What's the lowest power tow plane you've ever seen or towed by? An Examiner of mine said his was a C150 with 100hp. I also once saw paperwork for an 85hp Luscombe to tow.

Is it just me or does clicking on the glider CN in a results page on soaringspot now always load the trace in a new browser tab with SeeYou cloud for replay and not just download the trace like it used to do? If this is a change in behaviour from Naviter this is really, really annoying. --...

I've searched the FAA Legal Interpretation website for an answer but haven't found one I understand. My question is: Can any of the flight experiences that were used to qualify for a private pilot certificate be subsequently used in part or whole to satisfy the flight experience requirements for...

A new group devoted to sharing knowledge about using the Butterfly vario and optimizing it's settings has just started. You can ask to join he https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/butterfly-vario---air-glide-display-s We aren't picky about members: you just need an interest in the vario,...

We’ve had a particularly wet winter in the Pacific Northwest this year, and I got a chance to fly my motorglider today for the first time in over a month. Just prior to takeoff I noticed that my LXNAV S7 Vario had a small spot of visible condensation on the interior of the glass. I’ve noticed...

Looking for a working mechanical vario for sale. If you have a winter or whatever sitting up in the shelf gathering dust let me know. It is for installation in another 1-26 thats going to the 1-26 Championships this year. Dan

Any suggestions? Either currently available or coming in the near future (next year or so) would be ok, I am not in a rush. Prefer it would fit in one 57mm hole. I take care of navigation and tasks with other standalone devices (full on OpenVario with its own vario/STF sensor board, and a Kobo...

Can anyone tell from experience how well a PU finish holds when flying in wave conditions, i.e. low temperatures & strong turbulence? I'm considering to repaint my glider, remove old gelcoat apply T35 as filler polyurethane on top. Can I go wave-flying again with peace of mind? To what extent...

On Tuesday, October 6, 1998 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, William Hoadley wrote: Does anybody have experience with the Russia sailplanes AC-4 series of gliders? I was curious about how they might be for a pilot not interested in competition, just sport and badge flying. Any comments would be...

Why is a Shiny new Flight Computer always better than the shiny new flight computer I bought a few years ago? The clouds don't change, and the same guys at the top will always be at the top. As a teenager, my 1964 Chevy II always went faster, and I thought I would get hotter chicks just after I...

"Schempp-Hirth open class Cirrus" is a new Facebook group about the classic SH Cirrus (Open class 17.4 meter) sailplane. Many new photos, some of which I have contributed of the Open Cirrus (FC) that my father, Fritz Compton, imported in 1968 and flew at the 1969 ("Sun Ship Game") US Nationals at...

Hello! I am looking to upgrade the panel in my 1-26, I am mainly looking for a audio vario, and a flight computer. I have been recommended a 302 or lxnav Vario, and a oudie flight computer. I would possibly still be open to other options as well though. If you or someone you know has anything for...

I recently bought a used Cyclo polisher. I borrowed one last year and loved the results. The polisher came with the following foam pads; white, blue, green, orange and yellow pads (least to most aggressive). I used the least aggressive white pads last year and it seemed to do very well to put a...

T-minus 30 and counting down the days to the Soaring Society of America Convention in Little Rock, February 19 – 22, 2020. February 19, Wednesday at 6:00 PM: The Soaring Safety Foundation (SSF) Training and Safety Seminar is the traditional opening event at the SSA Conventions. A talented...

I just did an Annual on one they just refinished. It’s absolutely gorgeous! Interior is like a Porsche. That Galgula guy did the interior. They skinned it with light weight fiberglass and painted it with PU. I am very impressed!

For Folks in the Seattle Area or the Greater Pacific Northwest Seattle Glider Council General Meeting Pacific NW Weather with U of W Research Scientist Rick Steed Monday, February 3rd at 7:00 PM, Museum of Flight Red Barn Classroom Ever wanted to know more about the unique weather here in the...

I’m going to another state to fly and I would like to see the airports around the area. How can I see their available airports near the airport i will be towing from? DC

Any sugestions for a urethane paint for touch up on a 31? I had a little bit, but then waited to long to use it and the paint has separated, and the hardener has dried up. Need to buy some new, and looking for a sugestion for a place to buy some, in quantities less than gallons.

Kentucky is on the SSA list for non-existent soaring clubs. Any interested glider and/or tow pilots in the Louisville KY area? I have a 2-33 that I will be operating out of Springfield KY 6I2. If interested, send an email to

Updated IGC-approval documents for 35 types of Flight Recorders (FRs) have been published on the IGC and GFAC web sites with a date of effect on 1 February 2020. These documents standardise references to web pages, email addresses, and details of manufacturers, and there are no changes to...