I have been away from soaring for 12 years and have noticed the open class now has long wing and much shorter wing birds (JS-1C) competing. I am curious how do the 21 and 23 meter new ships keep up with the ASW-22BL's and Nimbus-4's. Are the new shorter wing gliders better overall (better L/D,...

Trailering my DG-300 home after a Saturday flight, I was on the highway within a few miles of home when someone pulled up beside me, gesturing back towards my trailer (never a good sign). I immediately pulled over and was stunned to find the tongue of my 25 year old Comet trailer snapped almost in...

....flying a 1250 Kilometer (777 mile) triangular course in Nevada in 8 hours and 23 minutes at a new world record average speed of 149.23 km/ h (92.73 mph).. mo www.aerogazette.com ciao Rocco Caruso Aero Gazette

Hi all, I’m a new student glider pilot. I have a grand total of 77 minutes flying time in six flights. The challenge of all of this has been immensely satisfying. I’m hoping yall can help me out with some “okay, that was a little different than I expected” items. First, when I am flying...

Anyone have any experience with the gas strut failing in the compressed position? My 2002 fiberglass top didn't quite open fully on its own in March, so I ordered replacement struts. Unfortunately, the next time out the top only opened a few feet, then progressively less as I tried to lower and...

All- As the owner of a high time Pegasus (and the guy Mitch was referring to in the first post), I'd like to dispel a couple of rumors and disagree with some of the "suggestions" to this situation. First, some folks have suggested "losing" the A/C logbooks and just starting over. This is in fact...

Relocated Composite/paint shop (Steve's Soaring Service NOW AEROCOMPOSITES) to Central Oregon....Looking for Glider club in oregon to finish up my glider rating. http://aerocompositeservice.homestead.com/gliderrepair.html

I would like to solicit comments on the question: Compared to a standard tail configuration such as a 2-33 or Blanik L-13, does the initiation and recovery from a spin vary substantially in T-tail (ASK-21 type), all-flying (Phoebus) or V-tail (HP series) sailplanes? Really look forward to reading...

Continuing to clean out my shop and basement.... Prices include economy shipping in USA. LS-6B landing gear structure $75. This is the welded steel structure that supports the landing gear (axle) and tow hitch. You know, the part that bends if you make a hard landing. Or so I have been told...

M&H announces NEW WINGLETS for the Ventus2 and Discus. The winglets are designed by Prof. Mark Maughmer of Penn State University and the Ventus2 winglets are expected to be available late spring 2012. Discus winglets expected availability will be announced here later. This is the link...

Group, Anyone ever import a glider from Europe? Care to share your experiences or difficulties? There seem to be quite a few "deals" over yonder and wondered if it would be worth the hassle/cost/red tape/etc. Gus

Serial number 760-004837 Excellent cosmetic condition Works perfectly Microair boom mic (excellent condition except portion of foam muff is missing) Boom mic wire has been cut (to remove from glider) and must be resoldered Push to talk switch Speaker Wiring harness Operating manual

Estate Sale- 2005 AMS Carat A motor glider N135GS, sn 20, 457 hrs total time, 160 hours total time engine (Sauer S 1800), Becker AR 4201 VHF com, Becker AR 6201 Transponder, Cambridge CAI 302, iPAQ with WinPilot, Winter mechanical variometer, Mountain High Oxygen system, Solar battery recharge. May...

Today Gordon Boettger flew his Kestrel on a 3TP flight of about 1800km out of Minden, Nevada. A sunrise takeoff lead to the first turn near Chilcoot, then South to near Inyokern, back North to Susanville, then down to Palmdale. This flight handily beats my flight of last year on a similar route. ...

Hi, I'm sorry about this being the 3rd commercial post I've done in the last day or so. I tend to do them in spurts... I promise to slow down after this one. Being a US dealer for StrePla and pocket*StrePla and a member of Team StrePla I have found that many customers are impressed with the...

In our discussions here on whether or not too add Club Class to the list of competitions held in the U.S., the main sticking point seems to be the effect on adding a burden to place yet another contest at dwindling contest sites. This should be a real concern for all classes, not just if we add...

I am considering the purchase of an Open Jantar 2A and would like to hear descriptions of the handling quirks and likes/dislikes from current or past Jantar owners. I have over 400 hours in an ASW-20 and would like something affordable with longer "legs". - Mark Navarre ASW-20 OD California, USA -

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The SSA will have a display booth at the upcoming RC Exhibition to be held April 4-6 in Toledo, OH. Info he http://www.toledoshow.com/ Our booth will have all kinds of new SSA event signage (thanks Lane), soaring video's running on a 65 inch LCD, sailplane models and most importantly will...

Christmas is a-comin' etc. and I'm thinking of replacing my old A14 diluter demand system with a Mountain High EDS system. The A14 hasn't been used for years; now I'm living in the mountains I want something I know I can trust Can I trust the EDS system? Anybody out there got anything good or...