Any idea how much weight the urethane paint option adds to an 18 meter glider?

Matti Adolfsen wrote: I have problems with 2 aircraft receiver-transmitters. I think I can solve this problem by reverse-engineering the RF stage, still I think a schematic might help.

My Cobra trailer is difficult to open and close in colder weather. It seems to be with the struts. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bob

Looking to replace the factory/European style tail lights. Although attractive (??) I think they can be confusing for USA drivers following behind it. Any suggestions for improvement and/or making them more USA "friendly"? And also wiring them for USA vehicles. I have seen several trailers...

Any suggestions? Either currently available or coming in the near future (next year or so) would be ok, I am not in a rush. Prefer it would fit in one 57mm hole. I take care of navigation and tasks with other standalone devices (full on OpenVario with its own vario/STF sensor board, and a Kobo...

Hi I own an Eberle clamshell trailer. I have no spare wheel, and am in search of one. I have visited at least four local tire shops where I live (in Canada) with no luck. I know the trailers are of European manufacture, and the bolt pattern may be metric. Canada uses the metric system, but...

Not much happening the past two years? https://akaflieg-karlsruhe.de/tag/12-modell/ Anyone know of further progress? Mike

I am installing a new vane style antenna for my transponder. My original antenna was located where the cg hook used to be on my discus. This location often tangled with the trailer ramp when loading the glider. Next I tried a whip style on top of my instrument panel cover. All of the self...

What are FAA minimums for CFIG rating in U.S.A., the requirements and experience that glider pilot has to have before FAA flight test for glider instructor certificate. Also, what are criteria and minimum experience CFIG has to have for commercial operation and for a club in US. Are they...

Gang, I'm leaving this Friday to pick up a glider that I purchased 1100 miles away. The trailer looks brand new, but is about 12 years old, as are its tires. The glider and trailer weigh in the vicinity of 950 #. The tire spec from the owner is : Carlisle Sure Trail ST ST205/75014 (replaces...

I intend to buy a state of the art new glider and I was looking at this choice. My main priority is to enjoy the flying and so I want good performance, nice handling and safe behaviour (no incipient spin tendency to keep me on edge). I am not sure if I will loose a lot of climb performance if I go...

I am new to the R.A.S. and I am an aspiraring contest pilot who flys XC every chance I get,but I have never persued a badge or a contest.I read with some interest and amusement the thread about the OLC sunset warning.This inspired me to look up all of the OLC information on the SSA website.I also...

I was wondering if anyone had an idea of what sort of glide ratio you get with full brakes and slide slip? An instructor used this to correct a very high approach but I was curious what the side slip adds to the descent rate.

In French Alps last week end.. http://www.ledauphine.com/isere-sud/2010/09/20/coupe-icare-un-planeur-se-disloque-en-plein-vol

Well, we finally discovered that the propeller was totally worn out. We took the prop to our local Sensenich dealer-repairshop. The very helpful people of BL Aviation took no more than 15 minutes on the prop stand to measure out the defective "windmill". Actually, the measurement were quite...

Grob G104 Speed Astir II B, N908BG, 1300 hrs TT, Basic instruments plus M-NAV, Dittel ATR720, Gear Warning, Parachute, Completely rebuilt Clamshell Trailer. Photos at http://www.members.aol.com/mamaroves4/G104.htm $19,000. Contact Ove 954-389-8602 FL Email:

Is there anyone who has experience with both of these sailplanes? They seems at the same price range but I don't know what would be the difference during xc flights. What about the maintenance, handling and any other issues? Thanks for your advice! /Janos

------------ fwd ------------ Few aircraft are as legendary as the P-51. The aircraft and the pilots who flew them during WWII are disappearing. This coming weekend, there will be a very special gathering in Columbus, Ohio. They expect 120 P-51s to attend along with many of the 80 or so...

I have a CNI,CNv, and a LXNAV V7 in my ASG-29. The CNI is easy to operate but it has locked up a few times and has given me a lot of headaches trying to start out of the top of the start cylinder - might be operator error :) Between the varios I always find myself referencing the V7 because it...

I had gotten an almost brand new (12 hrs) Genesis 2. My experience with retractable landing gear was somewhat limited. At the end of my sixth flight I crossed the field to check on traffic and turned into the pattern. I announced my downwind and started my landing checklist. Just as was about to...