Mike Melvill reported 5Gs on reentry, meaning the trajectory went much higher than normal. It appears he went over 100Km, confirmation will follow. Mike Melvill to get his astronaut wings.

Anybody who has flown both gliders from the front seat has to agree the DG-1000 is much nicer. The Duo has the annoying opening between the pilot's elbows and the backseat occupant's feet. You can't really carry anythig in the front seat at all. The DG is well ahead in comfort. "Philip Plane"...

I tried to sell this a year ago and got no takers so I am offering it up for the cost of packaging and shipping. If you want it shoot me an email @

Includes Outside air temp sensor and capacity tank will accept reasonable offer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMmhOkXQB0s&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs

I purchased the power flarm core with the second antenna option. I am looking for recommendations; ideally photographs or diagrams of installed systems in Ventus B gliders.

Noticed that all LET production has ceased including the L23 Blanik and the L33 solo. Why? Most reports have stated the cause of the L13 failure was fatigue, yet all L13's are grounded. Most fatigue failures are the result of very long life, yet they are not grounding L13's with over X number...

What's a full membership in the SSA cost? I went on the SSA site and they won't tell you untill you have filled out all the forms. Is it so high that they are afraid to scare people off? John

Years ago there used to be a website that would provide a thermal index for the day, by typing in info for an individual's area. I can no longer find it. I've recently been reading my old soaring magazines from the '80's and saw an article by Senn on the SOAR thermal forcast program. Are either...

Caesar Creek Soaring Club has added the 18 Meter Class for this contest on 18 through 23 June 2006 with June 17 as a practice day. There are only 17 spots left so register now to ensure a position. Details can be found on our website - www.soarccsc.com. Rolf Hegele Contest...

Caesar Creek Soaring Club, Wanesville, Ohio is pleased to announce that this year's contest is scheduled for 18 through 23 June with 17 June a practice day. Entries are limited to 40 for combined 15-Meter, Standard, and Sports Classes. All classes will fly dry with a fixed entry fee of $360.00....

I have heard varying opinions about flying in Hobbs. I've never flown there, and am curious: what's it like, what are the dangers, what would I watch out for, how are the landing options, and what have been your experiences flying there for leisure or in competition? Some people say it's...

On Tuesday, December 2, 2014 2:29:42 PM UTC-5, wrote: Those of you that have flown in NZ probably know these men. They will be missed.http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/63733381/Kiwis-die-in-Namibia-glider-crash Does anyone know what happen on this flight to kill two...

For the CC Nationals being held in TX, What RULES will they use for Club Class? The only difference between Club and Sports Class is "my understanding" CC can do Assigned Tasks. U.S. Club Class - Open to sailplanes with 0.898 and greater handicap Modern Sports Class - Open to all sailplanes but...

2006 Winnebago View J model for sale, contest ready. $45k for more info dn5172 yahoo Glenn

What size radius is used for a badge or record turn point and start cylinder? 1 mile is used for contest turn point. Thanks Glen

See You Mobile, my “AGL Navbox” does not show any altitude?? Everything else seems to be working ok? Any Ideas? Thanks

I have used the See You Recorder three time and have three invade flights on OLC Any ideas??

Thank you all for your helpful insight to the ASA.The members of ASA seem like a great group of people and contrary to one posters statement, am not trying to pick a fight. Racing would be great if I were at that level,though the intention of my post was to understand why there is not a more...

It seems to me that the ASA is just a private little racing club for those with expensive sailplanes.In my opinion the reason many people drop out of soaring after getting a license, is that there is no place to fly other then commercial operations which are more expensive and are focused on other...