Our Club is reworking towing height fees. We are based south of Denver (elevation 7,000' msl). Normal tow heights are to about 9,000-10,000' msl. We have new members who now are asking for tows to 14,000' msl. This is causing up to 45-minute waits for the next tow. Normally, we get about four or...

....flying a 1250 Kilometer (777 mile) triangular course in Nevada in 8 hours and 23 minutes at a new world record average speed of 149.23 km/ h (92.73 mph).. mo www.aerogazette.com ciao Rocco Caruso Aero Gazette

We tend to focus on ease of use, function and support when we select a flavor soaring software. But what about reliability and robustness? It seems entirely possible to be mislead by erroneous output from a digital adviser. For example, the glider computer might erroneously advise that you have...

Ok you prepeg carbon fiber flying guys, lets hear from you! Everybody else has chimed in but we have heard from very few actual owners of the SparrowHawk. Does is really perform, handle, assemble easily, fit you comfortably, tow easily, thermal well, and impress you? Gary Osaba could set a world...

Haven't flown either one, but have flown the ASW17, and liked it. Would like to avoid gel coat issues. Thanks all, Rich

I can't believe how cheap oximeters are getting. Standard fingertip models are available for $50; fingertip and wrist units with alarms, data logging, and software are available for less than $300. $50 Fingertip unit oximeter (no more excuses for using oxygen without...

http://www.ssa.org/Contests?cid=2248&show=blog&id=3736&ContestName=Sports+Class+Nationals I am really happy to see this! Its of course a very strong day down there (finally). I would be interested in hearing everybody's feedback as to how they liked the Assigned task today vs. the more typical...

I know, I know. BTDT. Has anyone purchased a NEW sailplane lately, and been happy with the wheel brake? The ONLY glider I've ever flown with a decent (not great, but decent) wheel brake is the LVVSA's G103 Twin Astir. For me, a GREAT brake will REQUIRE moderation on my part to keep from grinding...

....playing with some flight eval software, don't want IGC files. If you have flights logged with a generic GPS (not a certified IGC logger) please let me know. They should be complete from takeoff to landing. Thanks, Tom

I almost snickered a bit after watching this "real life" story about how a pilot had to land his plane after loosing engine power at 500 feet. After 35 years of flying gliders this looks normal to me. Maybe power planes are really hard to fly. This guy has 4700 hours and he overshot his turn onto...

If you are interested in checking out the new Stemme S12, it will be on-site at Crosswinds Aviation in Howell Michigan this Saturday afternoon at 4 pm.. We will have the BBQ going, hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings. Yes, beer! Crosswinds Aviation is an incredible aviation facility as well...

We have cats and just got a new type of litter for them called SoPhresh Gel Lock. This stuff would be great in a zip lock pee bag! Super absorbent and turns into a gel immediately. I have not tried it in flight yet, but once i saw how this stuff worked i knew it would be great to put in some pee...

My Discus2 canopy and frame fit a little too tight to the fuselage making closing difficult or impossible when it really heats up. In the winter it was much better, but still a bit tight. At normal temps. in Florida (90 to 95 degrees this time of year) in the shade, it is clearly too tight, since...

Question: Is it possible to tint a canopy like a car, for example, using automotive window tinting material? I know some canopies are tinted a bluish color, but what about a dark black tint? Thanks,

Our CFIG has become unavailable and our (small) club near Kansas City is looking for a CFIG. If anyone knows of one that lives close please send me an email or post to this group. Thanks -- Roger Kelly to reply replace the IP address above with ceressenior.com

Today Gordon Boettger flew his Kestrel on a 3TP flight of about 1800km out of Minden, Nevada. A sunrise takeoff lead to the first turn near Chilcoot, then South to near Inyokern, back North to Susanville, then down to Palmdale. This flight handily beats my flight of last year on a similar route. ...

Group, Anyone ever import a glider from Europe? Care to share your experiences or difficulties? There seem to be quite a few "deals" over yonder and wondered if it would be worth the hassle/cost/red tape/etc. Gus

The Senior Championships are coming up next week at Seminole Lake Glider Port and I am as excited as a virgin on her wedding night. I have the back seat of Karl Striedieck's Duo Discus reserved for Tuesday of the event and I am looking forward to this like a kid waiting for Christmas. I am sure...

My DG202/17 built in 1984 ,total hours 2750, registration: C-GBYW is for sale. It comes with the Glaser Dirks 3000 life extention inspection papers (value Euro500) and a new set of wing and tail seals (value $200). Gellcoat, with a few minor imperfections, in very good shape. It is a complete...

A beautiful reconstruction of the US Air flight that water-landed this year. Very impressive video/audio overlays and analysis! http://www.exosphere3d.com/pubwww/pages/project_gallery/cactus_1549_hudson_river.html