Sorry, I meant to change the subject line. So, what was the longest (in time) glider flight, and is there any official body that recognizes such records. -- FF

This topic was buried in a drifting degenerate thread. I'm wondering if anyone knows more about the tow hook innovation mentioned below by UH. On Saturday, February 8, 2014 9:31:13 AM UTC-5, son_of_flubber wrote: Why does the pilot need to pull the release if the glider kites? Why is the...

The discussion "Gliding risk" has been excellent for the most part. To me the most compelling thoughts are about gradually getting conditioned to taking increasing risks ("normalization of deviance"), that experience is a curse as well as a blessing, and that fatalities are just the apex of a...

After performing a leak check on my TE system, my SN10 now sounds a continuous tone after power up. (On the ground, haven’t tried in the air) It is not in speed to fly mode but is in vario mode. Prior to this it was always “silent� after start up. Have I possibly damaged an internal sensor...

With Spring and a new season arriving, here are some absolutely GREAT news for the World Class: - Our Breakfast event at the Convention was the best attended ever. A full room, with 36 attending, made this the largest breakfast event for the World Class, and one of the largest breakfast events at...

We at Gliding International have just completed a three months study on the accident sitution in regard to our sport. We have examined (in detail) the 96 reported accidents which show that our problematic area of soaring flight relates to the landing phase. We took note of all accidents from...

I was browsing thru one of the Yahoo glider N.G.'s today and read where the World Class design may get ressurected. That got me to thinking: What would the ideal recreational next generation sailplane sailplane look like? I imagine it won't look much different from what we are seeing now in terms...

Winter isn't quite over yet, so... The excerpt quoted below is from an email I received from my state record keeper (who owns two motor gliders). It is an extract from a communication to state record keepers from Bob Faris (who has been collecting records with his motor glider), US B&R Committee...

Any aerodynamic thoughts on the two available choices? My ASH-26E came with the stub mounted just behind the wheel. Every now and then it catches on the trailer, so I just straighten it, no big deal. An ASW-24B in our club is about to get a transponder and the factory recommends the installation...

I've decided to give up on my Avionic Dittel and buy new. It's been a good radio and has given many years of service, but I'd like some new functionality. Functionality is really at the heart of my dilemna. I've kind of narrowed things down to Becker vs Microair (I've ruled out Walter Dittel on...

I just searched on "glider" on the BBC's news web site. What I found shocked me. Of 46 results returned for the period since May 1998, not a single one mentioned any form of achievement whatsoever in gliding. See here for the search...

I'm interested in learning how to get the maximum possible height on a winch launch, without compromising safety in any way. This question has two parts really - how should the pilot fly the launch (pretty much how should he operate the elevator during the launch), how fast should the glider fly,...

Three members at my club (self included) have installed PowerFlarm bricks recently. We carefully read and have complied with the antenna separation requirements in the manual. As is stands currently, the maximum xperienced communication range (Flarm to Flarm) is about 2.2 miles and it frequently...

Single seater in Finland or Sweden for 2-3 weeks time frame mid July- mid August. 18/open. Ventus 2, ASW27, ASG29, JS1, Nimbus 4, ASH 25, Lak 17, etc. Paying 2k€ or/and 2-seater in ALPS (Duo, 25, Arcus, 4DM) Late July- End of august for 10 days

Hypothetical situation: Same condition Same trailer Same instruments and accessories Which is the better ship for strong western thermal racing conditions? Why? Thanks in advance for those in the know! T

When I see the NTSB report 2 aircraft accidents at the same date, time & place, it only means one thing. They came together in the air or on the ground. On 12/20/10 in Madras Origon, a Taylorcraft and Cessna came together while both were trying to land on runway16. The Taylorcraft didn't have a...

Single seater in Finalnd or Sweden for 2-3 weeks time frame mid July- mid August. 18/open. Ash 25 isok 2 or/and 2-seater in ALPS (Duo, 25, Arcus, 4DM) Late July- End of august for 10 days

Hello Pundits, Now that I am retired I have decided to live a little before its to late....no more I will do X Y and Z NEXT YEAR. I first went solo in a glider at the Midland Gliding club in 1976 and then solo on power the same year. Power flying quickly lost its attraction and I didnt complete my...

1976 ASW 19B. 1600 Hrs. Annual 02/06. Cambridge electric vario. Cambridge MK-IV nav director, Trimble TX 760D radio, GPS included with IPAQ and Winpilot software, Oxygen bottle, National 425 parachute, one man dolly. All tow out gear. Custom wing covers. Roller blade wheels recessed in wing tips....

More info, and a photo of this sailplane are available at the link below. http://www.gliderforum.com/thread-view.asp?threadid=1756&posts=1 Ray Roberts rayr08057_AT_comcast.net