On Apr 27, 1:15*pm, Larry Dighera wrote: On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:06:21 -0700 (PDT), "F. Baum" Just to clarify, The FAA does not classify a glider as an airplane so this has nothing to do with the exemption. The press release is poorly worded. I...

I was going to post this in the Minden "Cost" thread but while sort of related it is slightly off thread - "Deal of a Lifetime" - I am/was a glider pilot/tow plane pilot and live just up the road from Minden. I am offering to any contest pilot thinking about either of these two contests, my...

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Hi I have just purchased a Ogar motor glider sn B774. It has a Rotax 912 engine and is currently sat at the Edmonton Soaring Club waiting for fine weather so I can go there and bring her back to her new Home at Cowley Alberta. I would like to know of any other owners out there? Any information on...

I'm interested in learning more importing a used glider (15 meter span) from the Neatherlands to Southern California. Anybody have any experience at this? Any advice would be useful. Rough estimate of cost? How long? Thank you in advance, Dan Rihn

Airport plan: In for a rough landing? Hollister Freelance By Anthony Ha Hollister City Council members, airport commissioners and airport tenants all raised concerns Monday about a proposed new airport layout plan. Airport Manager Bill Gere said the plan, which outlines possible development,...

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Hi, I am helping a customer sell his Cambridge GPS-NAV Model 10 GPS Flight Recorder. I have thoroughly tested the unit, replaced the main and backup batteries, tested the GPS and logger (in my car) and calibrated the unit. It has the latest firmware and software and is a great companion to a...

Video taken at Mt. Valley Airport, California on Memorial Day weekend 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAOa3oRBFq8

Hi Gang In the latest "Flying" magazine, October 2010 issue is an article named "To Boldly Go" by Peter Garrison. This article is a perceptive review and discussion of Dave Bigellow's accident in his DG400 over the Big Island of Hawaii in January 2009 when Dave was attempting a record high...

FAI approved secure data logger suitable for OLC, badges, and records (includes SD card). External GPS antenna. More info at: http://www.ewuk.co.uk/ Asking $400 or best offer. Contact: Jenn Player

Today I think I set career highs and lows. Highest circling percentage that I can remember associated (naturally) with probably the lowest average climb rate of a cross country flight I have ever flown. SeeYou says 63% circling and .7 knots average. Took the Cirrus on a downwind dash from...

I have a new LX7000proIGC flight computer/FAI datalogger for sale at a very good price. Brand new with full factory warrantee. Only US $ 3295.- For more details contact Ed Hollestelle / Solaire Canada (519) 461-1464 or visit our website www.solairecanada.com ( specials section)

How are I.A.s dealing with inspecting around mylars, are they removing these spendy items every year. If not, what are the control surface hinge inspection considerations? this came up recently for me, luckily I had tissu tape on the upper gap, not so spendy, but before I put on mylars id like to...

On Friday, November 24, 2017 at 7:30:09 PM UTC-8, Steve Muhli wrote: Hi, New to this forum, thought I 'd pose a question..... I have a glider rating from years ago, I was wondering if anyone can suggest a list of gliders that are more "roomy" inside since I am 6'4" . I am planning on...

The GFA has released our just completed video series on The Daily Inspection. Here in Oz, this is the basic inspection all pilots perform on their aircraft as it is brought out of the hangar and before the first flight of the day. There's 5 videos in the series (currently - more planned!),...

Can anyone answer this question? When buying a monthly skysight subscription, does it cover 30 days from the date of purchase or does it go to the end of the current month? i.e. if I buy it today, is it good until 31 July or 10 August?

Our tow pilot seems to be suffering from a new disease that we have diagnosed as TOW IMMUNITY SYNDROME. I guess this happens when you get a bit older and don't see things as you once did. Let me describe the symptoms and please let me know of a remedy. First, he has lost a bit of spunk, shows up...

Even Gary Boggs' 120km/h SGS 2-32 flight that looks like a coat hangar has unexpected errors today. Jim

Hey Guys, We're back in New Zealand tonight, soaring the Omarama wave! Thanks Nick Oakley (OWN) for making the task. The conditions are modeled to be as realistic as possible. Probably the biggest challenge of the task is transitioning into the wave at the start. Since many pilots haven't flown...