The factory wing wheel for my V2C is having some lateral stability issues. The cuff has the nice feature of allowing the flaperon to move, but after moving the glider even short distances, the wheel cocks badly to one side or another. Does anyone have any suggestions for modifying this design so it...

I have found a very interesting article by Paul Schweizer in the September 1990 issue of Soaring, titled "Is the U.S. Sailplane Fleet Shrinking?" In it, the author discussed his fear that the answer is Yes. He based this on a survey of the number of sailplanes that were imported, and another...

If you were pulling up stakes, where would one move to find: 1. The longest soaring season. 2. The best x-c conditions, on average. The OLC would suggest Blairstown, NJ... Any other opinions, with or without objective data? Erik N.

Friends: There is a type of single use tie down that is connected to a looped cable and you pound it into the ground with a 1/2 inch rod and hammer - then withdraw the rod. I have one left - brand name 'duckbill'. Can't remember where I got them. Does anybody know a source for these or...

Looking for a Libelle (or similar size) main wheel/brake assembly, and tire/tube and also a tail wheel. Thanks, Brad 199AK HP-24 S/N 2 (in progress)

I have a FSG60M and cradle for sale 500euro including freight.$1000NZ or $650US It is the one that was in Ben Flewitt,s Discus 2 gary

I am a pilot with the RAF Gliding and Soaring Association and am hoping to visit Ridge Soaring Gliderport in Pennsylvania this Fall. There are limited gliders available for rent and I was wondering if any pilots would be willing to rent out their own ships for a short period. I have 900 hours, in...

HELP! I am in need of main spar pins for a ASW-15B. The owners have had theirs stolen over the winter from where they were stored at our gliding club. Any wrecked -15's out there or anyone with a source as to where to procure same? Thanks in advance.

I've started my work on My CFI and commercial after deciding soaring is a crucial part of my life. Now that I've started my pursuit, I've gotten stuck in all of this CFI work. Is there an example of Glider Lesson Plans somewhere? Also, is the soaring guide by the FAA an important part to being able...

The Jantar STD use the NN-8 airfoil, is that correct? Does anyone knows the coordinate data for this airfoil? I´m trying to put these data in some CFD code to evaluate the best position for a turbulator. I have data only on the NN7 Mk20 airfoil....They are the same or alike? Thanks

Noted on the Gliding Magazine web page: http://www.glidingmagazine.com/NewsArticle.asp?id=1522

January 21-29, 2006 Omarama The GP was a very professionally organised and marketed event. It was a pioneer in many ways and provided an opportunity to test marketing ideas which were not new but to this day not fully explored. For the organisers it was a success in demonstrating how the sport...

I need a serviceable rudder and left aileron for a Schweizer 1-34. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks Ken Sorenson

Perhaps some knowledgeable person can help me with this. I recently started using an iPAQ with GPS_LOG WinCE interfaced to a Garmin II. Before flying with it, I did a test run over the hills in my car; it logged the trip perfectly and the log included the G-record. I then flew with it and it...

Can anyone tell me where to find Suntiger or BOCA? They seem to have disappeared from the web.

When I bought my 304C a few years ago, the previous owner included a wing rigger that he's previously used on his ASW-20. I have no use for it and am pretty sure it doesn't fit the fatter wing on my ship anyway (I'm fairly sure he tried). Either way, I don't need it and it has been in my garage...

http://www.garmin.com/products/gtx327/spec.html for specs http://www.pacific-coast-avionics.com/detail.asp?id=4452 for current price of transponder only 4 years old, was fitted to a US aircraft.[ Transponder and Ack350 encoder delivered 1000 euro ,$1500US,$2000NZ Gary

just a quick question for yuz,If yuz don't mind that is. Is Paragliding on the decline in the UK,I ask because I *always* used to see gliders round the top of a ridge near me,(Swhat got me interested in them).But lately there hasn't been any.I also used to see them around Glyder fawr near...

On a recent visit to Zimbabwe, from neighbouring S.Africa, I found that the previous Midlands Gliding club was 'broken'. Most 'non-natives' have left the country. I'm told that previously known Sunnyside gliding club has relocated, but can't trace the new location. Please post any info which may...

How does the general soaring poplulation manage their oxygen flowmeter and tubing? I have a Standard Jantar and would like to mount the flowmeter in the cockpit somewhere that I can reach (the panel would be too far) and not have to grab and hold it verticle to read/adjust. Any ideas would be...