I retired from gliding ;-) and sold my DG400 recently. I still have my parachute I would like to sell. It has a 3 years left of it's life time. It's in perfect condition - perfectly stored and maintained. Included is a storage bag, logbook and technical manual. If interested please contact me...

On 2/24/2021 12:00 PM, Dan Marotta wrote: Since I use the Thunderbird email client to read RAS and I just discovered that I can attach a file to a message, I thought I'd do a test run. Anybody out there see the picture? Worked for me - using T-bird. Dern! Learn sumthin' new most every...

Since I’m on a tear asking things I always wondered about (it’s snowy here) I’ve always wondered what the difference is between the last version of the LX5000 and the LX7000? Was it a marketing decision or were there actual improvements?

Treasure Coast Soaring Club continues to grow and doing well. As compared to last June our revenue for the same period in 2020 was up 65%. New members continue to bring excitement and activity to club, helping out with daily activities and special projects. Just yesterday we had a youth member do...

Black Friday Sale Cumulus Soaring, Inc. Friday Nov. 24 through Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 Details: http://cumulus-soaring.com/sale.htm ClearNav LCD XC Vario (demo): $1550 ClearNav LCD XC Vario (new): $1750 (normally: $1950) ClearNav II Color Flight Computer (demo): $1795 (normally: $2660)

Looking for a 2-33 in need of a restoration ( cover/paint etc) Heinz@ mandhsoaring .com

The CNN web page has an article titled "Can this jet topple a US military icon?" It about the Embraer KC-390 as a possible replacement for the C130. Interestingly, the are no pictures of the jet in the article. Anyway, the video at the top of the article (this changes every time you click on the...

On Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:50:30 AM UTC, darko markelj wrote: for sale Where is it and how much are you asking? Thanks Bob

The Club Survey closes on Sunday. Thanks to all the clubs that have used the extra time to respond, and for those that haven't, please do so now and help us put your club on the map. This very important survey will help shape the future of clubs in the US. Please logon now at...

Timeshare weeks at the Seasons Resort in Warren, VT, about a mile from the Sugarbush Airport…For Sale for only $500 per week to cover recoding transfer fees…Annual maintenance fee is $513 per year. June 7-1, June 14-2, and June 21-28…these are all one bedroom units…also available is a two...

Congratulations to Matt Seymour who won the Region 3 Sports Class. This nice young man won flying his grandfather's KA-6E using just a map and a round "whiz wheel" glide computer. This is what glider racing should be more about. As Rick Walters said- It's not what you brung- It's how it's...

Hello all, I didn't see anything like an "Introductions" column, so I apologize if this is out of line. I recently purchased a modified Libelle and I love it. Wil Shuemann did the modifications in the 1980s, it's now a 40:1 ship. I would like to gain more information on these gliders, how many...

The Port of Hood River and the FBO at 4S2 tried to force me out, but I WON! I had to get a lawyer involved, and it took 6 weeks, but we out lasted them, and finally got them to understand that I wasn't going away. When we notified them that every email that they wrote, and every email they...

Many, many months ago, it was reported that the Hungarian Futar was imported into the USA. Where would it be?

I was surrounded by what I think were about 1000 packing peanuts in a thermal. Gives new meaning to my favorite term for those

A friend uses a Cambridge model 20 (or 25?) gps and made two flights last Sunday. The first flight didn't last long and he took a relight. When he used SeeYou to submit the flight to OLC, it was rejected (I don't know if SeeYou rejected it or OLC) because, according to him, 'too much time...

Tost's cable handling notes prohibet the use of a swivel between the cable and winch parachute They say it destroys the multistrand cable.- Swivel is only to be used for towing out. THis is counter intuitive - can anyone offer an explanation why this is so? Thanks John Spargo

Texas Soaring Association will host a Region 10 contest July 3-9 (includes practice day) This will be a no water ballast contest. The entry will be limited to 40 contestants. All loggers must log position, altitude, competition ID and name. No fish finders. 15Meter, Standard, Sport class. Contact...

Long Softie Parachute Model SLC with conventional harness, carrying bag and sweat pad. Purchased in August 2014. Worn twice. Kept in climate-controlled environment. Receipt for $2,225.00. Asking $1,500 + shipping. Located in Seattle. cubcruiser AT gmail.com

Anyone have any more details on the Discus 2 that hit high on the White Mountains? The pilot was recovered with minor injuries, thank goodness. For those flying the Inyo's, Whites or other mountains, it is worth reading Henry Coombs Article and JJ"s article "Don't smack the mountain".