I have been working with the USA distributor for Knott axles, Autoflex Knott in Michigan. They can order replacement axles from the main plant in Hungary, and they have verified the correct mounting and width for my axle on my Komet trailer with the factory. The cost is $500 FOB Michigan, and it...

Many of you use, or could use, felt for lots of things in your trailers (fitments, pads), your dollies, wing stands (maybe). I know that over the years, felt has been a part of every one of my winter's project list. I used to have an industrial supplier "down the street" and got off-cuts from him...

Our self-launch glider has downturned wing tips. From the factory, there was nothing more than a skid to make contact with the ground. Over time, people seem to have settled on putting a roller-blade wheel there, presumably because it dramatically improves ground handling. However, the wheel isn't...

Dave Nadler wrote: http://www.nadler.com/public/Antares_WingDolly.JPG See ya, Dave 'YO' I don't know, Dave. She is cute, but I like a crew with a few more curves! I figured you would say something like 'That which

The new owner of Turf Soaring School, Mr. Steve Stauber, and his staff are pleased to announce the re-opening of the operation at Pleasant Valley Airport. We will initially be a smaller school than in the past, but we still have the usual passion and support for our our wonderful sport. Flying will...

I have a Filser ATR 500 that can be hard to read under some lighting conditions. I'm not using the display backlight. I'd be grateful if any ATR 500 owner who has tried using the backlight can tell me if its worth disturbing the wiring harness to turn it on and if so, is there a further benefit...

The Air Sailing Sports contest concluded on Saturday July 25. We flew 5 out of six days in great conditions. The rest day was flyable however with the long flights a rest was needed. Air Sailing is a great venue for a soaring contest. I have attended for four years now and conditions have been...

Spot 1 satellite messenger in excellent condition. Used only rarely. Essentially new; no marks or signs of use at all. All original documentation included. Works perfectly. Asking $65. Please email for more information. Thanks, Joe

Here is to wishing you all glider pilots a safe 2011 soaring season, 12+ knot thermals and endless cloud streets at 18,000 ft. Cheers, Charles

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Good observation, Bill. Most long wingers have found it best to keep the nose pointed towards the outside of the turn. It helps the climb. Your yaw string should be telling you to, "Put your foot in the inside hole". Just don't do it. Does that make sense? JJ Sinclair

I understand that there was a long thread on this subject some time ago. Unfortunately I haven't been able to locate it. If someone could send me a link that would be greatly appreciated. In any case, I'm looking for information on real incidents/accidents that have cause damage to the tail boom...

http://www.solar-impulse.com/fr/index.php Here's a link to the new dream by Bertrand Piccard. It looks very much like a (motor) glider, to me. ....'round the world with solar power... Aldo Cernezzi

Hey guys, I am wondering if any of you know the size of the O-ring for the ballast connection that comes out of the wing of a LS-6A? Also, my front air vent keeps opening up just enough to create a very loud whistle when I get the glider going faster than 100 knots. It gets quite annoying to keep...

Authored by Hiroshi Seo and Peter Selinger. English version. Published by Airworks in Tokyo. It this book available anywhere...for sale? GA

Hi all, Peter Millenaar from Holland has made a new video. It begins as a jojo-flight in an ASK-21, but later on they do some aerobatics (split-S?) and finally they fly and land !! in close formation with another ASK-21. Click on Video's on the left. There's a large (500mb) and small...

Just received a note from Rage Battery that the Power Sonic PS-1270 12V 7AH is on sale through next week for $8.95 A good oppotunity to swap out your old ones, and maybe even buy a few extra for the club. OC

Folks: Thanks for your patience. The stories/daily reports and scores for the recently completed Region 12 contest are now online. Use the SSA Contest link at http://www.ssa.org/ContestResultsDetail.asp?id=236 We had little points glitches to iron out, and I gave up on getting a tabbed score...

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