Hi, I´m from Brazil. I´ll be on short trip to USA in Apr. I´ll spend few days in So-Cal (San Diego) area and a few more in Albuquerque. There is gliding activity in these areas at that time? If so..where? Thanks

Need a SZD Jantar STD 2 wing tip in good shape, I´m not looking for a long piece, the last 20cm (8") will do as long it retains the internal structure and the airfoil contour is in good shape. This is for a winglet design and I don´t want to cut mine. I´m in Brazil and I´ll gladly pay a reasonable...

Anyone wanting to part a used, but not abused, GPS-NAV? I´m in need of one of the little jewels.

Hi all, Which oil is the most appropriate for boundary layer visualization. I understand that Dick Johnson used common car oil in his test. What is the viscosity should I look for? Thanks to all

Hi all, Id like to ask for help here. My Ventus a SN143 right wing ballast is leaking around the ballast valve actuator rod. I've contacted S&H but no response so far. I do not know if a O-ring seal would fit in the small recess. Have anyone in this group experienced this problem? Thanks to...

Hi guys, The Brazilian team is looking for a couple of similar 15m gliders for rent, but having a hard time finding someone willing to even talk about. What am I doing wrong? Wladimir Kummer Ventus A - ZF

Hello all, I'm in the market for a Scheibe SF25 / 28 to be imported to Brazil. Please contact privately.

Model MS50T30-1 for use in gliders. Never used - still in the box. Email me for description and photo. New price is $164.95. My price is $95.00. or 610-377-6010

The Wingmate can be used for one-person assembly or to take the load off the person handling the wingtip. It has wheels, folds up, and can be stored easily in a sailplane trailer. I used it so that my wife would not have to hold the weight of the wingtip. The Wingmate holds the weight, allows the...

It is a very comfortable Long Softie by Phernalia with a 24 foot conical canopy.It was manufactured in 1996. It has been repacked only nine times. The packing list is in the parachute. It was always stored in my house when not in use. $550. including an excellent...

High performance 15-meter ship with super safety provided by the integrated spoiler-flap system preferred by Dick Johnson and by the automatic control hookups. 1982, 1557 hours, never crashed. Stored in trailer in hanger. In good condition. Top surface of wings and fuselage refinished. Full panel...

The Wingmate can be used for one-person assembly or to take the load off the person handling the wingtip. It has wheels, folds up, and can be stored easily in a sailplane trailer. I used it so that my wife would not have to hold the weight of the wingtip. The Wingmate holds the weight, allows the...

Is it possible to remove an Ad placed on Soaring Cafe? My Discus 2a was sold several months ago. I can no longer log into remove it. I have sent 4-5 emails listed as contacts and administrator of the site without success. I am guessing that someone's span filter is blocking all my attempts to...

Hello, I'm happy to announce that online outlanding office http://lowcrop.aero/ offers now smartphone applications to report competition outlandings. Just a few touches of the screen and your status and coordinates are uploaded to the office. I hope you will find it very...

Hello! What does it take to became a IGC's Official Observer in your country? Are any courses, trainings, exams organised? Are there any documents regulating this? Thanks for all replies. -- Wojtu¶.net

Is anybody already using new FR recorder named Erixx (approved by FAI in June 2008)? As this is completely new product, I'm trying to get some user opinions on it, but internet doesn't help as it usually does. I've also mailed the producer with some technical questions, but they didn't answer...

Did you see the polo shirts on www.szybowce.com/koszulki ? What do you think about it?

Used Volkslogger for sale - it came with a glider I bought recently and I already have another logger. It is in full working condition - these loggers have a very rugged construction. This logger is IGC certified, perfect for your badge and record flights. It's wired up and ready to go, just plug...

I have a fully-functioning ILEC SN10B vario / flight computer that I pulled out of my glider, because I am switching to a different system. It's a complete system, including GPS head; needs only a 12V supply. See details (including photos) he...

Hi ladies and gents, Here is a video made by Sebastian Kawa on ECG 2013 at Ostrów in Poland. This video presents final glide of his Discus 2a wing to wing with Arcus flying at 200km/h. As you can see at this speed performance of 20m span glider is no better than 15m Discus 2a. :)...