This winter, Aero Club Albatross is hosting several two seminars on wave and ridge soaring. Please join us on: January 20th: Wave Soaring https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wave-soaring-the-northern-appalachian-ridge-and-catskill-region-tickets-41229418300#tickets February 17th: Ridge...

FAI have introduced "E-Concept" to the sport of Gliding. Most of the details are yet to be worked out, but the essence of the concept is that the use of stored energy will be allowed during the credited portion of the flight performance. Powered flight for credit. Does this belong in our sport?

The New Zealand press is reporting an unusual crash. They say the glider suffered catastrophic wing failure (most unusual in itself!), fell out of control 1500 ft onto the steep side of a mountain, and the two occupants escaped the crash without serious...

ACT BEFORE DEC 31 TO INCREASE THE TAX BENEFITS OF YOUR CHARITABLE GIVING Although the new tax legislation maintains the itemized charitable deduction; because the size of the standard deduction is doubled it will significantly reduce the number of taxpayers who itemize. This will effectively...

My club just bought Schweitzer 1-23 Needs repaint Best chemical to strip aluminum?

Why do so many gliders seem to have multiple varios? Is it that critical to have a back-up for this instrument? Do they often fail and leave you in " the lurch"?

Mifflin Soaring Assoc is looking forward to hosting the first 20m Multi-Seat Nationals in May 2018! Practice Day: Sun May 13 Contest: Mon May 14 - Tue May 22 CD: John Seymour Summary of Rules: 1. Multiseat glider, limited range handicap class with the upper limit being .905. Gliders above that...

In case you didn't know, there is an interesting channel on YouTube (Zabytki Nieba - Monuments of the Sky) dedicated mostly to reviewing of specific aircraft models, many of them being gliders. It's in Polish, but some of the newer videos have English subtitles. To give you an idea what it is...

Hello Pilots Proposed rules changes for 2018 are available on the SSA site under Sailplane Racing Rules and process. Please read and feel free to comment to RC members. The comment period is open until January 10. Happy New Year to all and to all a good flight For the RC UH

Hey Guys, Aero Club Albatross is in the middle of restoring its LS3 trailer and we're looking for a solar powered vent. Any suggestions? Thanks a million, Daniel

Selling 3 Becker 4201 radios All show minor cosmetic signs of use, but work perfectly. Price $350 each including postage 1 Dittel FSG60m $175 including postage. A deal can be made if you want to buy more than one. Connectors included

I just received word a couple of days ago that Hod Taylor passed on August 19, one day shy of his 97th birthday. Hod was a fixture around the old Black Forest Glider Port for many years until it closed, then became a permanent resident of the operations at Minden. I would like to gather some...

Looking for new Ideas for places to retire. The usual considerations apply; cost of living, health care, weather, and available soaring. Doesn't have to be the US. near water would be nice. I own a Ventus C. Anyone live in/near Grass Valley, CA? 1 hr from Truckee and Sacramento, 1.5 hrs from...

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I’ve occasionally seen posts regarding people with an empty leg willing to transport glider trailers around various parts of the country. Anyone with good recommendations on who to use? Bad experiences? What does it typically cost? Thanks! Ryan in Madison

Hello all, Seeking a Becker Transponder (2 1/4" mount) for glider installation, mode S not required. Happy Holidays! R

Ventus 3M has flown as well the Ventus 3 sporting FES version! Big day for Schempp-Hirth . www.schempp-hirth.com for a few Pictures Happy New Year to Everyone

Hello all. I manage our club’s 235hp Pawnee and am about to dive into servicing its gear shocks. Ours is a non-bungee gear, just has the massive air-oil shocks, one of which appears to be “flat�; it doesn’t move on landing or during taxi. Hopefully it’s just lost its air charge. But just...

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Is there a general consensus on which schools are regarded as the "best" for glider training? I realize this is difficult to compare, as there are lots of good instructors all over the place, but if someone were interested in taking a block of time off and going somewhere to learn how to fly...