I have recently started restoring SHK-1 #07/130. I was wondering if anyone has drawings, I'm specifically looking for specs on the landing gear. Any help would be appreciated! Bill

Hi all, I recently purchased and SHK-1 and am looking for advice from other owners regarding refinishing. Any SHK owners out there? Thanks! Bill

When I Met Kerry Posted by Guest Blogger at February 7, 200411:50 AM Writes Hal Cranmer: I would like to add my two cents about my John Kerry experience. During my career as an Air Force pilot, I spent two years flying a small twin engine prop plane around the Pacific from my base in Okinawa,...

Having a wobbling problem with the cradle on my KOMET Trailer while installing the wings on my glider. Any experience or suggestion to fixing this annoying problem? It causes excessive effort while installing the wings.

This is a very nice JS1 that is race ready. It flew in the 2010 and 2012 WGC. More info he http://soaringcafe.com/classified-ads/show-ads/362/jonker-sailplanes-js1b-n51we/al/huntsville/us/sailplanes-for-sale/ Bill

Promised my lovely bride that after Uvalde I would take a break from competition flying. So, I don't need the latest greatest racing machine now ... not sure what I need ... but, first, I must sell my wonderful JS1-B. :-( Details...

Our Duo's turbo has suddenly stopped working. It spins up ok at 55Kt when decompressed & continues windmilling when the decompression is released. The engine starts after 2 - 3 seconds, runs for 2 seconds then cuts out. After 1 - 2 seconds it starts again & the sequence is repeated. It's as if the...

Need a canopy & undercarriage assembly. New or used ok. Having difficulty contacting the manufacturer. Any help / suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bill

I'm new to the OLC & have had several flights rejected. Reason given: IGC-file cannot be read or has wrong format! Please send the file via http://www.onlinecontest.org/olc-2.0/gliding/help.html Error by parsing IGC-File; For input string: "u78" Flights were downloaded from a 302 & attempted to...

Hi all, I downloaded a 4hr 30' flight from the 302 to my PC for the first time & it took 1hr 10'. I see from previous discussion the baud rate should increase significantly when downloading flight logs, but apparently it didn't in this case. Any advice on how to fix this will be appreciated....

We recently purchased this a/c & really enjoy flying it. However there are two minor problems with the vent line from the removable 18L fuel tank: 1) We initially put 15L in the tank & over a period of approx 10hrs flying, we've lost 3 - 4L due to it sloshing about & draining overboard. The vent...

I'm sure this has been discussed in the past, but I can't find a record of the thread. I need to remove old painted ID from gelcoat and replace with new vinyl. What is the best method? Acetone? Wet sanding? Other options? Thanks much, Bill

Looking for the cable that goes from the back of the Cambridge GPS 20 box to the bottom of an Aero 1520 Pocket PC. I understand they are 1) Out of production and 2) Subject to failure both from the wires breaking and the clip mechanism wearing out. Would like to buy a couple of them to have for...

Looking to buy an enclosed trailer for an antique glider that is going back to Europe. Want to RoRo ship from the east coast to Europe. I would prefer the find a roadworthy trailer In the eastern US. Any tips or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Bill Bill.Batesole at aol dot com

I'm looking for a resource for a replacement gas strut used to open the trailer top for a early 1997ish Komet Anschau glider trailer. This trailer has the external hinge. I'm hoping to find a suitable replacement from a US supplier. Thanks for your help. Bill

AMS Carat A Serial CA14 For Sale. Cobra trailer and Motorglider in “new” condition, only 85 hours TT. Many options, including: dual ignition, solar panel, urethane paint, winglets, single-person rigging. A joy to fly, the perfect solution for the independent soaring pilot. Fly and land at any...

Zoegling 10 Meter Primary Glider. It is my hope to learn more about the history of this particular glider. If you know about this model glider or its history, please contact me. Not the modern sailplane of today, but an important part of our gliding history. This 1920’s/1930’s Zoegling is out...

When I prepared my résumé for the FAA "Master Pilot" award, I added up my cross country miles in sailplanes. I have logged 65,107 cross country miles in the fifty years that I have been soaring. I wonder how other cross country enthusiasts are doing. I know that some pilots in California routinely...

ASW-28, 2001, 422 hours, NDH, aluminum Cobra Trailer, Cambridge LNAV w/ Brick, Dittle 720 ch., tow out gear, ELT, O2 Bottle, other options. $88,000. or B.O. Will consider trade for 35 to 1 or better, older ship, metal or glass. Tom Beltz 610-377-7718, cell 610-737-5600. Located Eastern PA.

ASW-28, 2001, 422 hours, NDH, aluminum Cobra Trailer, Cambridge LNAV w/ Brick, Dittle 720 ch., tow out gear, ELT, O2 Bottle, other options. $84000. or BO. Will consider trade for 35 to 1 or better, older ship, metal or glass. Winner of '02 US Standard Class Nationals. Tom Beltz 610-377-7718, cell...