The current issue of AOPA PILOT features an article I wrote about flying at Omarama New Zealand titled IN PRAISE OF SOARING. I think it can be accessed by non-AOPA members at https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/december/pilot/in-praise-of-soaring . I wrote it for an audience of...

Hello All, It is Spring again, and if you haven't done so in awhile it would be a great time to update the airspace and airport databases in your glide computer, PNA, handheld GPS, or desktop planning software in preparation for the upcoming US season. The FAA data for the charting cycle...

With the growing popularity of the Online Contest, SoaringNV is trying a new kind of cross country soaring camp this summer: an OLC mentoring camp that we will repeat three times (May 24-29, July 25-30, and August 22-27) to include as many pilots as possible. This will be your chance to try...

Here is some realy well made videos from 6th FAI junior gliding championships in Rauskala, Finland. This one is made by a crew member of the Norwegian Team http://bit.ly/G2JqF. And here are the offical videos from the event. http://www.vimeo.com/5301938

I've been looking for an expalantion of the aerodynamics of how an aircraft gets into a spiral dive. Mostly I've found lots explanations of what the signs are and how to recover, but those are things I already know. I've gathered that it's related to lateral stability, and that the wings are not...

Folks, Just thought Id let you know that me and my trusty Cherokee II went about 95 NM downwind from Ames, IA today in medium midwest thermal conditions. Highest altitude was about 5100 MSL. Definitely have got silver distance in the bag, think I came up a little short on Altitude. Duration was...

The on-line election has begun for a new member to a three year term to the US Team Committee. Running are Sam Zimmerman, John Godfrey and Bill Elliot, worthies all. To participate, go to http://adamsfive.com/survey/surveys.php with your SSA member number and select your choices. The voting...

The heading says it all. Looking for contact details for Nick Leonard (Pipe Creek TX) White pages has a number but it seems disconnected. Cheers BGC

My PCAS MRX went TU a few weeks ago. Since ZAON has been out of business since mid 2013, does anyone have a resource for getting it repaired? Thanks, Evan, LS1-f

On Mon, 25 Aug 2003 17:29:39 -0700, "C J Campbell" wrote in Message-Id: : Basically, cutting off the shirt tail marked you as the new guy and any stories or ceremonies that went along with it were simply there to add...

Does anyone have a landing gear assembly for this model of Grob? Ours is serial number 1348. Thanks, Fred Blair Greater Houston Soaring Association

I've heard that on some sailplanes, putting a mylar gap seal on the top surface can cause handling issues. Anyone care to comment on that? I've added a mylar seal and the safety tape to the top of mine, and it does indeed add a small step just ahead of the elevator, despite my best attempts at...

The Antares 18P http://www.lange-aviation.com/htm/english/news/news.html

Looking for sources of paper glider models or drawings for making them. Thanks, Roy Clark B6 DG-300 N300VB

Hi, I was searching for material to study, to increase my ability to understand the soaring weather in my area. I found some links to tutorials on ROAB/skew-T charts, but they were broken. I found a site that gives me a current skew-T chart, but I need to learn more about them. Can anyone...

We would like to have a 2-seater class at this years Minden Championships, June 7-11. Please let us know if you're thinking about it. We are also trying to have an 18 meter class, but need more ships. Only have 2 in each class, so far that have paid their $100 bucks. Standard, 15 meter and open...

The SGS 2-32 has two categories of critical speeds, the "High Performance" and "Utility" depending on gross weight. Looking through the flight manual I see that at 1430lb max gross Utility Category stall is estimated at 47mph. Red Line in this category is 139 mph. What I do not see is the Caution...

My original brush-like trim that 'covers' the slots inside the cockpit of my LS-6 are worn down and I'd like to replace them. Anyone know of a source for these "brushes"? They're black nylon, about 3/4 inch wide, and serve to close the slots the controls exit from, yet still allow their...

I would really love to find a video of the Jet Caproni launching. What does that sound and look like? Does anyone know where I can download a copy of this rare machine? Gary Boggs

Hi, Please accept my apologies ahead of time for my ignorance. If I am posting to the wrong group or if the questions have been answered before, please direct me to the appropriate place. I would really like to try to sail-plane (is this the right terminology?) and have really no idea where to...