Winch for Sale - U.S. (Pennsylvania) Philadelphia Glider Council is selling a 350 Chevy based winch with 4500 ft. of relatively new high tensile rope. Capable of launching a max gross Grob 103 to 1200 ft with 3600 ft of cable out. Complete with chute and rigging - ready to go. $5,000 USD. Contact...

Hi All, Assuming a budget of under $30k, I'm looking at upgrading my Russia AC-4. She's an excellent ship and I could do a whole lot more with her... But with our weak conditions locally, I find myself itching for a few more points of glide (currently about 31:1) and a lower min-sink (currently...

Lots of earnest opinions, some more strident than others. Lots of confident statements about what works, doesn't work, is possible, is futile, is inevitable. So let's keep it simple: if you have flown in a contest at any level where stealth was mandated (not necessarily mandatory FLARM, but if...

I just searched on "glider" on the BBC's news web site. What I found shocked me. Of 46 results returned for the period since May 1998, not a single one mentioned any form of achievement whatsoever in gliding. See here for the search...

We at Gliding International have just completed a three months study on the accident sitution in regard to our sport. We have examined (in detail) the 96 reported accidents which show that our problematic area of soaring flight relates to the landing phase. We took note of all accidents from...

Does anyone have a strong recommendation for a good handheld radio/ transceiver for me to use as a backup? I don't need ILS/Nav aides. I am confused after looking at Sporty's, ICom, & Vertex. My children are trying to get a recommendation from me for a Christmas gift Steve Chase Lambada...

This may be a bit of an unusual request but this club-owned glider is for sale and I am considering buying it. I have a copy the logs books and am aware of its official history but I'm looking for a subjective opinion from anyone who might have first hand experience with the glider. Its 3000 miles...

Hei, our ASK-13, LN-GBQ, is for sale. The glider recently (1999) had an extensive overhaul, and is in very good condition. For more info, see: http://www.wavecamp.no/2005/ln-gbq/ or contact mr. Hans Langan at email: phone: +47 934 22 441

Why not jump on the bandwagon... :-) http://wingsandwheels.com/class/classified.php?id=1231 2001 ASH-26E, 1500 hours, excellent shape, low engine time (I prefer to take a tow and (rarely) use the engine to save me from a long retrieve) Looking to downsize budget and glider, so will replace it...

I received an email stating that my diamond goal flight has been rejected due to a typo on my igc declaration. Despite the fact that the security was good, all turnpoints rounded ok, and everything else good, it's still rejected. On the IGC declaration where it says "registered ID" I typed in...

Has anything developed regarding extending the total time limit on the Pegasus? Tom Idaho

Hi Gang I had not expected to be offered the opportunity to fly the first Carat delivered in the US. But I did today and I really liked what I found. This is my report. Supposing you wanted to come up with a wish list of the characteristics of an ideal self powered glider for use from the...

Hello Pundits, Now that I am retired I have decided to live a little before its to late....no more I will do X Y and Z NEXT YEAR. I first went solo in a glider at the Midland Gliding club in 1976 and then solo on power the same year. Power flying quickly lost its attraction and I didnt complete my...

I'm looking to move up a level from my ASW 15. Ideally, I'd like an LS 4 but they are few and far between. A couple of Pegasuses (Pegasi?) are listed on W&W and seem to be reasonably priced for what you get. I am in the US and am aware of the 3000 hr issue but don't fly enough for that to be a...

This topic was buried in a drifting degenerate thread. I'm wondering if anyone knows more about the tow hook innovation mentioned below by UH. On Saturday, February 8, 2014 9:31:13 AM UTC-5, son_of_flubber wrote: Why does the pilot need to pull the release if the glider kites? Why is the...

I went for a ride in a glider many years ago and was immediately taken with the whole experience. I have always wanted to fly and now have the time to do it as I am finished with my skydiving career. Before I sell my rigs I wanted to ask a question. Do any of you wear pilot rigs? Before I...

I am looking for a US source for a rechargeable (preferably gel or sealed lead-acid) for the fin battery box of a Schempp-Hirth. I need the extra power as well as the tail weight! Dimensions are approximately 10 inches long, 4 inches wide and 1-1/2 inches deep. I've found a few single-cell...

When I see the NTSB report 2 aircraft accidents at the same date, time & place, it only means one thing. They came together in the air or on the ground. On 12/20/10 in Madras Origon, a Taylorcraft and Cessna came together while both were trying to land on runway16. The Taylorcraft didn't have a...

Hypothetical situation: Same condition Same trailer Same instruments and accessories Which is the better ship for strong western thermal racing conditions? Why? Thanks in advance for those in the know! T

I've been fascinated by this unusual image on the cover of Soaring magazine: http://soaringweb.org/Soaring_Index/1967/1967Dec_full.jpg I always assumed it was a reaction to the movie 2001 since it bears a distinct resemblance to the spaceplane in that movie, but recently realised that it...