A nifty example of "Duh!" science... https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2021/04/mars-express-mystery-martian-volcano-cloud/

The Soaring Safety Foundation is conducting a CFIG Revalidation Clinic in Seattle the weekend of February 13th and 14th, 2010. It is open to everyone - not just instructors. This is your best opportunity to prepare for your next written test (private, commercial or instructor in gliders), prepare...

I will be out in Minden, NV this weekend to pick up a glider. I want to get new tires installed on the Cobra trailer before my drive home. Would somebody please recommend where in the local area I can go to get new tires? Randy Tulsa, OK rgteel at mac dot com

We have run various tests with high temperatures rechargeable batteries and PowerFLARM. I will spare you from the details, but the conclusions a 1) Recharging must take place in an area where the ambient temperature does not surpass 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35C) as otherwise the PF charging...

Great to see some new solid marketing efforts for the sport of soaring and sailplane racing popping up, albeit in Europe. http://youtu.be/dwMFXd2wNx0

I have an old Oudie (first gen), and was wondering if anyone has opened up theirs to replace the battery? The battery life on mine is going south at a rapid pace, and I think I may be due for a new battery. Pete

Anyone know of a source for new l'hotellier fittings? I received an email from the son of an home builder in the Ukraine asking about a source for these fittings. He found my name from my web site where I described adding wederkind sleeves to l'hotellier fittings on a DG glider. One possible...

Burt here. I'm NOT retiring, I just downsizing my fleet, selling a hangar, offering my collection of vintage music instruments for sale, specifically: My beautifully restored 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (low-time C-85 HP.) Grove brakes, new spars, new prop, etc. Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus, low time,...

We have our ship sanded and exposed metal primed Have sprayer Our painting skills are in “dangerous amateur� category We are committed to DIY Suggestions on paint type and brand?

I would like to see the XC Soar guys jump on this and port their XC Soar program to the iPaq 310. I have been mulling over the GPS/NAV solutions for the HP-24 and this looks very promising. I think perhaps the Tasman with the data module, in conjunction with the 310/XC Soar would be a good choice...

Video of indoor slope soaring miniature glider: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWAR2WD-BgM&feature=related Has anyone thought about trying this with a full sized sailplane? Perhaps a Sparrowhawk and a big-rig truck? I don't see anything in the Sporting Code that would prevent someone claiming a...

Does anyone know of any Clubs/Commercial operations around the Lisbon area? Thanks, Bob

I would like a poster of one of these lovely machines. Anyone know where I can get one? TIA George Emsden

You all will be pleased to know that I got silver duration today. The old Cherokee II and I were launched just after noon and landed around suppertime. Lift was strong in central Iowa today. 3-500 fpm was the norm. My best climb came at about 4:50 PM with a 600 fpm climb up to 8700 MSL, about...

Rick Walters wins Day 1 in the 18-Meter class at the International Lilienthal Glide 2007 which is the combined pre-worlds for the 30th World Gliding Championships and the 2007 German Nationals in the 15-M, 18-M and Open Class. The contest is being held near Berlin at the Lusse. See the team web...

Tow ball headed west on Wednesday Nov. 14 from the Western NY area to Minden NV. Experienced glider pilot. Contact Kevin Christner or 716-640-2779 if in need of something moved that way.

Looks like they recapitalized and set up a new entity to buy up all the assets from the old business. Good news, would have been a pity to see such an innovative and well made glider disappear: http://www.lange-flugzeugbau.de/htm/english/news/news_01_11_2007.html It suggests that all the key...

I have a single seat cobra to move from Ogden to Ionia MI anytime in the next couple months. I'll pay $400 for the entire trip or less for part way. Seller can get the trailer to Cheyenne if that helps. I can meet you anywhere on this end.

The Standard Cirrus Yahoo Group now has 361 members and continues to be a very active discussion forum. For more information go to www.standardcirrus.org . Jim Hendrix Oxford Aero Equipment, LLC 417 N. 11th Street Oxford, MS 38655

Jim Culp wrote in message ... Who gives or knows of glider aerotows with choppers in US ? Jim Culp USA GatorCity, Florida Std Libelle If you find out, let us know. I once saw a helo tow where the helo came to a hover...