Now that my SPOT unit has arrived and I got to fly with it yesterday, I have some thoughts. 1. Do we have any good contacts with the company? I think some modifications could be very useful for the soaring community. The recent Australian Gran Prix was nice, but track every 2 to 3 minutes would...

Many of us received word this morning that Bill is missing and presumed dead in a body surfing accident in Mexico (Thanks, Roy). Was not sure how it would affect me, but I have been pretty subdued all day. Hard to think Bill won't be there to call when I need advice on flying the Ventus and which...

I pulled the seat pan in my Ventus 2 for the first time to find the relief tube housing to be a 10 inch long sharp ended aluminum tube epoxied to the bottom of the fuselage. Needless to say if you have one of these in your glider I encourage you to get rid of it ASAP. I would hate to see what...

Could not find one on the SSA web site. Is this available anyplace?

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message ... I just took my intro hang gliding class. I noticed that I was "hanging" from the glider in a standing position. I was expecting to be more in a laying down position. Is this just a...

"Scott" wrote in message ... I know someone has an answer. I need to find out if I'm drawing power when my master switch is off. Something is quirky and I want to be able to hook something up in the batteries position to find out if...

Used to have a Std Libelle and had to sell her. But getting back into flying and shopping for something new. SUPPOSE all things equal, condition, avionics, rigging tools, trailer type and condition etc. AND same price. Which would you rather have? Open or Std Cirrus? I fly east coast USA and...

Our soaring club is looking for another Pawnee 235 or 250 hp with a fixed pitch prop. Let me know if you have one for sale or know of one for sale. Tim Hanke Adirondack Soaring Saratoga Springs, NY 518-693-6849 e-mail:

Anyone know where to get new calipers for a Piper Pawnee PA-25 235 at a reasonable price? Local FBO quoted $1,200 each. Looking for a more reasonable source. Thanks! Tim Hanke Adirondack Soaring

Looking for a used Winter mechnical vario in knots. Can be 3 1/8" (80 mm) or 2 1/4" (80 mm). Needed for a club sailplane. Please e-mail at if you have one. Tim Hanke Adirondack Soaring Saratoga Springs, NY

LS-1F 1975, Rolladen Schneider, LS-1F, Serial # 448, N17EW. Approximately 1,040 hours TT and 414 flights. Standard Airworthiness Category and makes a great club or private sailplane. Canopy is free of any cracks. RST Radio with microphones, Borgelt B500 electric vario/ computer & Winter...

Looking for two used Winter Vario's in Knots or FT/ MIN for a Grob two Seat sailplane. 80 mm or 57 mm will work...Anyone remove one to make way for a fancy instrument? Let me know.. Thanks, Tim Hanke Saratoga Springs, NY 518-693-689 E-mail:

Posting for a club member Asking $29,500 https://albany.craigslist.org/for/6088763435.html

Any used Winter Vario's out there? Need the 3 1/8" (80 mm) vario for a Club Grob 103. Contact: Tim Hanke Adirondack Soaring 518-693-6849

Does anyone have an axel they are willing to sell for a Grob 103 Tail wheel? Thanks, Tim Hanke Adirondack Soaring Saratoga Springs, NY USA

Posting for a club member: For sale 1979 Grob Twin Astir Excellent Gelcoat, a real “cream puff� Licensed in Experimental Category and perfect for a private Owner or club 1993 clamshell Komet trailer Owner will provide a discount if a club is looking to purchase the sailplane, as they are...

Looking to purchase a used 3 1/8" (80 mm) Altimeter Tim Hanke Adirondack Soaring Saratoga Springs, NY USA 518-693-6949

There are approximately 3 spots availble... Adirondack Soaring invites you to our 4th annual Lake Placid Wave & Flying Encampment in Lake Placid, NY. The Canadian’s have been coming down for years. This year’s event will be held from Thursday, September 29th thru Monday, October 3rd. Stay...

Trying to order a 600 x 6 Tube for the main tire on a Grob 103 Twin II, and need to know which tube I need to order (which valve is used? ) There are several different types? http://wingsandwheels.com/aircraft-parts/tubes.html These are the valve variations: TR-87 short valve bent out 90...

Trailer still for sale. It has come to our attention that due to certain model sailplanes with wing fairings, etc., "dog houses" may be required. We are willing to manufacture/ provide these "dog houses" Tim On Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 3:26:56 PM UTC-4, Tim Hanke wrote: 2002 Anschau Komet...