Finally, someone managed to explain what EASA's Part-M and CAMO is all about, in a way that I can understand.. Maybe others can benefit from this description, too. There are also some refreshingly direct comments about the DG Flugzeugbau blackmail scheme. Cheers, Lars...

I've got the hydraulic ramp jack, not sure of age but several years old, for our cobra trailer that seems to be suffering the common issues of leaking and not raising fully and then slowly lowering... I searched several of the old threads and looked at Cobra's site where they have info on...

I've seen some excellent lists on this forum for the pilot, glider, and landout/emergency kit. I'm wondering if anyone has developed a list for the tools, parts & materials to always have in the tow vehicle. I need to assemble a single toolbox that I can transfer between tow vehicles (I use a...

Hi, I have added the LXNAV V7 variometer to my web site. It is a truly awesome variometer. I love the built-in g-meter and FLARM display. I also love the way it can display many different variometer parameters and the MacCready setting on the same scale. I show a few example systems with...

We've heard alot of arguments for and against instituting FAI rules in the US. For the record, I lean towards the FAI rules. If we want to win at the world level we ought to be selecting pilots under the same rules system that they will fly in the WC. That being said, the recent Junior Worlds...

Hi, I just created my first soaring video for YouTube. It is and time lapse (interval recording actually) film of the process of bringing the gliders out to the runway, gridding up and launching. It was filmed at the 2007 Albert Lea MN Soaring Contest. The contest included the U.S. Open and...

All- As the owner of a high time Pegasus (and the guy Mitch was referring to in the first post), I'd like to dispel a couple of rumors and disagree with some of the "suggestions" to this situation. First, some folks have suggested "losing" the A/C logbooks and just starting over. This is in fact...

If you have a Turn Area Task and you fly into turn 1, then fly into turn 2 then pass through the finish circle could/should it be possible to leave the finish circle and return to turn 2 and fly deeper into the circle than you did the first time and then return to the finish circle? On an option...

This sort of follows up on the future of soaring thread, but is more focused on the sailplane design aspect. Ok.....here is the scenario: the powers that be have decided that once again the soaring community needs a sailplane that represents Joe Sailplane Pilot. Joe sailplane pilot wants a...

This is cross posted from the SSA Home News & Information General News, It is specific to the US, but generally applicable as well. The original post is avaliable...

The local towplane operation has a Pawnee that back in 1996 had an STC from STC Inc. (SA01154AT) modification to the wing attach cluster. Apparently it still requires a wings off inspection every two years. The owner of the operation has heard that there may be an inexpensive permanent fix that...

I have just seen an unscientific poll on a guitar forum that I found fascinating, and not because of what it means for playing guitars. In this poll, almost 41% of those responding were between the ages of 50 and 59. The next largest group, 40-49, is at only 18%. Like most, if not all of us...

Hello, Has anyone done a disc brake replacement of an original drum brake? I have reverse engineered a replacement 400x4 wheel for my SHK-1 which uses a hydraulic disk and caliper, and a beringer stick mounted lever master cylinder all employing dot 4 brake fluid, (EPDM seals throughout) The...

I have posted on our interent site a short clip of the Marske Pioneer IId in flight. http://www.continuo.com/marske/pioneer/marske/marske%20pioneer.htm If this address is too long click on our site below then look under Pioneer.... then the Marske Pioneer IId -- Marske Flying...

I called Costello insurance today for a quote. Boy was I suprised. For an antique ASW-15 it's just under a thousand dollars a year. Other club members, with more expensive gliders and less experience than I have, get insurance for half of what I was quoted. Costello gets insurance through AIG. ...

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I have recently started gliding again after a long absense. I no longer have funds to support my power plane habit and am soaring as less expensive means of getting airborne. I am surprised to see that winch tows in the USA are still almost non existant. Why not. Surely a winch is much cheaper...

I found this on YouTube and I would be more interested in what the crowd on Aviation Banter/Soaring had to say. I am impressed that this individual would post his video, has to be a bit embarrassing. Lots of second guessing and backseat flying in the comments but I think he did the right thing. ...

It seems that a payout winch similar to those used for hang gliders might be useful as a more efficient alternative to auto tows. You can make better use of the runway length and have perhaps a safer launch with proper calibration. Is anyone using such systems? Are they practical? Are they in fact...

Aircraft - Ventus Bt, Asw 20 bl and Libelle. Logger / Vario - Colibri and Lx160 ( now a 160s ) Opinion - 8/10 Plusses - Reasonably simple to use. Reliable, plenty memory Minus - can't set task and/or active TP in flight via RS232 interface without redeclaration ocurring Volkslogger / Borgelt...