Hi all. I currently have a CFIH and commercial glider, sometime this year I would like to get my CFIG. Question is do I need an endorsement to take the CFIG written? Thanks, GB

With all the talk about Spectra for winch wire replacement, one thing comes to mind. COST! I just replaced our armored cable with 7X19 3/16 inch stranded steel cable. The cost for a five thousand foot spool was $500. If the Spectra costs 40 cents per foot that equals $2000. I recently heard of...

I've been looking through some old Soaring magazines and in the June, 1977 issue there's an article about a record flight by Bob Rodwell to 51,849 feet on March 29th of that year. Can someone tell me why that isn't the current altitude record? Sounds like he's lucky to be alive after having...

Hi again, Yep,I am trying to get these two %%#^&*@&&#**&(@# things to communicate. Correct sentenses GPGGA, GPRMC, GPLX1, and LXWP_. are set. 4800 baud, winpilot serial port connected to the NMEA input.output cables, GPS signal comes in fine in the Winpilot 4.61 Pro Then I try to download a...

need badly also full circuit diagram if available or perhaps link to manufacturer. thanks in advance stuart kinnear

I'm fiddling with a Bohli Variometer that originally had a TE compensation diaphragm that connected to the pitot. (A Bohli uses the same taut band technology as the Sage except it's shorter and the needle is at the face of the instrument.) I have removed the compensating diaphragm and its housing...

I'm re-building a winch and would like to find a really cheap radio that can at least receive on 123.5 that I can mount in the cab. If you have something in a closet or garage that you'd be willing to part with for not too much $$, please send me an e-mail. I don't care if it's an older crystal...

The Trustees of the Soaring Safety Foundation invite you meet us in Atlanta. Visit our website: www.soaringsafety.org SSF SEMINARS & ACTIVITIES at the SSA CONVENTION ATLANTA 2004 Feb 3 TUE 8:00 AM Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic to 4:30 PM Ascot Room - Waverly Hotel ($150. fee for both...

I want to apologize to anyone I offended with my "Dog Whistle" remark about the Silent jet glider. I have long held a disparaging view of small turbines based largely on their huge cost, noise level, awful specific fuel economy and short lifespan. There's also the safety issue of a compressor...

Any plans available for building a wood and fabric glider these days? -- Scott Gotta Fly or Gonna Die http://corbenflyer.tripod.com Building RV-4

Hey all, Just got my rating last month. Next time I'm at the field I think I'll be getting into a 1-26 for the first time. I'm nervous about flying a new ship. Is it like driving someone else's car for the first time? Any stories (serious and/or anectodal) on transitioning to a one seater...

David Aaron Lazerson, 40, of Tehachapi, California was killed Friday afternoon January 16th in a midair between a Cessna 180 he was piloting and a twin-engine Beechcraft, which landed safely. Dave was widely known as the pilot who performed a glider aerobatic act each year at the Edwards AFB Air...

What is the best soaring site in USA considering climate, services, access, scenery, airspace etc for a tourist interested in soaring? js

I would like to know the approximate position of the front seat airbrake handle with wheel brake applied. If you are familiar with a G103 front cockpit please give me an estimate of the position such as "just past vertical" "45 deg past vertical" etc. Reason for the post is that my wife finds it...

I don't need much encouragement to fly down to big bend country so decided to attend the grand opening of the newly repaved runway 3/21 at Marfa, Texas this afternoon. Judging by the extremely large turnout, as a percentage of the local population, Marfa Gliders and the Marfa Airport have...

'DuckHawk 15m racer announced at 2003 SHA Western Workshop. 53:1glide ratio VNE 200 kts' -from Winward Performance - anyone got anymore details? 'SZD-56-2, Diana 2: Newest 15-meter Sailplane.The technologically advanced SZD-56-2 Diana 2 will soar on new wings next summer. Bogumil Beres, chief...

Soaring Safety Foundation Seminar, Wednesday evening at the SSA Convention Three guest speakers will inform and entertain early arrivals to the SSA Convention in Atlanta on Wednesday, February 4th at 6:00 PM. Each year, the SSA Convention traditionally begins with the SSF Seminar on Wednesday...

YO-3A QUIET STAR BUILT FROM SCHWITZER GLIDER NOW HAS OWN WEBSITE WWW.YO-3A.COM. PLEASE VISIT THIS SITE. A YO-3A REUNION IS PLANNED FOR SPRING 2004. WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR VIETNAM ERA FILM OF YO-3A. CONTACT KURT

Who was the pilot in the glider sequence at the start of the movie? (No credit for Snake Pliskin) Name the model glider used. Bonus question- Who was the tow pilot?

One for the mechanically minded out there. Our club is currently constructing a double drum winch. More accurately I should say - re-constructing as said winch is based on, and uses the major components of an old single drum winch. The design is of the trailer with a V8 vehicle transmission...