Is anybody aware of a source to replace the shoulder harness locking device (it allows the slack in the harness to be locked) on the Pawnee? We are uncertain but suspect that the device is used on other aircraft besides the Pawnee. TIA Roy A. Bourgeois Greater Boston Soaring Club

We at north wales gliding club have used 10 inch white or blue mooring buoys fastened to the weak link end secured to the shackle with 6mm dia rope of about 300mm long in a loop to allow ball freedom of movement on the strop this has made strop recovery fast we have used this system for the last...

The 21st US team eBulletin will be on the way to over 200 subscribers in a few days. This issue will cover the Junior Worlds starting August 6, team camps, pre-worlds and more. Sign up to receive your free copy of the team eBulletin from the SSA web at this http://www.ssa.org/default.asp The team...

Can anybody help me with drawings or photo's of the Neukom Elfe S4 winch hook installation? Thanks Derek

Reply to - posted "reply-to" address has an extra "hot" For sale: 2002 Duo Discus Turbo located in Houston, TX. Excellent condition inside and out. For lots of pics and more details go to: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mzivley/duo/A%20Duo%20Turbo%20Details.html Mark

Filser has an electronic compass accessory that can be used with the 5000 (I assume with the 7000 now) to provide "instantaneous" wind resolution from airspeed, heading, and gps. I would love to hear from anyone using this, and an evaluation as to how well it works. For most thermal flying the...

An update to the IGC-approval document for the LX7000 series of recorders, made by LX Navigation, was issued today and will appear on the IGC GNSS web pages shortly. This update adds the LX7007 model. The Display and recorder Unit (7007DU) has a faster microprocessor and extra connectors on the...

Reply to - posted "reply-to" address has an extra "hot" For sale: 2002 Duo Discus Turbo located in Houston, TX. Excellent condition inside and out. For lots of pics and more details go to: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/mzivley/duo/A%20Duo%20Turbo%20Details.html Mark

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Strong 305 Para-cushion 305 Chairpak for sale. 1991 new, 26ft Canopy, 225Lb max , 140 mph, Red, last repack July 2004, with carry case, manual, and re-pack log. It has been inspected by certified rigger and found to be in great shape. $500

In case you missed the excellent 12-minute long story on soaring at Sugarbush Vermont that aired on public radio last weekend. Here is a link: http://www.onlyagame.org/ It was produced by WBUR Boston. It requires Realplayer for streaming audio. If it doesn't work click on the "find out more"...

Does anyone know of any flight schools that are approved for VA Assistance for Glider Ratings? I have a private power student that has some VA money available for additional ratings. He would like to add a glider Ratings once he completes his private certificate. If we can't find a VA approved...

Hi All Can someone give me contact details of an organisation/ individual with experience on this specific set up. Kind Regards John

Just found this website that makes fixed and adjustable switch mode regulators in a three pin package. The fixed output 5V is $12 and the adjustable is $15. These should do the trick for almost any onboard flight computer. http://www.dimensionengineering.com/ They also sell accelerometers and...

All claims received between 1st May and 31st May 2005 have now been verified to my satisfaction. They a- For The Martin Warner Trophy, Height Gain, for the period 1.5.04 to 30.4.05 2 claims received:- Rick Agnew 21,154.8 feet (6448 metres) 13 June 2004 Bunyan

Hi, We talk "glass ship" or "Plastikbomber" and variations to that theme when talking of composite gliders. While riding my bike home from the airport yesterday I started to wonder how much of GRP is actually "glass" and how much "plastic". Or more generally: What goes into a modern glider in...

F/S Security 350 parachute. Needs new canopy. $50 + S+H

I have a strong 305 Parachute for sale. It is used and red in color. It is in good shape (7 to 10 years left) and has been inspected by a certified rigger. It comes with a red carrying case. $500.00

Radio Control Soaring by Dave Hughes Good condition. 268 pages. This is a brilliant manual form the early seventies on the subject. Covers more or less everything in huge and exhaustive detail with a profusion of photos,diagrams and line drawings. A few headings from the many chapters:- Mechanics...

Hi, I finally put some of the photos from the Region 7 Soaring Contest in Albert Lea, Minnesota on the web site. I also put up the score sheets and the preliminary post contest write-up. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/contest.htm Good Soaring, Paul Remde