I'm interested in learning more importing a used glider (15 meter span) from the Neatherlands to Southern California. Anybody have any experience at this? Any advice would be useful. Rough estimate of cost? How long? Thank you in advance, Dan Rihn

The GFA has released our just completed video series on The Daily Inspection. Here in Oz, this is the basic inspection all pilots perform on their aircraft as it is brought out of the hangar and before the first flight of the day. There's 5 videos in the series (currently - more planned!),...

25,000+ as of noon est. http://perlanproject.cloud/VirtualCockpit.html

Hi I have just purchased a Ogar motor glider sn B774. It has a Rotax 912 engine and is currently sat at the Edmonton Soaring Club waiting for fine weather so I can go there and bring her back to her new Home at Cowley Alberta. I would like to know of any other owners out there? Any information on...

I can't pull up the new waypoint file. When I start XCSoar, it does not show two profiles for the two waypoint lists I have up-loaded. Does that mean that the new waypoint file is not loaded correctly, or can I select the new waypoint list via another screen?

I'm hoping someone can help me out. I have a Dittel FSG 2T radio that needs a new display. The only repairman I've been told is Anton Lang of Lang Funktechnik. Does anyone on this forum know how I might reach Mr Lang or anyone else who can do repairs on Dittel radios? I tried Mr Lang's e-mail...

EW MicroRecorder with GPS antenna and USB cable for sale. If interested, please contact me at 'paynterfgmailcom TIA, Frank (TA)

I purchased a Avier and installed XC Soar. When I use it to fly cross country, it freezes up after less than an hour of use. I see the course line and the glider symbol. but it doesn't move. I can't get the "quit" message to show up. The first time it occurred I was flying my Duo with another...

Rear Admiral Nick Goodhart was a truly remarkable man. Former World Champion, winner of the USA National Championship but not being a US citizen was place 'above the National Champion', American Legion of Merit awarded for his invention of the Aircraft Carrier Mirror Landing Aid system. His...

Would anyone in USA know of a Geier IIB sailplane that was photographed in the southwest many years ago? Is there a Geier in North America? Thanks

If anyone needs a glider taken somewhere I am still available to do so with my vehicle or your vehicle, it is usually much cheaper if I use your vehicle but I can do either. My fee is typicially about $.45 a mile with my vehicle however it can differ depending on the circumstances. I am also...

On Apr 27, 1:15*pm, Larry Dighera wrote: On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:06:21 -0700 (PDT), "F. Baum" Just to clarify, The FAA does not classify a glider as an airplane so this has nothing to do with the exemption. The press release is poorly worded. I...

Folks, could anyone tell me what the part number/description is for the fitting that screws into the bottom of the PIK-20 ballast dump tube for filling. My PIK's ballast system appears to be in good repair but I can't seem to find what fitting to use. I'm sure it is some kind of metric...

This message is for Paul Hanson and his posting about the reasons to NOT have surge brakes instead of electric brakes. Please post this to the group. Thanks! Phillip LaBerge ASW20

To all you glider pilots out there, This is to wish you a full year of safe flying, 12+ knots thermals and endless cloud streets at 18,000 ft. Cheers, Charles

Our web site listed below has many articles on flying wings and as well as a number of flight test videos from the years of test flying the Pioneer and Monarch. We have also a Yahoo flying wing group. Interested parties may join at our web site. -- Mat Redsell www.continuo.com

Congratulations to Colin Barry! Check out his flight on the OLC 13.6.2006. Boulder, Colorado to New Mexico to Wyoming and back home. Good Job Colin! Randy Cone

Climbers and Backpackers have lists of the "Top 100 Climbs/Treks in the World". How about a list of the "Top 100 X-CRoutes in the World" with dominant lift types and distances? A very few examples are included below. Obviously, routes may be reversed, multiple flight types are possible (yo-yo's....

JJ, what's your new email address?

Eric Greenwell wrote: We're really talking about making it even easier than it ever was, not "making it as easy as it used to be". If you're standing still, you're falling behind. Even if you're moving ahead slowly, you're probably falling behind. You may not...