Hello, Has anyone done a disc brake replacement of an original drum brake? I have reverse engineered a replacement 400x4 wheel for my SHK-1 which uses a hydraulic disk and caliper, and a beringer stick mounted lever master cylinder all employing dot 4 brake fluid, (EPDM seals throughout) The...

I googled this and could not find an answer...and I reread the Code last night...so forgive my denseness...but I cannot figure out--- For a distance task with 3 TP's and no Start Point or Finish Point declared...does the release from tow have to be the start or can it be declared post flight? If...

The Ventus A and B models really need a good wing root fairing. Schempp-Hirth realized their mistake years ago, and offered a simple aftermarket fiberglass fairing mod kit. I installed mine during the early 80s, and it really helped the low speed performance. I think it may still be possible to...

This OLC validation problem affects us all by turning away a large proportion of participants and thus devaluing the meaning of the contest. I have sent the following e-mail to and copied it to to see if we can get some corrective action. I would encourage...

Thanks for all of the advise. I may have to get a glider in between 30 and 35 ld. I am concerned about getting in deeper than I should and not having fun. It is possible that I should get a club class glider due to my hang gliding experience (tighter turn radius?). A PW5 or Russia may be an...

I have a Pilatus B4 and wish to install an ILEC audio variometer. A TE probe on the tail is not going to happen, for a number of reasons. So I guess my choice is either a fuselage mounted probe, or no probe at all..which I guess would give me an uncompensated variometer. any advice for me, a...

Just saw on the SSA website that the R12 contest has been cancelled. Anyone know the story and reason(s)? Just curious as I was thinking of attending at one point but could not rearrange my schedule Ron Gleason

what is the best on line blog/bullitin board for ASW-20 owners?

I need to get my flight review. Anybody knows who is presently operating? Since I live in southeastern part of Washington state I am willing to travel. Regards.

If I had one of these ...... http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-chargers/ ......would I be able to fly continously without ever removing the battery and charging it overnight? I figured there's alot of smart folks on here who have already thought this through!

Like new LX5000 Flight Computer for sale. V9.04 update, including full factory refurbish and calibration (shipped to Slovakia) in early 2011. Perfect condition & working order with brand new upgraded screen. Integral IGC approved logger. Excellent audio vario. Power and Data cables for Oudie can...

Lots of us run flight software on a PDA and complain about the dim and hard to read screen and can't help noticing those big bright GPS's we get to drive around with. It looks like SeeYou Mobile will soon run on some GPS platforms and it's now in beta running on the HP IPAQ 310 (Travel Companion)...

It looks like the low cost ADS-B UAT logjam has been broken: http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2010/100721navworx.html?WT.mc_id=100723epilot&WT.mc_sect=gan While the price is somewhat higher than I would like to see, it's competitive with buying a transponder coupled with a Zaon PCAS XRX. ...

I would like to try XCSoar but am having trouble installing the program on my iPaq 4705. When I go to the XCSoar site on my PC and follow the instructions to download the latest version (5.2.4) I am directed to a site with .cab files. No .exe files. After downloading what appears to be the...

Minutes from the SSA Competition Rules Committee Meeting are now posted on the SSA website: https://www.ssa.org/files/member/2018%20RC%20Meeting%20Minutes%20-%20Final%2012-07-18.pdf There are many detailed items in the minutes. For clarity of communication, the introduction to the most...

I did spin training in CA shortly after recieving my glider license. It has been very helpful for me as I have continued along with glider flight. How many of you, US pilots, have had formal spin instruction (not one spin but half a day or more)? Personally I am amazed that a US glider pilot can...

Newbie here. I ran across a joke that said the market value for a used PW-5 was based entirely on what the instruments and trailer were worth. It appears this issue was beaten to death at one time, but I'm curious for a paragraph or two explanation of why the ship gets no respect. Thanks

I'm getting new sun glasses, should I get Polarized or not, what works best for flying gliders??? The ones I'm looking at are also anti-glare lenses. Thanks Glen

It seems that the company SkyRides has now formed a new company called Soaring Sports and has become an SSA business member to hyjack the F.A.S.T program in order to sell rides. Some operators will not do business with Sky Rides by honoring the certificates it sells. Sky Rides has contacted the...

I understand that you want to fly for a few more years. Please install Powerflarm (so that I can see you coming). You can turn the volume down. You don't have to learn how to use it.