I'm sick and tired of reading about glider crashes and never knowing what actually happened. We badly need to be able to learn from the misfortune of our soaring compadres. The obvious answer is that we all have a camera mounted over our right shoulder that will simultaneously monitor the scene...

I'm working on some numbers for SSA Growth and Development. I need a SWAG as to how many aero tows were made in the US in 2011. Anyone care to guess? I know there are about 210 tugs, some more active than others. If each made 20 tows a week, 52 weeks a year, that would be 218,000 tows but I...

so if i join a blob of gaggling pelicans and they leave thanks to my sloppy flying, is it considered harassment if i follow them into the next thermal? What about circling with bald...

Haven't flown either one, but have flown the ASW17, and liked it. Would like to avoid gel coat issues. Thanks all, Rich

I have a perfectly fine Microair 760 for sale. $350.00. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Jerz K3 (619) 507-3687

I recently bought a 1972 ASW-15B. I am on a budget to fix this up. I'm looking for stuff that works, doesn't look flashly, but fits the need. I need a: 1. GPS data logger thats contest worthy 2. PDA device and connections

Group, Anyone ever import a glider from Europe? Care to share your experiences or difficulties? There seem to be quite a few "deals" over yonder and wondered if it would be worth the hassle/cost/red tape/etc. Gus

Is the stuff in the #2 WX block supposed to be a runny liquid? I was expecting something a little more like the seal material.............I almost poured the whole damn bottle on the top of my wing! Brad

My Discus2 canopy and frame fit a little too tight to the fuselage making closing difficult or impossible when it really heats up. In the winter it was much better, but still a bit tight. At normal temps. in Florida (90 to 95 degrees this time of year) in the shade, it is clearly too tight, since...

AC 21.17-2A, in the USA "Powered gliders are considered to be powered aircraft for the purpose of complying with 91.205." Interesting. Hadn't seen this in writing before. -- ------------+ Mark J. Boyd

Save the date(s)!!! The 2016 Canadian National Soaring Championships will be hosted at York Soaring Association. York Soaring is located 1.5hours NW of Toronto, ON. Our field supports room for a limited number of RV's, nearly unlimited camping potential a modern club house, showers, ample...

We tend to focus on ease of use, function and support when we select a flavor soaring software. But what about reliability and robustness? It seems entirely possible to be mislead by erroneous output from a digital adviser. For example, the glider computer might erroneously advise that you have...

I know, I know. BTDT. Has anyone purchased a NEW sailplane lately, and been happy with the wheel brake? The ONLY glider I've ever flown with a decent (not great, but decent) wheel brake is the LVVSA's G103 Twin Astir. For me, a GREAT brake will REQUIRE moderation on my part to keep from grinding...

Today Gordon Boettger flew his Kestrel on a 3TP flight of about 1800km out of Minden, Nevada. A sunrise takeoff lead to the first turn near Chilcoot, then South to near Inyokern, back North to Susanville, then down to Palmdale. This flight handily beats my flight of last year on a similar route. ...

I can't believe how cheap oximeters are getting. Standard fingertip models are available for $50; fingertip and wrist units with alarms, data logging, and software are available for less than $300. $50 Fingertip unit oximeter (no more excuses for using oxygen without...

Ok you prepeg carbon fiber flying guys, lets hear from you! Everybody else has chimed in but we have heard from very few actual owners of the SparrowHawk. Does is really perform, handle, assemble easily, fit you comfortably, tow easily, thermal well, and impress you? Gary Osaba could set a world...

....flying a 1250 Kilometer (777 mile) triangular course in Nevada in 8 hours and 23 minutes at a new world record average speed of 149.23 km/ h (92.73 mph).. mo www.aerogazette.com ciao Rocco Caruso Aero Gazette

....playing with some flight eval software, don't want IGC files. If you have flights logged with a generic GPS (not a certified IGC logger) please let me know. They should be complete from takeoff to landing. Thanks, Tom

I'm looking at a parachute for a glider. Would like to use it for other flying, as well, if it is suitable. INo clue of the advantages/ disadvantages of any of them. Suggestions?

http://www.ssa.org/Contests?cid=2248&show=blog&id=3736&ContestName=Sports+Class+Nationals I am really happy to see this! Its of course a very strong day down there (finally). I would be interested in hearing everybody's feedback as to how they liked the Assigned task today vs. the more typical...