll than I would like to have. Comfort was great but handling I am not sure, especially for towing. So my question is does anyone has any experience with model year 2008? I also test drove the BMW X3 and I...

The Midland Gliding Club (UK) still launches, when conditions are suitable, by catapulting gliders from our west facing ridge. Are we the only dinosaurs left on the planet? We are curious to find out if any other clubs still have this facility, how often it is used and when was the last time.

The Buena Vista, Colorado Pawnee had a partial gear collapse and nailed a runway light with the aileron. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

I notice that a Schweizer 2-32 with a published L/D of 33 is handicapped at 1.500. This seems like a great bargain, the same as a Falke SF-25C at 1.500 but with only about 22 L/D. Are there other equally great deals out there ? Or any outstandingly heavily handicapped types ? Ian

Worth the $70 to upgrade?

Interesting article on this ship. Anyone know how much these cost? Possibly over $200k here in the US?