We will run a test of the Glider Safety Webinar program this Saturday, beginning at 10:30 EST (USA) The test will run for about 45 minutes. This will allow those of you who have signed up to log on and see how the program works. Space for this test is limited. Instructions for logging onto this...

The weather over the past 8-10 days has been phenomenal, and many pilots are posting some tremendous flights. Just a few mentions: - Paul Remde and copilot flew a 412-mile downwind dash landing in Missouri - Barry Jaeger and Dick Andrews yesterday flew the first-ever 750K triangle flown in MN, and...

All, I am active Australian comp pilot visiting my business HQ in FC CO. Looking for guidance on who to contact in the area who could help me with getting some gliding in. I will be regular visitor for the next couple years and staying for extended periods, so looking to get involved in the local...

As the owner of a "new" 1985 DG-400, registered Experimental Exhibition/Racing, I'm trying to get a handle on what the FARs require. I have a mercifully short, ten-point set of Operating Limitations issued in 1989. Paragraph 4 states "The cognizant FAA Flight Standards District Office must be...

Sarah Kelly-Arnold and Rachel Flem had an amazing flight in a lowly 2-33A on Thursday. It appears they may have set 12 new TN records and 3 national records with this flight. I think Sarah deserves more of a medal for sitting in the back seat of the 2-33 for the four hours plus.. Anyway,...

Well, It's been about 1 year asked about where to learn to fly gliders in Central FL on this newsgroup. Several of you directed me to Seminole Lake Gliderport, and my mom purchased an intro flight for me for my 37th birthday 6/21/2008. I did my 1st flight (my intro) on Dec 12 2008, and today,...

With excellent soaring conditions forecast for today, I decided to take the Cherokee on a trip. Sure wouldve been nice to put more miles on, but I fell out of booming skies after about an hour and a half flight. Made it about 50 nautical miles to a really nice field. Here is the report copied...

Bonjour mes amis! Can somebody email me an internet link for a French Insurance Company that offers insurance for gliders? Merci! Chris

Where is the right place to go? So far, some wading through the Grob Aerospace web has hinted at USA dealers specializing in jets and such.

Is there an annual vintage sailplane calendar? Thanks Pat

I am planning to drive from Tulsa, OK to Minden, NV on Thursday Sept. 23rd. Does anyone need a glider hauled west bound? I am leaving for Tokyo tomorrow morning and will be home Wednesday evening. I can be contacted by email at rgteel at mac dot com Randy

Pilots on the US competition ranking list will (or have) be receiving a request for donations to the SRA. The return address envelope was supposed to be to the SRA Treasurer (Roy McMaster) but something went astray and the SSA office became the destination. If you wish to send your check directly...

A short new article, based on a safety talk I gave last year at Uvalde. Thanks to Bruce and Anita Taylor, it's written and was published in Gliding Australia. Common safety traps for the competition pilot and strategies to avoid them. Direct...

I bought this device from Craggy Aero and have never used it. I bought it last summer. Comes with a hard carrying case, Oudie to 302 cable supplies power and RX, TX. Bundled with SeeYou mobile and SeeYou for your PC. This unit is brand new, never used and in perfect condition. Selling $550.00 to...

What's been the experience with the LX 1600? As a variometer?: response time, smoothness, filtering from gusts, averager, etc. Is this a good primary variometer...or a good backup? How is it as a component of a system coupled with SeeYou or WinPilot or flyWithCE? Any preferences/problems with any...

I'm looking for a tool to produce a heatmap from a set of .igc files based on how many GPS fixes are in proximity of a region. Also interested in other ways to data mine sets of .igc files. Motivation is curiosity.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/09/180920101605.htm With this technology could anyone win a soaring contest? Expiring minds want to know. ;-)

What have you guys found to be the best "flight computer" app for a smart phone or tablet? Ive tried using iGlide for the iPhone (basic version), but it doesn't seem to have the functionality of a true flight computer where you can input a task, turn points, etc. Do I just need to upgrade to the...

If you're trying to restore your Libelle to original configuration, you might need a SOLLFAHRTGEBER. I have one that is available for sale. If you are interested, email me and I'll send you some photos.

Colorado Soaring Pilots The Soaring Society of Boulder will be hosting a seminar at 7:00 PM, May 8, 2006 before the regular monthly meeting of the Soaring Society of Boulder. All interested soaring pilots are welcome. The subject will be: A SYSTEM FOR PLANNING AND ANALYZING SOARING FLIGHTS IN...