Not dead, not crawled under a rock and went to sleep. About five or six years ago, I lost the use of my left eye. My dominant eye, and reading the computer isn't easy, even with a 27 inch monitor. Problems with my hands, the result of too many years of grabbing levers and chuck wrenches, typing...

I recently downloaded a flight to the OLC and got a red V for validation does anyone know how to fix this or what the problem is? all this stuff worked last year. SF

Every time I open a thread to make a post, or read newly added posts, the 'hit count' is incremented by one. Say a thread continued for 10 days and new posts were made every day. If I opened the thread to read the new posts once a day, the hit count would be incremented by 10. Say there were...

Looking for a blank instrument panel for a Ventus C.

Hi All, Just wondering if I could get some ideas and recommendations regarding transporting a sailplane from Southern California to Georgia. Does anyone know of a service that specializes in this kind of thing? Thanks.

Gap Tape for sale. $40 for 40 rolls shipped to your address (US only). This is cheaper tape that is not as good as the more expensive tapes. It best used for one day flights where you assemble and disassemble on the same day.

I am currently flying with a Butler chute. While it is the most comfortable chute I have flew with, it is also heavy. Can anyone recommend a light weight chute for a 200-220 lb pilot?

2001 Cobra trailer is all aluminum construction rigged for ASW-20 but can be set-up for many 15 and 18 meter gliders with appropriate fittings. It has a third rail ramp extension and winglet storage brackets. The tires were replaced a couple of years ago for aging considerations. It is in...

Tim Please forward me you e-mail address. Thanks Ray Lovinggood Carrboro, North Carolina, USA

Seems like from recent posts some are doing just that. I don't have near 2k to dump on a finiky, last century technology mech vario, that self destructs in a 25 k dive (Ask me how I know) BUT, if you have a Ball 700 or 400 series vario, with a working audio. I'll pay more than it's...

Hi All - I visited Charlie on Tuesday evening. He's in pretty tough shape. He misses all of you and appreciates all the cards. Hasn't lost his spunk despite the health trauma: Charlie: Nurse, I'd like a couple Tylenol to knock this fever down a bit. Nurse: We're not allowed to give you anything for...

I am re-installing my instrument panel and re-plumbing it. I have a Winter ASI, Tasman Vario, a PZL mechanical vario and a Winter altimeter. I do not have TE Probe (YET)...Does anyone out there have a simple diagram on the plumbing? I have searched and cannot find one...BTW the ship is a superbly...

It is a personal preference ….just like flying ridge, wave, etc…and personal selection that some may want…if it is not your choice, by all means do not do it…. It does result in a tremendous amount of altitude in a short period…take practice and qualifications, just like other aviation...

Does anyone have information on the Ely Camp for 2006...or Tom Stowers email address?

I just returned from an awesome tour of Israel. Was pleasantly surprised to see gliders on tow over the Jezreel Valley (from the top of Megiddo), but the tour guide would not drop me off and return for me later. :( I found some basic information online about clubs in Israel. Can anyone provide...

2001 LS8-18 with Cobra trailer, tow - out gear and full instrumentation.About 180 Hrs. TTSN Available after 15 M US Nationals in Uvalde, TX. August 12th. Please call Ed Hollestelle/ Solaire Canada (519)461-1464 or e-mail: CAD$ 100000.- ( about 81000.- USD)

Trying to locate the drawings for the wing hinge AD for the L-33. I pulled the instructions off of LET's site, but it references drawings that I could not find on their site. Looking for someone that may have access to these drawings? Thanks, Wells ---

It's hot and humid with an approaching front for the final day. For the club class a 2 hour Area task has been called and the tracking site is: http://jwgc.onglide.com/current-day.xml?class=club

In the most recent edition there is an article focused on the newer wing-fuselage junction designs. On page 5 there is a picture of a sort of gull wing design at the root and its identified as an Mu 31. On the following page there are three more pics of an Mu 31 that, to my eye, look nothing like...

Hi everybody. I am testing the XCSoar program on a Kobo Mini. I ask for your help to know how to prepare some useful pages to navigate on local flights. My interest is to know at all times: Distance and course to the field. Altitude necessary to arrive. Should I schedule a task for this purpose? I...