I would like to know how others evaluate an OLC flight and determine the difficulty factor involved? I will hold my opinion until this has been truly debated. Old Bob

This past week a very nice gentleman came to our club and offered his services as an instructor and ride pilot. Let me say this, this sport needs more people like Chuck Waldo. Sorry that it was so cold here today Chuck, ha ha . Take care of yourself in NH, come back to Vero Beach soon and we will...

Yes, 2020 was a special year, so much turmoil in the world, Covid , Trump, even Michigan football took a huge fall. Glider ports were shut down, contest were canceled, production of gliders was interrupted, what more can we expect. I posted a sign today at the gliderport that all pilots should...

As the distribution of the vaccine begins what will be the impact on the soaring community and events such as contest and club activity. I for one will be very happy to get the vaccine, I will roll the dice and look at the benefits vs the uncertainty. Would you be more prone to attend an event...

Things are finally looking better for a spring Florida soaring season. As of today I am glad to announce that the surface water and the air is dryer that it was last year at the same time. Last year December was a disaster because of torrential downpours. This year, we are still way above yearly...

Modern sailplanes have evolved through the years and many older have lasted the test of time. During the 1970's Schelicher produced what I call the, "Greatest Of All Time", the ASW20. Production began around 1977 and immediately sailplane pilots were joining the ranks of owning the sleek beautiful...

Treasure Coast Soaring Club located in Vero Beach will be conducting the Soaring Safari during March, You may be our club guest and fly the best soaring conditions in Florida. This year once again we will be promoting the challenge of Lake O or you may want to soar the Florida straights, stretching...

I would like to invite all the 126 guys and gals to take part in the TCSC 2021 Soaring Safari during the month of March. The event will last all month, come and go as you please, and enjoy the great soaring of the Treasure Coast. This is a very informal gathering of glider pilots from all over the...

Is Kabatoff a motor glider guy?

Let me say that I wish all of you a very safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. Don't be ashamed if you must add a bit of weight in the tail to get the cg better after your feast. Take care, may you all be healthy and enjoy this wonderful holiday. Bob

Our club is currently in the initial stages of rebuilding a LS3A , we are in need of a rudder. The two ships that we have will be used to make a very nice sailplane that will be used for our members and youth glider development program. If any of you have or know of a rudder either whole or...

How about 100% electric powered ultralights? What problems can anyone forsee to building a 100% electric ultralight aircraft for short & mid-range commuters to get back & forth to work (aside from air traffic issues... it IS a big sky after all)? I understand the average commute is less than 30...

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Since my soaring career seems to be over (last flight in 1991), I decided to sell my unused Strong Para-cushion Chair Model 305. 26 foot Canopy mfg. Oct 1999, last packed 2001. Never opened since. Stored indoors in its nylon zipper bag. Email offer or call 724-986-4467 Wally Raisanen (2E)

Delcom AIR 960, complete with charger and antenna. Tested and guaranteed to work. 12 V 600 maH sealed Ni-Cd power pack (attached to radio) Flexible antenna Wall charger Belt clip Instruction manual Jacks for external microphone and headset.

Hi Everyone, Just posting to see if anyone was interested in helping to moderate a fledgling adventure site. www.findmyadventure.com. We need experts in air adventures! I know one member asked about glider safety and I'd really appreciate any...

Hi, I'm flying whit the air cadet program in Canada and one of the launch method is whit the winch. The cable that we are using is an 1/8" shielded steel cable whit 17 wires. I think we use this cable because it's supplied by the military which support us. Unfortunately, when the cable starting...

Please, if you have any information on who to speak with regarding, STC infromation, drawings, parts or a complete set of hand controls (for rudder control) for a Grob 103 Twin II could you get in touch with me? Freedoms Wings in Canada is about to purchase a G103 Twin II for our paraplegic gliding...

I'm trying to find out if there is a 1-26E Sport Canopy (or factory drawings) for a 1-26E model. Les Schweizer is looking, but in the meantime If you've got any idea / leads of where I could find either I'd appreciate the help. I couldn't find much phone / email contact info for the...

Any chance that someone knows where to find a Grob 103 Twin II (non- acro) maintenance manual, faster than we may get it from the Grob company, I'd really appreciate the help. We've got an odd serial #3574 and its a hybrid between a Twin Astir and a Twin II with rudder cables instead of control...