Well I've had a few flights in fiberglass gliders. A hop in the DG-1000 in Marfa was the first. I've also taken a ride in a Grob 103 although I was mainly an instructor passenger on that flight. Today a friend and sometimes student let me fly his Salto. What a hoot! I had read through several...

Hey guys, remember: Region 5 West at Chilhowee "split Regional" on Labor Day weekend Sept. 4, 5, 6, and then the following weekend Sept. 11 and 12. You can fly a whole Regional without needing to take days off from work !! We hope this Regional will become a yearly tradition in the Southeast, so...

On Aug 17, 6:03*pm, Bart wrote: On Aug 17, 5:46*pm, BTiz wrote: Be careful what you buy. Some generic renter's policies do not cover "experimental" aircraft. That means you may be covered for that 1-34 or 1-26 or Grob 103. But not for...

Updated US airspace information for the charting cycle effective 29 July , 2010 is now available on the airspace section of the Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange, and at my website at http://www.soaringdata.info. The interactive airport and turnpoint file generator on my site has also been...

All, we are planning an ASW-20 Gathering at Mountain Valley Airport in Tehachapi CA this coming Labor Day weekend. This event will be part of the annual ESA/VSA Labor Day bash. Plans so far include 2 ASW-20 forums, a weight and balance updates with scales, photo sessions and of course a lot of good...

Wings & Wheels now has HYDRAULIC ASSISTED DRUM BRAKE CONVERSIONS available for most glider types with TOST Kobold or TOST Standard drum brake wheels. Some gliders that also used TOST Lilliput 4" brake wheels can also be converted to Kobold 4" wheel with 5" Brake assemblies and use a similar kit....

I am planning on installing a Mountain High EDS O2 system in my glider. Anyone have a used one that they want/need to sell? I need a unit for a single place glider. Thanks in advance Ron Gleason

I just acquired a gently used 2 year old Softie Mini, Gray color with quick disconnects and the carrying case. It's in perfect condition. Asking $1250.00. Email me at if you are interested.

On Aug 21, 1:12*pm, JJ Sinclair wrote: As a matter of fact I purchased the Wng Flattener from Dick just before his untimley death. It is necessary to flatten both the top and bottom of both wings to get maximum perormance increase. You must carefully remove all wax...

Spot 1 satellite messenger in excellent condition. Used only rarely. Essentially new; no marks or signs of use at all. All original documentation included. Works perfectly. Asking $65. Please email for more information. Thanks, Joe

FWIW, there is another EASA Emergency AD (2010-0160-E) that updates and supersedes the June Emergency AD. I don't know what the differences are as I don't have a copy of the first one. Whether by accident or not, the US AD seems to less restrictive. To paraphrase (always dangerous, I know) it 1)...

I have the following items for sale: Winter barograph - last calibrated in 1988. Drum runs fine - come in homemade wooden case $50 Icom IC-A21 handheld navcom radio with manual, charger, rubber duck antenna $150

Last Saturday I let another club member fly my glider. As always, the 302A CFR was on and logging. He uploaded his flight to the OLC, but it doesn't show up in the Gold League scoring. His club affiliation appears to be fine, the .igc file is valid (green) and the flight is valid (green). The only...

On Aug 2, 1:36*pm, Grider Pirate wrote: Last Saturday I let another club member fly my glider. As always, the 302A CFR was on and logging. *He uploaded his flight to the OLC, but it doesn't show up in the Gold League scoring. His club affiliation appears to be...

Have 89 vintage all metal Cobra trailer and need to get a spare tire and wheel. Am not at hangar to get correct sizes. Anyone know what the size and bolt pattern is?

Does anyone know of a pilot flying a LS1-c or d model in Colorado this summer? WB caught the beauty on a digital photo while he was on the ground of Mt. Evans this past July 2010. Yea, I looked at the FAA aircraft registry but came away...

I can haul a trailer back from KS, TX, NM, AZ, or CO on August 21. I'm heading to Minden, NV but can deliver as needed on the West Coast. Rick Walters email

Cambridge 25 GPS-NAV with software version 6.0 along with an LNAV ver. 5.8 with 57mm (small) variometer and gps-nav display with software version 5.3e Both L-NAV and GPS-NAV calibrated. Compaq Aero 1550 (like new condition) with integrated serial and power supply cable (no battery, power provided...

Adds audio to a mechanical variometer or can be used stand-alone (with a flask) to provide an audio signal. Made in Germany. I bought this new in 1992 but never used it. Comes with all original accessories and instructions in English. There's a photo it on the Cumulus Soaring Classifieds...

On Aug 22, 10:12*am, wrote: On Aug 22, 12:15*pm, Bob Kuykendall wrote: On Aug 21, 2:55 pm, ryanglover1969 wrote: Very interesting indeed!