Hi all I have need of a USB adaptor for my new to me ship SN10B flight computer. I am Willing to pay$$ If anyone knows of one laying around they can part with please contact me at cliffhilty (at) netzero (dot) net. Thanks

Does anyone have a digital drawing for the "U" shaped seals that cover the bell Cranks on the top of the 27 wing? Trying not to reinvent the wheel. Thanks Cliff Hilty (at) google mail dot com ( no spaces no Caps)

I have a complete system and many extras for sale. This was updated by Cumulus soaring in 2016 with new calabration and battery. Comes with a model 20? flight recorder and alot of extras. I just removed this from my 27 and it was working fine. I never used it and need the room for a transponder....

Hi all, am having an issue with my new to me dittle radio. worked fine for two flights now on startup it breaks squelch for a while even with the switch set correctly. it lasted about 15 minutes then went normal. The next flight it only did that for 5 minutes. after reading the manual it says...

Hi guys, I recently purchased a 126 a serial number 0 0 6 it has been stored for a very long time and probably has the original Tire still on it I am looking for a 4.00 / 4.80 -4 tire and tube. Ive tried the 126 News Group with no luck they won't approve my listing yet it's been a couple of weeks...

I am selling my Ventus B 16.6 many extras refinished in PU. see listing at : http://wingsandwheels.com/classifieds

April 1, 2017 By Mike Collins The FAA’s Office of the Chief Counsel has issued a legal interpretation that clarifies automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) requirements for operators of aircraft without electrical systems. The FAA has mandated ADS-B Out equipage after January 1, 2020,...

Anyone have the above item in good working order that wants to sell it inexpensively? I have broken mine (I think by kicking it while getting in). I see that Craggy Aero has discontinued them for different styles and Cumulus wants too much to order one. I will try and repair the one I have but...

I am driving the RV with glider in tow to Oshkosh next week, after, I am driving to upstate NY, are there any gliderports/clubs along the route that offer guest tows to visiting pilots? Maybe rv camping close, Say in the eastern Wisconsin, lower Michigan, northern Illinois, northern Ohio western NY...

Hi folks, I'm in the process of installing new connecting rods in my Ventus B would like to know what everyone is using if any for the slide lube where those connecting rods like to ride. The material that the slide is made out of seems to be impervious to wear so that's good but the rods are...

After a short but severe battle with infection, mentor, CFIG, and backbone of the Prescott Soaring Society, AC Goodwin, has succomed to his illness this morning. Our prayers and sympathy go out to his wife Georgia and son Russ. He will be missed by those considerable souls whose lives he enriched...

We did not know Bob for very long, a few years, not nearly long enough. But I think Rose captured what we, Bob, I and all glider pilots share in this short story: " Rose wrote: "The first time you set foot in Aguila Arizona some people say "What would anybody be doing here? " Unless you're a...

I used to be able to download track files from my powerflarm rectangular butterfly display by inserting a usb, pressing the button and then pressing again on the "flarm" status and again on "log download" without turning the unit off. It no longer does this now I have to power off the unit insert...

So my Garmin 196 gave up the ghost and is not updatable anyway. So Im looking to replace it with one of the two above. One big question is (and I searched both manuals before asking this) do either of them give the current required glide ratio to a point? My 196 did and I had it on my custom field....

Curious if any are operating in the US, or in need of new home MM

I’m trying to contact a guy named Donald Macey who owns a funky old one-off home built glider that is falling into neglect. I have his address from the FAA and no one lives there. His landline went dead so I haven’t been able to call him. Wondering if anyone might have a cell number for him?...

I recently rescued a 1-26C and 2-22C from long term storage included in a deal for another aircraft I intend to keep. When stored both gliders were in pretty good condition but accumulated a lot of mouse debris mainly in the lower fuselages. The seat cushions are gone as are the logs and paperwork....

The gliding venues in the Southern Hemisphere are moving into top gear as the weather improves. Long flights are being made from venues like Pokweni and Bitterwasser in Namibia, Gariep in South Africa, Tocumwal and Corowa in Australia, Brazil and Argentina. Europeans who either hire gliders locally...

The following is the newspaper report following the collision between the current South African open class champion (John McLachlan) and national team member (Dieter Hiress). They were killed whilst participating in the Free State Regional Championships. Our condolences go to the families of the...

On the 10th of November, I started a thread about our gliding clubs new web site - and gave the URL for the website in the post (www.ggc.co.za). Yesterday - I checked with the webmaster to see if he had noted an increase in hits to the site. He sent me the following statistics: For the six days...