Aviation Forum / General / Soaring / September 2005

I am seeking information and opinions about this aircraft particularly
from the owners. Any information would be appreciated.

The Blanik has a 350 x 135 tire.  Apparently the company that used to
make an inner tube to fit this tire has stopped doing so.  The local
Blanik operator has been told that the appropriate tube is 500 x 5.
In the last week, there have been 3 flat tires on the Blanik.  Each

I received an email from the FAA the other day concerning the normal
revision process for the Commercial Pilot Glider Practical Test
Standards.  Here is your chance to influence the regulator and make
your pitch for what should be added, deleted or expanded in the current

If you're interested in an ELT you can keep with you or attached to your
parachute irregardless of what you need to have in your glider take a look at:
Retails for $400+ new - excellent condition.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1 ...

The Pito in my Twin Astir is blocked.
The glider was stored for 6 monthes. Perfect befor - totaly blocked
after.
The blockage is between rear seat to the tail.

Hello guys, we're just published the latest newsletter on the Pipistrel
Taurus aircraft which is just been released and is in serial production.
The link to the newsletter follows below, enjoy.  Michael Coates
http://www.mcp.com.au/sinus/newsletters/newsletter-30/newsletter-30.html

I am a newly minted private pilot and I really want to try this soaring
thing (and possibly even get a glider rating.) I live in NYC and fly out of
Caldwell, NJ (CDW). Being a proud owner of a composite airplane (Diamond
Star) I am hoping to take my introductory ride and further ...

If the Astir is at all like the Grob 103 twin II the
pitot tube is probably a straight copper tube.  Use
some heavy duty safety wire to poke through the insect
debris that is probably blocking the aft part.  Disconnect

Anyone flown with Soar Minden lately?
When does the fall wave get going?
Gary

Does anyone have an address to purchase the Segelflug (German) Soaring
Calendar for 2006?

I have been exploring the potential of the mountains along the Wasatch
Front of Utah for ridge and wave flying for several years.  I posted a
note several years ago about some of my early experiences (Ridge
running the Wasatch, R.A.S. Oct 9, 2001).  Since that time I have flown

Does anyone out there now of the whereabouts of a pair of 16.6 wingtip
extensions for sale. I have a Ventus B and would like to stay up longer
in our generally weak conditions.
David Wright

Was wondering if someone in Germany might have the latest inside info on
production.  (possibly a few being produced now?)
I see it has done well in a few contests this year.
Thanks.

Reading about the ridge flight in Utah reminded me that I should post
some details of the wave flight that I had on the 23rd of Sept.  I fly
with the Sierra Soaring Club out of Inyokern CA.  Friday I was
scheduled to take a family friend for a ride.  He is a 17 year old who

This completely ignores the desires/requirements for efficiency, cost
and cycle time, but has anyone out there ever towed a glider with a
helicopter?