I know there are awesome folks out there in the soaring community and wanted to share with you my soaring spin on raising funds for a cancer charity. If you're interested please follow either of these...

Does seem like a very good value. What do users think of them? thanks, Mike

We expect to receive our copies of the much-acclaimed "Gladiators of the Sky" DVD in NTSC format next week. Over 1,500 copies of the PAL format have been sold, so we expect a lot of demand for this version. Please visit our web site to order your copy. -- Thomas Knauff

This is the story of the recent Soaring Gran Prix in NZ. It is exceptionally well done and I recommend it to everyone on this list. I think what they've done is right on target for making the excitement and beauty of soaring accessible to a wide audience. The air to air shots are fantastic. I'd...

Anyone have a source for flexible solar cel that would fit on /over a glare shield? Al

Anyone have any experience modifying the glareshield for a partially embedded compass? I have a brand new airpath panel mount, but would like the panel space for a transponder, flarm, something more productive. Ideally would prefer to swap my airpath for something I could mount somehow half set...

I sure would like see some detailed pictures of the Glasflugel 303 canopy mechanism. http://www.ssa.org/sport/PhotoGalleryDetail.asp?PhotoId=290 If you have any pictures or drawing, please email them to me . Thank you, Wayne http://tinyurl.com/N990-6F

EASA have issued an AD - 2011-0213 for inspection of the elevator push rod on pretty much all designs from the Libelle onwards. The AD lists "Kestrel" as one of the affected types. My question is - does this apply to the Slingsby built Kestrels - do I have to take my T59 apart? Will do so...

Anyone have a Glasflugel Libelle H-301/-301B POH in word or .pdf that they would be willing to share? r/Jim

Anyone out there know of a retrofit winglet set for 303s??? Thanks! Nick L

Hello out there, we are looking for a Glasflügel H301 Libelle glider - in a reasonably good condition. This is the only "Libelle" glider with flaps. Do you have on for sale or do you know pilots who own such a Libelle and think of selling it. Any information is welcome.

Glasflügel original SE-UET. See http://www.segelflug.de/classifieds/ under Rennklasse for more details. Based in the south of Sweden. Aksing price 37 000 euro for the whole kit. I can send photos on request. Robert Proud owner of a new ASW28-18E

Anyone out there know if there have been any sailplane wings made that use a glass spar and carbon skins? Cheers, Brad

Does anybody know the correct nomenclature for the small size glass tube fuses that the manufacturers put in the panels of the newer gliders? I need to order a couple of 2A spare fuses and I am not sure what they call that physical size. ROY

The Battle is On!! Yes, the perennial argument about the so-called "best glider" is about to be resolved, once and for all!! Is it equipment, or skill? Is it nature, or nurture? Is it the pilot, or is it the machine? Is is glass, or is it aluminum/fabric? WATCH THIS SPACE! 1-26 Association...

In a few different threads now I have read disparaging remarks towards those people who choose to fly gliders with less than a 40:1 glide ratio. There are a few glassholes on this group who put down anyone who can't afford or doesn't want to fly an LS-4. ASW-27, Ventus etc... Mention a Russia,...

Hi, I was wondering if there are any insurers on this list? I fly with a university Gliding club and recently we had to re-insure our small fleet of three gliders. As most of you are aware, insurance represents a very significant chunck of glider/aircraft maintenance costs, and as is often the...

Hi, I just heard that glider pilot David Bigelow from Hawaii is missing after a high altitude flight. Details are available he http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20090118_Missing_glider_pilot_often_caught_big_air.html A video of a previous flight is available...

I'm not even a lurker in this group, but thought some here might want to know this sad news. http://www.durangoherald.com/article/20110610/NEWS01/706109999/Couple-die-in-collision KF

They've raised about 400% of their goal. Interesting effort. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/simongrice/glide-britain