I have a PIK20. The main tire was in need of a change, so I took the wheel off today, took out the three bolts that hold the wheel halves together, then spent over 2 hours trying to get the wheel halves to separate. I am stumped. Light tapping has proves that one wheel half will rotate...

Some type-specific sailplane canopy resources in the US: Aircraft Windshields, Inc, in my experience the best in the aircraft transparency biz: Los Alamitos, CA, no Web site --Gliders various, just ask (incl. 2-seat Lark, I think) --Custom tooling and acrylics ThermoTec (Ray Poquette), advertises...

Hi everyone - due to unforeseen circumstances one of our appointed tow pilot / instructors has had to pull out for this kiwi summer soaring season ... so please if you could pass this around to anyone who may be interested in a fantastic kiwi summer adventure .... regards Ross Sutherland Summer...

CONGRATULATIONS to our own 1 man army of soaring promotion Tony Condon, aka "The Cherokee Kid" who today took and passed his Airline Transport practical test in the twin engine Cessna 421. Tony did this on his own without going to a special school or incurring massive debt WHILE also instructing...

I am looking for a tow plane. Please contact me @ 803-374-7400. Thanks, Sam

For sale are the following items: Mountain High CFF-480 O2 cylinder with CGA540 valve head. $375, Mountain High XCR-1 O2 regulator. $125. Cambridge IPAQ+ RAM PDA mount with IPAQ 3835 PDA. $285. ICOM IC-A22 handheld aviation tranceiver with sport kit and magnetic mount antenna and telex earpiece....

Hi Michel, Concerning the pricing, it is obvious that a Ferrari performance can not be sold with a Fiat price. For details you should take a look on the site of US-dealer of Diana, Jerry Zieba - http://www.dianasailplanes.com/ or write to : You will find the...

My club is looking to replace obsolete parachutes. Being short of money we are hoping to obtain second hand. Anyone in EU/USA with glider compatible chutes to dispose of please contact me. We have a 20 year life limit - so can extend the use.

Does anyone know about the location, condition, availability, of the original fuselage damaged in a rock pile possibly owned by a joe conn, of serial number 7? Number seven is currently located in alaska, with a replacement fuse from 1967. Just wondering. ...

This gem come from a Pirat Service Bulletin: "This bulletin is introduced to avoid the possibility of disconnection of control system elements in case of an unintended ****ting the self- aliguing bearing out of the pish rod end ..." Don;t you just hate when that happens? Ian

Subject line says it fine, but I'm looking for someone in Newport Beach CA to assist me with a simple glider related affair I cannot effect from Oakland. PM/call me is so, and thanks in advance! -Paul paul at eaglebrandproducts dotttt commmmm (510) 535-1946

My club recently removed an LNav from our Grob102 and replaced it with a donated Cambridge 302 system. Price for the LNav, vario, bottle and all cables - $600.00 US dollar. Thanks Fred

End of the season sale on gap tape 35 rolls of 1 inch wide tape for $40 postpaid in the USA. Color is white. Again, this tape is not as good as the $5 a roll tape. However, it is good one day use tape. And, after subtacting the cost of shipping, you are paying less than a dollar a roll.

I have not found a really good source for current Jet Stream analysis and Forecast Charts. This is the best one I've seen so far: http://weather.unisys.com/ngm/init/ngm_300_init.html Anyone got a better source? In the past I've seen similar charts from NOAA or NWS That had a white background and...

National 425 Backpack. Red with black trim. Black carry case. Mfg. June 2006. Never used, stored since new. Best offer over $1000

National 425 Backpack. Red with black trim. Black carry case. Mfg. June 2006. Never used, stored since new. Best offer over $1000

The September issue is in the mail. This issue carries (a) Full review on the Rieti Worlds and the future of the site for further world championships (b) A full review on the new extended cockpit - Duo Discus (c) Report/photos on the Ultra light two seater 100 Hp tow plane selected

Today a Pawnee had a wheel bolt lose its nut and back out of the wheel enough to strike the brake caliper. I know of two other ocasions where this locked the wheel leading to a groundloop and to severe damage to the tug. In this instance, the bolt bent about 45 degrees producing a loud ticking...

does anyone have a wiring diagram?

If anyone knows where I could find either a complete frame AND plexi canopy for the rear cockpit of a Twin Astir (not Twin II) I'd appreciate the help. Our Canadian Freedoms Wings program for paraplegic pilots is at a standstill as we've broken our rear canopy. Its a frustrating position to be in...