I've been looking through some old Soaring magazines and in the June, 1977 issue there's an article about a record flight by Bob Rodwell to 51,849 feet on March 29th of that year. Can someone tell me why that isn't the current altitude record? Sounds like he's lucky to be alive after having...

With all the talk about Spectra for winch wire replacement, one thing comes to mind. COST! I just replaced our armored cable with 7X19 3/16 inch stranded steel cable. The cost for a five thousand foot spool was $500. If the Spectra costs 40 cents per foot that equals $2000. I recently heard of...

Hi all. I currently have a CFIH and commercial glider, sometime this year I would like to get my CFIG. Question is do I need an endorsement to take the CFIG written? Thanks, GB

Has anyone on r.a.s. used a video borescope for inspecting linkages in glider wings? If so I would like to hear of your experience and the specific instrument you used. Thanks in advance.

SZD 42-1, Jantar 2A, 1978, 797 hrs, Very Good condition. 47:1 glide ratio. Race/XC ready. Cambridge GPS w/recorder and S-nav. Jaxida wing covers,new Icom radio, tow-out gear,rigging gear, and fresh annual. $ 25,500; ; 303-947-7462; Boulder, CO.

For Sale LS3a 1978, 607 launches 2145H. One owner from new, outstanding condition (no need to re-gelcoat) - no accidents. Based Switzerland. Full panel including horizon and turn & slip. EROS oxygen (demand system), ELT and parachute. Excellent aluminium trailer.

a friend bought a DART 17(T51 17R), build in 1968, SN1610. Glider is in good condition but the canopy needs to be replaced. any leads appreciated to find out where we can get.... - a new canopy - original - a new canopy from one of the canopyh makers - a used serviceable canopy (no cracks or...

I just called out local soaring location to find out about going on an acrobatic flight and he said due to recent airworthiness directives they could not do any right now. They fly a Grob 103 Acro. Can anyone point me to the directive he is talking about? He said it has something to do with an...

Hi, Can someone tell me how to remove the flaps and ailerons on an LS3a? Need to do some refinishing work. Thanks, Tom )

Last time I needed to replace a canopy strut (years ago on another glider) someone suggested using an automotive strut made for the back doors of cars. They would obviously be easier to obtain but does anyone have any info re lengths or strengths of these gas struts? I need it for an...

Newbie here, I just committed to the purchase of my first glider, and now have a question that I probably should have asked last week. What paper-chase must be completed when buying a glider, and how do you get insurance coverage (particularly liability)? Regards, Henry Irvine (soon to be proud...

Recent TRIVIA postings resurrected two old questions rattling around in the back of my mind. 1) Years ago, before I got into soaring, I saw or read a story on actor Christopher Reeves showing him standing next to "his" glider -- just one of his many hobbies. Shortly after his most...

Hi, just had my LX5000 upgraded to 9.x Any idea how I can transfer my IGC files into pocketpc ? I have winpilot running on it.Also,can TP files be transferred ? Many thanks !

This is a collection of flights submitted by the pilots on an honour basis. Up to four flights count for the standings.p It can be accessed at a href="http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html"http://acro.harvard.edu//LEAGUE/ras_league.html/ap Last-modified: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 06:15:17...

Discus 2A, serial # 15, Cobra fiberglass trailer, all in excellent condition, full panel for competition. Winner of national and regional contest. There is no better performing standard class glider available. Sam Giltner 803-374-7400 Cell, 803-377-8000 Work.

Hello, Somebody knows who is the current owner of the production rights of Genesis 2 and the moulds ?

Hello, Somebody knows who is the current owner of the production rights of Genesis 2 and the moulds ?

Hello All, Looking for front and rear canopies for a Grob 103 that a freind is rebuilding (the ones at Global Aircraft were both broken). If anyone has a lead please let me know. I am in Toronto Canada but will consider worldwide. Thanks, Terry

Due to popular demand, the US Club Survey deadline has been extended until January 25. You now have a little more time to fill out the survey for your club, but don't delay. We need to compile all the information so we can serve you better in the near future. As was said before, there are some...

Just-for-fun gliding encampments and safaris Has your local gliding community had a successful soaring safari or soaring encampment at an airport other than your home airport? And...did you have fun? Here in the north central states of the USA, we had several 2003 soaring encampments to explore...