Our club is ready to conduct a seasonal XC contest for the club members. = Most members are fledgling XC pilots. We want to have a simple XC = contest for 2004. We are interested in some format and rules documents = that other clubs are using to incorporate into ours. Any help would be...

Does anyone have the latest version in .pdf? If so, can you e-mail it to me, or post a good URL for one? The "Manual" link on the SotS web page is b0rken ... -tw

I had my first solos today - a great experience! After several pattern tows and a rope break practice, I had an 800' pattern solo and a 2000' tow under a very low ceiling - cold front moving in. Had to dodge a few clouds right after release. Very fun! I'm with Orange County Soaring Assn., flying...

I'm looking for an original "Parts Catalog" for the Grob G103B. Information please in private to apieper at sbcglobal.net

I have half of a 40ft container still empty leaving UK feb/march Anyone wanting to share costs to freight goods, gliders, from UK to New Zealand. Or if anyone in UK knows of a repairable wreck(s) that are uneconomic to repair in UK may be worthwhile in NZ due to our low dollar and labour rates here...

Hi, all. I find myself with a week in late February, and a lot quite near to Santa Fe, NM (and she who fills my life with delight loves the art operations in Santa Fe as well). The casual observer would note that a trip to Santa Fe is warranted. Alas, the lot is undeveloped and requires only a...

G'day All, 2004 Australian Junior Nationals - 'JoeyGlide 2004' Overview: The Gliding Federation of Australia have endorsed the setting up of the first ever dedicated Junior Nationals. Although the FAI national championships have been held

Pez goes up and Pez Gets Down. www.soaravenal.com click on What's New, New Pez, and rock on.

Ever flown, or worked on one? What did you think of the glider? Thanks, Rich

My partners and I are looking for a metal 30+L/D ship in the US, preferably east of the Mississippi. Is anyone out there sitting on a ship that they haven't listed yet and want to sell? B4, 1-34, .... It doesn't have to be pretty, just airworthy. TIA Douglas

Soaring Safety Foundation Seminar, Wednesday evening at the SSA Convention - Atlanta Three guest speakers will inform and entertain early arrivals to the SSA Convention in Atlanta on Wednesday, February 4th at 6:00 PM. Each year the SSA Convention traditionally begins with the SSF Seminar...

Philadelphia Glider Council is hosting an Advanced Soaring Seminar on Saturday, February 21, 2004. Location: Doylestown Public Library, Doylestown, PA. Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm. Fee: $20. Reservations Contact: Phil Klauder - or call 215-643-5853 Advanced Soaring...

John- When will Pez have his greatest hits album out. The Cal City song is one of my favorite songs and can hardly wait for the collectors edition. A La Neva fan- Larry

Keith Willis of Big Pond, South Austrailia, obviously enjoys flying his Smyk PW5 ----- Early this month, flying my PW5 reached a total of 1000 hrs. I have had 283 flights that averaged of 3 hours and 33 min a flight. My x/country flights have been 229 for 38,283 KLM, ( more than around the World...

The weak dollar has driven the price of a new glass slipper with instruments, trailer and shipping to $100,000 US dollars (Bad News) I have watched the dollar exchange rate for almost 30 years and I have made some observations. When the dollar gets this weak, new sales drop off and buyers are...

We are going to install a panel mount radio etc. in our 2-33. Where is a good place to mount the battery? We want to be able to remove it easily for charging. Thanks Kurt

I am going to the convention as I have done every year for the past four years and there is no room left at the hotel where the convention will be held. If anyone has any extra room for a roomate I will be willing to share the expenses. Thanks a lot. Jeff

Can anyone point me in the right direction find out what I need to do to have my FAA Glider Cert "endorsed" by the LBA so that I can fly a D-Registered glider at the Club Class Worlds in Norway? I understand that the rules have changed, but has anyone out there ever gone through the...

If one were to design their own sailplane, which airfoil would be a good choice for low drag and fairly low speed (ie, an ultralight part 103 sailplane for exampl)? In other words, is a thicker airfoil (more lift) better at slow speeds or a thinner airfoil (less drag)? Which type would give the...

Is anyone towing with an agwagon/agtruck. looking for info on fuel burn, climb rate and towing speeds. thanks