I have been laid up well over 10 month due to illness, developed lower back , leg and feet problem. I am starting again slowly with stretching exercises as before. Never had to use back support before but was always aware of my limitation with my lower back. Looking now for the best support I...

The 38th International Vintage Glider Rally will be held on 31st July - 8th August 2010 at Tibenham, Norfolk, UK and registration has now opened! Our club members are looking forward to renewing old friendships first made in 2000 when we last hosted the event and forging new ones. Many of those...

Blue Security 150 parachute in good condition - $500 + shipping. S/N 13090, Mfg April 1979. Was completely cleaned, inspected and repacked June 2009. Contact Frank Paynter, Columbus OH U.S.A. 614-539-3316 (home) 614-638-6749 (cell) paynterdot5@osudotedu

Anyone have any wisdom to share regard the Moravian Zlin 242 as a towplane?

Why have dual axles when a single axle will do the job. Is this a need for heavy two placed sailplanes? I know twin axles are beasts to wrestle when pushing it around unless you want to go forwards and backwards. Dual axles seem to be relatively popular in the UK. Someone out there must have...

I'm shopping for bug wipers for my ASW27B, and am curious to hear from others with experience, especially in this model. Bug wipers are not very common in the US. Thanks John Cochrane

I'll be delivering a glider to SE New York state Sat and leaving for the midwest late Sat or early Sun and could pull a trailer westbound for a very reasonable fee. Matt Michael

Here is the latest on the ORD Class Airspace Expansion. More information is available at http://derosaweb.net/ordclassb ------- 3 Nov 2009 - ORD Class B Airspace Expansion Update (Geoff Weck) The Ad Hoc Airspace User's Group (this includes the soaring community) made many suggestions to the FAA...

Hi, I just learned that the new Revell Germany Duo Discus model kits will finally be arriving early next week. It looks like a very nice model kit with a wingspan of 24.6 inches (625 mm). I was very happily surprised when I learned that the price for the kit will be only $16.95. That is less...

Hello all. I am looking to buy a new vehicle, mainly for work related reasons. Something like an AWD Subaru Outback would be perfect for work. So I'm wondering what you all have to say about towing my sailplane trailer with a Subaru Outback, which is a 4 cylinder vehicle. That's the issue I need...

The Memphis Soaring Society is hosting the Region 10 North Soaring Contest in 2010. Practice dates are May 22 & 23, with a 6 day contest to follow May 24-29. So far we have 4 confirmed towplanes line up. 2 club owned pawnees, Sarah Kelly in her CalAir, and a nearby privately owned towplane. With...

Dear friends, I am pleased to announce that there is a new web site dealing with the new IGC Position Recorder category that was introduced by the latest version of the Sporting Code that came into effect on 1 October 2009. This new GPS recorder category is for evidence for Silver and...

First flight of Front Electric Sustainer - FES http://www.front-electric-sustainer.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNOKq6PKIvM Regards, Luka Znidarsic

LS-3a (750 hrs) with Komet trailer, Becker radio, Cambridge & Sage varios, ASI, Alt, Comp, Oxygen, wing assembly tool, wing wheel, tail dolly, wing stands, canopy cover, spares. Forward fuselage replaced and ship completely re-finished in Prestec, 20 years ago after a wind- shear landing accident....

I've just completed a significant upgrade to my panel and have the following instruments for sale. All are functional and I'm happy to send photos and detailed information (serial numbers, etc) to those interested. HP iPaq 4700 with original battery plus extended 3.6aH battery pack. Also includes...

If anyone has a used (57mm) altimeter they are interested in selling please contact me. It needs to be TSO and I believe the only one that makes a certified altimeter in 57mm size is Winter instruments. I have a very nice 80mm Altimeter to trade, sell, swap, etc. Thanks,

http://www.pgcsoaring.org/gov_cup/ G-Cup South Pennsylvania - New Jersey Monday November 02, 2009 - 05:53 The 2009 G-cup is over and an upstart group of XC pilots from Brandywine Soaring have taken the GS South trophy - ending the 15 year dynasty held by Aero Club Albatross. The BSA team...

Need help connecting my new netbook computer to Cambridge GPS-NAV and LX 7007 throiugh a UBS to Serial connector. The DOS software seems to looking for a Com 1 port. Can anyone help? Bill Snead 6W

I see a new variant of the "MK IV yaw string" is required! From the DG newsletter: http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/seitenfaden-e.html The safety aware glider pilot will have one on the left and right, effectively tripling the sales of the MK IV. -- Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA

Dale Masters CFIG and author will be available for instruction at the Southern California Soaring Academy at Crystal Glider Port (formerly Great Western Soaring School) starting in early November. He is returning to SCSA after spending two seasons away soaring in Idaho. Dale is the author of the...