Saw this on the OZ report... seem applicable to gliders! http://www.designfax.net/cms/dfx/opens/article-view-dfx.php?nid=4&bid=315&et=featurearticle&pn=03 I could see a pilot throw a line out with 50 of these on/inside a flying tube that recharges a battery in 10 or 15 minutes. Reel the line...

Any Jantar experts out there? What the difference between an SZD-48-1 and SZD? I don't really know that much about these aircraft. At the moment I'm trying to help resolve an issue with play in the ailerons on a glider that is suppost to be an SZD-48-1. One of the control rods has a lot of wear...

PC console program to create tab-delimited files for importing into a spreadsheet-based logbook. http://www.justsoar.com/public/igc2tablog/ (Yes -- free!) 2NO

What is the best buy and ease of use, like entry of coordinates? Any comments and suggestions. Udo

I am trying to find a used enclosed trailer suitable for an SGS 1-35, located somewhere on the west coast of the US or Canada. Please contact me if you have one for sale, or know of a lead that might be useful. Johan Larson

Hi, The new historical DVD "Silent Wings - The American Glider Pilots of WWII" is now available. This is a very well done film and was premiered at the SSA Convention a few weeks ago. I have many copies in stock. I have read several books on the topic and was impressed with the movie. It...

If you have, I would like to discuss it with you. MarkGrubb(at)aol.com 661.557.0673

Does the iPAQ 38xx with it's 206 MHz processor work ok with Winpilot ADV.I'm a bit concerned that with the mapping feature on that the whole thing may slow right up - any advice much appreciated.

After a sweet flight, I get home to discover that the flight trace did not copy onto the USB stick. Do I need to bring a computer with me to the airport to check each time before I leave the glider that the trace made it?

Gordon Boettger was to launch today for a downwind dash hoping for 3000k. Any word? Gary GB

I just received some very bad news regarding Charlie Spratt. This is a very tough letter to write. If you don't know Charlie Spratt - he has been a soaring contest CD (Competition Director) at many soaring contests around the USA over the last few decades. He did a great job running soaring...

Anyone driving chicago to arizona in the next few months? A friend is looking for help with glider delivery. contact John Harrison at jharrison46 atsign gmail dot com John cochrane

This week I had the pleasure to fly with a couple of freshly minted 2nd Lt.'s from the US Air Force Academy class of 2006. They were converting their glider time from the USAFA soaring program to civilian CFIG's. To say this young lady and gentleman are "good sticks" would be an understatement. ...

Where can I get one of these that says "I bought from Paul?"

The regionals are on at Ely. If you go to ElySoaring.com you will see that Carl Herold will have a area orientation June 2 thur the 4 with the regionals from the 5th thur the 11th of June. Those of you going to Parowan might just want to drop over to Ely and get in a few days of Carl's camp,...

I am going to be flying in a Duo Discus from the rear seat in the near future. Since I am fairly large, 6'1', 245lbs, I am wondering about the weight limitations and the size of the rear seat. Can anyone help? Thanks! GORDY

Hi, I'm looking for a way to learn to soar that is safe, efficient, and as inexpensive as possible because I have to sell this to my wife. Since I live in the Washington, D.C. area, I believe that the best soaring areas are probably in New York and in the western USA (I ignorant so please correct...

At the suggestion of my A&P and in case any owners are not part of the Lak-17 group on Yahoo! where it's already posted, I'm sending this to the entire group: All: On Sunday (June 20), I experienced a landing gear malfunction. While extending the gear before landing, the nub which fits into the...

OK.What goes faster then the speed of light, and cracks the 100 mph barrier at Parowan for the first time??? Well, its a ASW 27b, DRY, driven by GW, Steve Koerner. On a 2 hr TAT. All classes flew a TAT cause of build ups. We launched early, 11:25 am was first tow. Black flat bottom building cu are...

Our club Discus has a spot for a battery just aft of the rudder pedals but the straps are MIA. Is it safe to make new straps or use Velcro for attaching the battery hold down? Brian 17