Hey all, I see Nephi on the calendar, any other leads however tentative, on 2020 contests? Especially curious about Club Nats and region 10

I soar for fun, usually alone when normal people are working or doing some other socially responsible activity.Â* XCSoar or a (GPS-based) flywithCE position recorder is all I need for uploading .igc files to OLC. On a warm/hot day over the Rocky Mountains, it's common to see 17,900' MSL on my...

The Standard Cirrus Yahoo Group now has 361 members and continues to be a very active discussion forum. For more information go to www.standardcirrus.org . Jim Hendrix Oxford Aero Equipment, LLC 417 N. 11th Street Oxford, MS 38655

Should fit earlier LS-1 models, not sure about the "F" model. This includes the metal arms, the beam across the top, and the fender. $50 including shipping. I have GOT to clean out the shop... Contact me offline if you want it, Best Regards, Dave

Hello, All, I'm very happy to announce that my club now has a Piper Pawnee. It has a 260hp engine, Hutchinson conversion and a Tost tow hook. It's gone through a long rejuvenation process with all new electrical system, glass, radio, transponder, lights, strobe and encoder. Despite flying in the...

Can anyone help with references for glide ratios for basic training gliders, Blanik, K13, Puchatek etc, with full brake or half brake deployed? The internet is not very helpful for finding this information. A reference of 29 to 1 for a K6 -no brake and 7.1 full brake is about all I can...

We are examining the Type Certiifcate for the K13. The original indicates aerobatics including spins "not approved". in 1967 Schleicher issued an AD approving semi aerobatics and spins, and printed a modified page 22 to the flight manual. Does this automatically modify the type certificate? ...

So I've got my new PowerFlarm brick installed and I'd guess that it was losing the other PowerFlarm in the area when the distance between us was between 2 to 2.5 miles. Obviously this is good for collision avoidance, but I was kind of hoping for more range. The other pilot reported similar range....

Hello everyone, I would like to share a video from the Region 2 North Contest at Wurtsboro Airport (June 22 - 29, 2013) Jonathan Elie, one of our younger glider pilots and Wurtsboro ground crew member took footage over several days of the contest from ground, towplane and glider. He edited it...

Fellow US & Canadian racing pilots, The second installment of the 5 event Florida Grand Prix Racing Series is coming up on November 1-3. Friday (Nov 1) is a practice day. 5-6 gliders confirmed in each class (low, mid and high performance). As of this post, there is still room for 2-3...

I'm a rather new glider pilot and I am about to fly on the PW5 as my instructor deems me to be competent after training on the G103, I've seen photos and the glider seems small and the wingspan is only 10 meters or so, so I was wondering how she flies. Any PW-5 experiences? Thanks! Happy gliding!

This drone filming in a mountain area, could have been a threat to some glider. Luckily an eagle decided to force it to land! :-) http://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/drones/a18177/eagles-steal-dhi-phantom-drone/?mag=pop&list=nl_pnl_news&src=nl&date=111315

I`m searching for good ideas how to deter crows from landing on my glider, which is picketted out during the season, from wrecking my weather covers?

Avcomm 900 AC aviation headset for sale...like new, 2 volume controls, push to talk button, two sets of ear covers (gel and foam). Retailed for almost $200 .....asking ONLY $125 OBO INCLUDING SHIPPING AND HANDLING!!! This is a really good deal and this headset is useful for beginners or the...

Is there a 3-circuit socket which is more easily serviced when the total pressure (pitot) O-ring fails? Jim

Hi All, My 2014 Phoenix is for sale. It is listed on the Touring Motor Glider Association website under classifieds at the following link: http://www.motorgliders.org/classifieds.html/motorgliders/used-tmgs_30_30_30/2014-phoenix-motorglider-r57/ Thanks for Looking, Randy

ELITE PILOTS ANNOUNCED FOR NEW ZEALAND GLIDING GRAND PRIX In a world first, the New Zealand Gliding Grand Prix has brought together the sport’s top pilots from around the world to compete head-to-head in one of the fastest and most exciting gliding events ever.

Many people suggest a large benefit for student power pilots to fly some dual in a glider and similarly many parts of successful glider piloting can be more cost effectively learned in a power plane. As an example, it is cheaper to do multiple landings in a power plane when learning to land. Do...

There is a new format of iPAQs. I just look at HP web site and the have new (at least new to me and my knowledge) iPAQ 4705, 3715, 3115,etc. Does anyone know how they work with WinPilot and Cambridge 302 for example? How about those digital iPAQs? Looking for feedback and information.

The photo gallery on the SSA webpage has a photo by Mike Abernathy with this description: "Bob Carlton working on his innovative conversion of an Alisport Silent to be self-launching using 2 AMT USA jet engines. Bob has test flown it and reports it to climb well." Can anyone tell me the email...