Hi Stewart, The Ventus CM introduced in 1989 used a carbon fuselage with a carbon / kevlar fabric in the bottom of the seat area only. The carbon fuselage was to save weight for the motorglider, but the kevlar was for crash protection. The kevlar / carbon layer is visible on the inside, so I assume

Gordon just reported landing at Bishop after approx 1170 miles. He turned around 20 sm north of Bishop and pulled spoilers from 26,000 to land before dark.

My new Schleicher ASG 29 18m sailplane and trailer will be available in the USA in July of 2006. It will only be used for the WGC in Sweden and then shipped to the East Coast. Please email me to discuss. Priced below replacement cost. Rick Walters Minden, Nevada

My new Schleicher ASG 29 18m sailplane and trailer will be available in the USA in July of 2006. It will only be used for the WGC in Sweden and then shipped to the East Coast. Please email me to discuss. Priced below replacement cost. Rick Walters Minden, Nevada

I have an empty trailer hitch heading west to Minden after the convention in Fort Worth. Anyone need their glider hauled? Please email me for details. Rick Walters

I have an empty trailer hitch heading west to Minden after the convention in Fort Worth. Anyone need their glider hauled? Please email me for details. Rick Walters

Hi Chip, KS would be the only one with enough fortitude to camp at Uvalde. Reserve a spot at the Quail Springs RV resort and the girls can pitch a tent on a nice patch of grass. They will be looking for A/C within a few days. The pilot should be in a motel. Rick

Hi Chip, KS would be the only one with enough fortitude to camp at Uvalde. Reserve a spot at the Quail Springs RV resort and the girls can pitch a tent on a nice patch of grass. They will be looking for A/C within a few days. The pilot should be in a motel. Rick

I would like to rent a D2b or LS8 for the USA Standard Nationals, July 15-29,2004. Offering $3k, or a similar donation (in your name) to the Junior or World team. Please email Rick Walters at

I can deliver a glider anywhere west of Pennsylvania after Uvalde ends about August 16th. Short or long haul OK. Texas, Washington, whatever. My final destination is Minden, Nevada. Decades of experience. Rick Walters

I'm cleaning up the shop and can offer the following glider parts. I will inventory the rest and post later. Megaplex Canopy for Ventus b, c/b, 2b, Discus b, cs ( new ) Ventus 2cx, Discus 2C horizontal stab & elevators ( new ) Discus a,b,cs ailerons R & L ( used ) Horizontal stab & elevators...

Back seat available in brand new Arcus 20m for the Region 2 regionals in Mifflin. This will be a fundraising deal for the US soaring teams. The Arcus is generously provided by Pete Alexander. You will fly with Richard Walters, past national champion. He is no Karl Striedieck, but he promises not to...

I am heading west from Albuquerque on Sunday ( 2-12-12) and can haul a trailer back to AZ, CA, or NV. Email me immediately if interested. Rick Walters

I will be hauling a glider back from NY and therefore have an empty hitch Eastbound from Minden. Flexible on dates and pick up / drop off points. Decades of experience. Rick Walters

I can haul a trailer back from KS, TX, NM, AZ, or CO on August 21. I'm heading to Minden, NV but can deliver as needed on the West Coast. Rick Walters email

I hope some of you ASG-29 drivers have either experienced or heard of this issue I'm having with my 2012 ASG-29. The ship has about 200 hours on it. At about 100-110 knots I have a very loud and annoying sound that comes from the rear of the ship. It sounds just like someone blowing over a coke...

Just put my ASG-29 with 15m & 18m tips on Wings and Wheels. 2012 build and 2013 delivery, Sn 29076 with 285 hours on it. Great avionics and both trailer and glider in like new condition. Stored in a hangar and boxed up in the hangar for winter storage. Additional pics on my Flickr page:...

Dear Contestant, We are still hoping for more pilots at the Region III Contest, hosted by Finger Lakes Soaring Club in Dansville, NY. The dates this year will be from August 17th to August 23th, with a practice day on Saturday, August 16th. We are planning to run two classes; FAI handicap class...

During the annual inspection of our L-13AC the shop decided to replace the bearings. Unfortunately they cannot discover how the bearings are installed and retained. Blanik America wants $$$ for the airframe manual. Does anyone have a manual that would be willing to scan and send a copy of the wheel...

Anyone have a ( 5 yrs.) old chute they are considering selling? I am 5'6 198 lbs. and recently purchased a Russia AC4A which seems to have a pretty roomy cockpit as a first ship. If so please email pics, specs, price, and contact info to Many thanks, Rick