According to the 2006 Sports Class Nationals Rules: 'The purpose of the Sports Class Nationals is to determine the 2006 Sports Class Champion, and to select team members for international Club Class competitions' With most of the gliders at the latest 2006 Nats in the ASW27/28 & LS-8 range, does...

I am trying to get away from the surge brakes and has anyone converted their trailer to electric brakes?? Thanks

Side sticks seem pretty popular in powered aircraft. Personally like them. In sailplanes they have the additional advantage of allowing either a smaller cockpit (less drag) or more room. Diana, HP18 and several older designs have them. Yet, they seem highly unpopular. Why would a well-designed...

I use a Cambridge 25. Also using the cai2igc4olcb zip exe files for conversion. The program appears to successfully convert stating Seal; intact, Date integrity check PASS, Security check PASS After upload to OLC, the notorious RED V symbol (log file not valid) appears for the flight. Using...

I've been perusing Fred Thomas's Sailplane Design book lately. I am curious, why do most of the modern sailplanes use a non-symetrical airfoil for the horiz surface, and most of the "older" sailplanes use a symetrical airfoil? I was looking at a Krokus at the Pensacola airshow over the...

Hi, I have been using a SN-10B/Volkslogger combination in my LS-4 for the last 5 years and have loved it. However, I just acquired a glider with a CAI-302/PDA combination and am contemplating swapping the systems before selling my LS-4. I like the presumed flexibiity of taking the PDA with me at...

What is the correct relationship between pitch angle and airspeed during ground launch, either by auto or winch? Different sources make conflicting statements: 1. Speed control is OPPOSITE to that during aerotow and gliding * SSA Soaring Flight Manual, page 13-10: "Under most circumstances, the...

Very beginning pilot here (again).....and I am confused about the appropriate way of holding the stick during the ground roll prior to take off. In Thomas Knauff's Glider Basics, he states (p.59, 2005 edition): "....before signaling to proceed with the launch, the glider pilot should set the...

i know its been done a few times. I've heard of a husband/wife duo of Libelles that had a double trailer. Also I've seen a double 1-26 open trailer. Leah and I only have one pickup but two gliders and tend to like to go places together. I'd like to solicit opinions (dangerous thing to do here!)...

For your glider friends: inexpensive, used often, and appreciated. The MKIV yaw string, with it's clear tubulator base, is one of the least expensive "right up front" toys you can buy for a glider! Just $12 USD, free shipping to US and only $1 international shipping. bumper zz Minden, NV for more...

Hi I have developed a system "Windsond" to gather local wind data at different altitudes in an easy way. This is done by launching a 60 liter helium balloon with electronics that transmits back sensor data as it ascends. On the ground, a laptop receives the data and displays diagrams of wind speed,...

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20140316/pilot-passenger-okay-following-miraculous-glider-crash-landing-near-wrightwood Glad everyone is okay!

Hoping someone may be able to help. I'm working on getting my gear up and running for the coming season and want to use my iPaq HX4700. It has not been used in quite a while, so I ordered a new 3.V = 2000mAh battery. A voltmeter shows that is has juice, and seems to be charging, but the device will...

Good Morning, I am entering my 4th year as the 3rd owner of ASW20 #20463, better known as Alfonso's 20. I grew up soaring in New Castle, VA, and saw Alfonso a few times but never really knew him. It is my understanding that he has bad dementia now. I know the former Miami gliderport was his...

The Utah Soaring Association (USA) held a winch training camp at Nephi this last weekend with our newly purchased and rebuilt winch. We invited Karl Striedieck and his brother Walter to come and train 4 of our cfig's over the course of 2.5 days. We ended up with 4 club cfig's who are now winch...

I recently bought an Oregon Scientific UV888 Personal UV Monitor (~$30). Among other things, it measures the UV flux and computes the UV Index (UVI), then determines a "safe exposure time" based on your input of skin type and the SPF of the sunscreen you are using. Naturally, I made a...

I'm considering purchasing a Ventus B. I'm aware of the "stability" issues, although some the extent of the stability issue seems to vary from plane to plane and pilot to pilot. I've talked to some people who say its not a big deal, and others who say its problematic. It's hard for me to know...

My CP1230 LiFePO4 battery charger went south. Any suggestions on a replacement? What are you using for LiFePO4 batteries? Mine are 15 AH with BMS.

Hello everyone, this is my first post. I am new to soaring and have acquired a glider with an LXNAV 8000 already installed. I noticed yesterday that the outside temperature (OAT) is incorrect by about 20 degrees F. I placed the probe in a bath of ice water and it read 50 degrees F and responded...

I have an opportunity to buy a 1988 ASW-24 which is in beautiful condition, good electronics and great trailer. The glider is equipped with M&H winglets. The asking price is $45,000 US. I would appreciate any feedback regarding the winglets and/or the price. Thanks