Southern California is currently fractured into several different OLC clubs.. There is a movment by pilots in Tehachapi, Inyokern, Cal City, and Crystal to consolidate all OLC flights in the region into one club. The names "Southern Sierra", "Region 12 Soaring", and "SoCal Soaring" havbe been...

Bill Klein in Homestead, Florida (south of Miami) has a stash of L-13 parts in very good condition for sale. Yes, he is aware of the L-13 grounding. However some parts might fit the Blanik L-23 or the L-13 AC Acro version which I understand is not affected by the EASA AD. (Correct me if I'm...

Does anyone out there have an old Zander SR 940 setup disc kicking around? If so, I'd like to be able to arrange for a copy to be made to use in setting an SR 940 up here. Thanks, RO

Dear Flatlanders, Last year, I had the privelege of flying in the R4 South contest in New Castle, VA, spanning over the 3rd week of September. I had little to no previous ridge flying experience, and was even cautioned by one top ranked pilot not to fly here. I'm glad I didn't listen. While this...

Geez , use duh internet. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all soaring folks.

I have a Flarm view instrument in perfect condition. I am selling it because I am upgrading to newer unit. I bought the instrument in 2017. Asking 185 plus shipping. Txt me at 760 703 0869 Mario

On Friday, January 5, 1996 at 1:00:00 AM UTC-7, Frank Smith wrote: Last time I heard Aspen has closed own all un-powered flight out of their airport. Bob Woody lives there and has his Nimbus4 for sale because of this new (and bad) rule. In ...

Congratulations to Fernando Silva on winning the day in 15M on December 14th.

Greetings, While doing some minor maintenance, the canopy of the PW-5 that I was working on auto jettisoned it's canopy on the ground. Others around said this was a somewhat known issue and this had happened before after a firm landing. I noticed there are 3 contact points between the support...

a new facebook group was just created, maybe good if some other people familar with this type join. This group intends to team up SF 34 owners worldwide. We like to have a platform to exchange information and tips about one of the best two-seater...

On Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 8:15:06 AM UTC-7, Dan Mockler wrote: I just returned from a week in Ely and I wanted to report on the weather, facilities and such. The weather while not epic was phenomenal. I managed 5000 kilometer in seven days, two of which were considered 1\2 days. ...

On Monday, May 12, 2003 at 10:17:15 AM UTC-6, Wallace Berry wrote: Hi, Anyone out there every tow with a 150 hp Pawnee? How was it as a tug? We currently tow with a Cessna 175 that has been re-engined with an O-360 and equipped with a STOL kit. It is an OK tug off a 5000' paved strip but...

SSA Webinars are free. They were initiated as a way to archive the knowledge of experienced soaring persons on a variety of topics, in a user entertaining manner. All webinars are archived and also free at www.ssa.org/Webinars. Most of them also qualify for FAA WINGS Program credits, if you...

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Cleaning out shop. Anybody need one of these ? 21 1/4" circumference, 19" overall height including valve. Typically used in older metal gliders with vertical space behind seat (Schweizers etc) - I think it was from my HP-14 ! Sitting in back of shop for decades, still has O2 pressure. Must be...

On Friday, November 24, 2017 at 10:30:09 PM UTC-5, Steve Muhli wrote: Hi, New to this forum, thought I 'd pose a question..... I have a glider rating from years ago, I was wondering if anyone can suggest a list of gliders that are more "roomy" inside since I am 6'4" . I am planning on...

How many 300s, 500s or diamond heights have you done? We all do these tasks maybe many many times, but would it be nice if say when. You do 50 300s or 25 diamond heights there should be a new award? Maybe a diamond with some scrambled egg underneath the badge or say for 300s and 500s maybe ...

I have two monitors attached to my PC, one positioned traditionally (landscape, horizontally), the other vertically (portrait), which I find perfect for many jobs. They act as one working area, but you can determine which apps open on which screen. As the "Gliding International" is published...

Hi, I’m trying to reach a glider pilot named Juan Pablo Hernandez Vogt. He purchased an item from me which was returned to me a while back. The item is somewhat valuable and has been paid for. I have not been able to reach him. If you know him, please ask him to contact me. Note: This is...

Why do you guys force your customers to use that cheap Chinese hardware ;-).. 1 hour battery life, poor screen resolution and slow screen refresh due too a very slow processor (3-5 years old or more?) Why not port full SeeYou over to iOS, Android and/or even Windows mobile so we can have top of...