The FAA is sticking to its guns in holding that a rated power pilot who is out of currency in his power rating cannot solo in a glider when the transition pilot is not current (no current flight review) in his other rating. The most recent legal opinion is dated today, April 27, and addressed to...

I recently rode with a towpilot who leaned the engine aggresively after retarding throttle at the start of the descent. While he is probably correct that it slows the rate of cylinder cooling significantly, I had never seen it done before. Is anyone else using this procedure?

my email address is I am looking for a Grob motor glider. Thanks

I'm hoping to tap the voice of experience... I've been thinking about buying a glider ever since I moved to the US, its been 10 years now and I'm still waiting to get my Green card... yay go USA... anyway... bitterness aside... I know that I can't register an Aircraft on the US register unless...

MOBILE: We are very pleased to inform you of the Internet availability of SeeYou MOBILE Version 2.0 released June 30, 2004. There have been significant improvements over the 2004 SSA Convention version and you should go to the web site and download the free upgrade as soon as you have an...

I would like to retire our old Barographs and replace them with a portable Flight Recorder that could be rented to candidates for SSA badges. Does anyone have any suggestions for a portable flight recorder which would meet the badge requirements? Thanks. Carl Baxter Turf Soaring

Location, location, location! A well-known US pilot had the gold altitude and distance certified when he had a total of 19hrs gliding time and had not yet done the 5-hr flight. He is a person for whom I have enormous respect, a natural, but he still had to have the location at that stage of the...

I am learning to fly gliders and I struggle with motion sickness. I have tried: - Ginder tablets, it helped but I was still a bit nauseaus. - Motion sickness tablets, they affect my awareness and concentration. - Chewing various things, best was beef jerky (not a joke) it helps but still not good...

The January/February issue of the Region 12 Soaring Council newsletter, "Southern California Soaring," is now on-line at: http://www.SoCalSoaring.com Articles in this issue include: Taken Anyone Soaring Lately? Announcement of Back in the Saddle Spring Refresher 2004 Meagan's First Flight -- An...

Well I finally got out in my (new to me anyways) Ka-6 the other day, and I was wondering if anyone out there has some tips to make assembling it any easier. Ideally I'd like to get to a system where I wouldn't have to bother fellow club members too much for help. I figure as long as I keep the beer...

Just went to do my daily window shopping trip through the W & W classifieds. I love the new site. It seems like a great improvement so far. Now back to my search.

Does anyone have any experience towing a single place glider trailer with a Ford Ranger or Chevy S-10? I am considering purchasing one of these trucks, but am concerned they may not have enough mass to be stable while towing a trailer.

PIK 20-B - N77MA (TE) approx. 1175 hours - All ADs complied with on a permanent basis - Minden trailer with new tires, good spare, and new lights - finish good - canopy good with cover, no cracks and new mecaplex rails - L-Nav with GPS-Nav - new Davis Belts - new Aerox system cannula and mask -...

Hi All Does anybody out there have FIRST HAND experience of aerotowing with a Rotax engined SF25C Falke Motor Glider. I know these are certified for aerotowing in Europe and that a number of clubs are using them. I am interested in hearing some feedback with regards to performance, costs and...

The US distributor of Aeros hang gliders has announced that the Ukranian company's ultralight sailplane has had it's first flight. This craft was built using the wing of Aero's rigid wing hang glider, the Stalker. It was designed to be towed up by the same tugs hang gliders use. I wonder what...

There you find some nice shots of new polish glider . http://www.gorpol.pl/lotnictwo/diana/3/diana2-2.html http://www.gorpol.pl/lotnictwo/diana/2/diana2.html and some info about her http://www.dianasailplanes.com/szd55.html

Isn't there an FAR that says aviators will not fly below 500 feet, if over people, places or things, unless they are in the act of landing? This question was asked by a pilots wife/crew at a nationals. Her motorhome was located on a permanently closed runway about 500 feet from the active runway....

Which clubs and commercial operations have outstanding web sites that make people eager to give soaring a try? Out of date sites with pictures that don’t include recent improvements and photographs that are obviously from another decade can’t help us recruit members. Great web sites can. Please...

So I am in the market for a new battery for my Libelle. I was thinking it might be time to upgrade to a LiFePO4 battery. Any recommendations/reviews from the community? I've seen people using the K2 and Stark Power batteries. Any preference between the two? Thanks Peter

My apologies to the Usenet police cross posting but I am in mourning for friends lost, and in sympathy for the families they left alone. This week we have seen behavior that can only be described as reckless.