Does anyone have experience towing a glider trailer with a Segway human transporter? Which of the light gliders, the Sparrowhawk, Russia or PW5, tows best with a Segway?

Hi, I'd like to hear about the people who were able to compare the performance of an LS-4 with an ASW-20 in weak, average and/or strong conditions. Which climbs best? Which glides best? By what kind of advantage (is one glider really better than the other, or just average?) Overall, which is the...

Hi, I don't believe you can switch languages without sending it back to the factory. The reason I think that is true is that they sell several versions of the GPS-NAV display. One in English, one in German, one in Italian, etc. However, I've never gone through that process, so I'm not...

Hello I have download xcsoar v2.0 but i can't install it on my ipaq 3850 do you now this problem? During the installation it says that mpsr xcsoar can't install on my type of ipaq thx Junior

Was reading www.af.mil/news/airman/0403/glider.html and there's a part where they put 7,000 lbs of sand bags and ammo to show off the cargo ability of the XCG-16. The unsecured load shifted aft and porpised the thing and killed the two glider test pilots. Other stuff was interesting too. These...

I just bought a DG-101. Already I am thinking of ways to improve the performance. One thought I had was adding winglets but I have discounted that for now because of the effort involved. Maybe later. Another thought was turbulator tape. While my opinion (uneducated) is that this will add to my...

Just got the winpilot pro version , I had the adv for 1 year I'd appreciate Your opinion on the climb maximiser , does it really work ? distracting ? Thanks Marc Teugels DG400 "MT"

Hello All, I am desperately looking for a replacement Tip extension aileron for an ASW20CL -- damaged OR undamaged -- RIGHT / STARBOARD wing. I would consider buying the whole tip extension. Anywhere in the world. If you think you know someone who may have one I would really appreciate the

Serial No. 45, Delivered April, 2002. NDH, 60 hrs TT, LX5000G-FAI computer/logger, Winter airspeed, United altimeter, PZL compass, Sage SV vario, Becker AR4201 comm, chronometer, g-meter, Schroth belts, p-tube, canopy dust cover, Cobra wing stand and one-man rigger, extra battery and charger. 2002...

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Hi Group, asking for help. I am searching for a used aviation radio (Becker, Filser, Dittel, 57 mm norm format), preferably with memory for some frequencies to be used in a glider. THX ! --

Anybody got the straight skinny on the Stansard Jantar up for auction? N73AS with "some" damage in wheel area and wing root and leading edge. Will be sold with MF trailer. The auction is at Falcon Field (near Phoenix) on Feb 27,28,29. The photo shows it in one piece, but no gear is visible. What...

What is a good (safe) method to turn over the fuselage so work can be done on the udercarriage ? I have access to a fork lift if needed. Dan

Since I am still getting quite some traffic from this forum regarding the Dune Running video (and some complaints why most of my movie links are in German), I have translated the whole page into English. Hope that helps. You'll find the soaring videos on http://gliding.hoppenrath.com By the way -...

I want to have a tailtank in my ASW20 and I have heard there is one. Where would I get the paperwork and plans for the mod. gary

Anybody got a copy on Lee Hallerberg? Lee25H@__________doesn't work, Lee22@_______doesn't either. His phone ie, "Not in service", Where is Lee? JJ Sinclair

Where do you buy a Logger or a GPS Flight recorder? What are popular shops? brgds Ralf

For Sale: 1981 Schleicher asw19b. This glider is in Pristine/Like new condition in and out. Outstanding refinish job by M&H in 1999. Everything about this glider and trailer are top condition, there are absolutley no "little things" that need fixed. Trailer is a very nice Gehrlein aluminum...

Hi fellow glider guiders, Some of you know me most of you don't but I posting today for a good cause. I am training to participate in a Cycling Century (100 mile bicycle ride) as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TnT). All of us on Team In Training are raising funds...

I am about to make the transition from the 2-33 (the only glider I have flown) to the 1-26. What are the differences which should be emphasized? ----- Jack -----