In another thread had seen some back and forth without pushing the envelope much so I figured I'd pull the pin, thumb the clip, release the spoon and make a regular f))king party of it. I honestly don't know **** about the useful load of a paraglider. If I planned to fly one, I'd find out. But I...

Looking to clear out your collection of magazines? Looking for Soaring Magazine binders, as they are no longer sold by the SSA. Have a nearly complete collection bound for 1974-2005 but looking for binders to file away the more recent years.

On 11/10/20 5:57 PM, Davis Chappins wrote: I'm looking for people to test my translation script from GDL 90 to NMEA so that a Stratux (1090/978 dual band ADS-B in) can connect and display traffic on XCSoar. If there's interest I can post some instructions. You need some experience with...

Hello all, Wonder if anyone has experience leaving a metal HP-18 glider tied down, out of the trailer. Any damage to the wing foam ribs ? wing bonding issues ? Corrosion ? Location is in the northeast USA. Dan

As I interpret 14 CFR 61.63 (Additional aircraft ratings ...), particularly this part, an applicant for a category add-on rating: (4) Need not take an additional knowledge test, provided the applicant holds an airplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift, weight-shift-control aircraft, powered parachute, or...

I just learned today that Renny Rozzoni's Cobra trailer is available for sale at Fidel's at Moriarty (505-417-5299).Â* The trailer is practically new, I think it's a 2018 model, and it was delivered to the States with a Ventus 3 FES inside.Â* Sadly, Renny crashed the Ventus last year.Â* I do...

Just noticed that European flight manuals share the same format. No, they aren't called a POH. For example, DG1000S, Duo Discus and ASH26E manuals all have airspeed indicator markings in section 2.3. Handy. Jim

My google groups has substantially changed it’s’ look and feel. In addition, I can only post from my iPad mini. If I try to post from computer I get a message that I do not have permission to post. Could anyone guide me on how to get posting pro edges again? I did remove .rec.soaring, and...

Factory Shark Tips for Ventus C. Free to good Home.

What differences are found between the Ventus C 17.6 and the Ventus 2bx?

a 110 lb. 16:1 L/D foot launched ultralight was surpassed long ago by flex wing hang gliders at ~70 lbs. Why bother?

I am repairing a small gelcoat scratch and looking for recommendations on a small gelcoat sprayer . Wondering if liquid gelcoat is to viscous for an airbrush to work?

Hello, All, I'm very happy to announce the inaugural use of our club's new winch this past weekend. We had a total of 37 launches and 36 were incident free. Our one, minor glitch was when a slack rope worked its way under one of our vertical rollers. This was fixed with a small, piece of high...

Hi; We need to replace the dump valve seat in an LS4. This is the seat that forms the seal. The originals seem to have been made by Georg Fischer (+GF+) for a valve they no longer make. I believe that the +GF+ part number was 161 483 260. From my present understanding +GF+ cannot supply this...

Less than 10 years old, with current, valid repack/inspection. If you have one you'd like to sell, let me know. Thanks, Tom A

I'm located in the south east of France and I'm considering buying my first glider. Since I'm very close to Italy I'm looking for italian web sites with glider classifieds. Would any of you know of such sites?

Just purchased #212, but no dolly. Appreciate the help.

Hey everyone, I'm thinking of upgrading the fabric seating of my DG-101. I currently use about 10kg's of lead to reach the minimum weight of 74kg and was thinking of integrating lead into the seat. Is this something ever done before? What are your opinions on this? Regular fabric is used now, would...

Anyone linked up a ClearNav to Condor? How?