For those who do Facebook, this is a wonderful soaring pick-me-up! An example: https://www.facebook.com/BringBackTheSmoker/videos/793525401058190/ Whoever did this, thank you for making my winter days "brighter".

Due to the OLC not receiving some sort of a update from Cambridge Aero Instrument co, it will not accept flights logs created even from the 302 logger. Anyone have this same problem and have a solution?? Bob Fidler

Whichever career path the OP chose, he’s probably retired and flying an Arcus by now.

Does anyone knows the specs of the gas struts of a Anschau Komet III? Glass fiber top. No values on those struts anymore... Cheers, Bert

Please disregard the beautiful gull wing Mercedes in the video. I was thinking Southern California somewhere, but the Texas license plate throws me a loop.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti0aoGREUKU&index=12&list=PLX0XQV2-BhTdXVLuMzFm1ESMUaZU7IwJg

Hi, I have a new Mountain High EDS O2D1 System with AL-415 cylinder and padded carrying bag for sale - 10% off. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/mh-o2d1.htm#00EDS-0060-01 Regular Price: $920 Sale Price: $828 This is a new system. I purchased it for use as a demo at the SSA Convention a few weeks...

Complete Cobra trailer axle, main wheels with new bearings and spare tire wheel. Removed to put an American axle, wheels and electric brakes under a Cobra trailer. Photos on request.Make offer. Phillip LaBerge

I will second the gliderpilotgroundschool.com recommendation. I've found this material very helpful for the written as well as good resource to have on hand

I think the picture was taken in 1951 - load the below page and wait for the images to change.... http://suite101.com/article/taieri-pet--lenticular-billow-cloud-in-otago-new-zealand-a219965 Cheers, Andy Mac in NZ

Hawke Tracking is sponsoring the Eagleville, TN GTA race. Follow the contest at Maps: Google Maps: http://www.hawketracking.org/gta/files/tracking.htm Google Maps Large: http://www.hawketracking.org/gta/files/trackinglarge.htm Mobile: http://www.hawketracking.org/gta/files/mobile.htm Google...

The instructor said you were not qualified to fly the Diana. Thats the end of it!! Al

Any time this topic comes up the discussion is about the contents of the list. This post is about the physical attributes of a glider checklist. No matter what items are on a checklist, it doesn't matter if you can't find it when you need it. It doesn't matter if the type is too small to read. ...

Looking for available high performance two place. Duo or DG-1000 preferred; would also consider proper Janus C or ASH-25. Prefer US-based, but Europe/UK/Australia/NZ possible. Replies to auxvache at gmail. Cheers, Erik

During the last several years, and more so recently, I have heard it said many times that the Sports Class is the fastest growing class in the US. So, I decided to look at all contests that included Sports Class in the last seven years. This data includes Sports Class Nationals. In 2002 there...

My last less than sucessful post was an attempt to provoke thought about handicapping. I really think the SSA and SCCA have the same problem. Too diverse a selection of equipment and too many classes to race them in. SCCA has spec this , spec that, local classes, national classes,...

Many of you already know but in case you haven't heard, Woody Brown died peacefully in his sleep on April 16th on his home island of Maui at the age of 96. He designed the first modern catamaran based on the ancient polynesian double hulled sailing canoes, set the record for the longest flight...

I am interrested in buying a RF4. Anybody who flies them can tell me more about it? Performance? Where to get parts? etc... Thanks Richard Phoenix, AZ

While fretting over the latest news about my National Soaring Club, I consoled myself by finding one part of SSA that I enjoy: reading well written articles. Right now, John Good is producing such a product and his first one of the Gran Prix can be found on the SSA website...

Hi guys, Newly minted PPSEL looking for glider instruction in North Carolina. I'm in southeast Charlotte. Anybody know of any operations in my area? Or a directory, perhaps? Thanks, Jim

We are searching for relatives of Domina Jalbert, creator of the parafoil. He is being added to the honor role of the Quebec History of Aviation Museum. Contact Ross Smyth at ? Dear Charles: Confirming phone call we are trying to locate some family members of Domina Jalbert...