Our tribe is greatly diminished. With fondest memories and greatest condolences. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/betsy-byars-author-of-the-summer-of-the-swans-and-other-childrens-classics-dies-at-91/2020/03/03/5ffcc350-5c9c-11ea-9055-5fa12981bbbf_story.html

This is the sort of dumb aloud-wondering usually reserved for the soaring off-season, but... How many days or weeks do you think it would take to fly a sailplane across the continental U.S. or Canada? Really fly it--no trailering as has been necessary during the Smirnoff Derby and Return to...

Has anyone had their Core/brick logger calibrated? Are there specific folks offering this service in the U.S.? Mine didn't come with an original calibration certificate, but this season will be 2 years in the ship. Thanks in advance.

I have a headache after shopping online for new pants to wear in the cockpit. R.A.S. never lets me down, so... Anyone know which company makes lightweight cargo pants that have zippered front/side pockets (so the cell phone stays in if you bail out), and a zippered fly (relief system-friendly)? ...

Went to update to the latest version of PF--3.40--and one item in the release note made me hesitate: "Known issues: - Mode C targets at own altitude may be suppressed." (http://www.flarm.com/powerflarm/updates/3.40/final/Release_Notes_3_40.txt) My non-engineer brain assumes that this is related...

I'd like to make a stout wire cable or rope with proper TOST ring, to have on hand should I have to tow my 15m glider from mud/soft dirt/ guano. Is a metal cable necessary/preferable, or would high breaking-strength rope be sufficient? My only experience here (Chester loam, Pegase, and stick-shift...

Anyone know if there's a marker or plaque at Corn Hill, Truro, Cape Cod for the NSM landmark? And if so, how to find it? Thanks in advance, Erik

Looking for available high performance two place. Duo or DG-1000 preferred; would also consider proper Janus C or ASH-25. Prefer US-based, but Europe/UK/Australia/NZ possible. Replies to auxvache at gmail. Cheers, Erik

I am in the market for a nice ASW20. Please provide details, price and location. Prefer gliders that are US or Canadian registered only.

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In answer to the question earlier all those videos are available on DVD from Ebay http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=pilotpublications Thanks

2004 Standard Nationals winner and 7th in '05 15M Nats. Late '99 SN 46 Approx 400hrs. SN-10 with remote control, SB-9, Volkslogger, Themi thermal centering indicator, Dittel FSG 71M radio, Oxygen, ELT with panel control, 35K ft. altimeter, panel air vent, disc brake and most factory options. It...

Has anyone heard of or seen the general aviation movie One Six Right? My classmates won't stop talking about it and I don't know where to look. Has anyone seen it or heard of it? Thanx! Jen

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 “Narco Avionics and XCOM Avionics, Manufacturing Partnership Agreement” Fort Washington, Pennsylvania – USA Mr. Michael Coates, CEO and President of XCOM Avionics and Mr. Alan Hanks, CEO and President of Narco Avionics, Inc. have announced their October 9, 2008...

I'm looking for AR4201 radio for sale. Any Offer for me? Please contact me at Thanks Aviram

I am looking to buy my first glider and wanted to get some feedback on total cost of ownership. Excluding tow fees and club membership fees, what do you typically spend on insurance, annuals, spare parts, etc.? Looking to buy an ASW20, Discus B, Discus CS, LS3, LS4, DG-202, DG-300, etc. Trying...

Looking at the Discus B's for sale on W&W. Before I drive out to look at them, can anyone tell me what size pilots will fit in them? Don't want to make the trip only to find out I don't fit!

Hi, My flight manual was lost in a flood. No COA without it. The title is "Flight Manual for self-launching sailplane Pik-20 E" My mail: avron-at-galor-dot-com.

Hi, need some help: I recieved a new VXA-220 tranciver. It came with a "Book Memories" full with USA frequencies. How can this memory bank be cleared? The manual only explain how to clear a regular memory. For the "Book memories" it only explain how to enter new ones, in a procedure called "Field...

Hi, Are there any known modifications for Grob Speed Astir? Like wings extentions or special added parts. If so, what can you tell about it? Thanks, Avron Tal