Aviation Forum / General / Soaring / February 2006

I am looking for trailer rims for a 2002 Komet trailer that are 5 lug,
112 mm bolt spacing,  and 15 " rims. My understanding is that Komet
used a Mercedes truck axel. The rims must have a US  DOT stamp. Any
clue where to get these quick?

Okay,  the valves at the wing root for the ballast bags have lost there
"spring" .  In other words, they wont stay shut.  I can pull on the
valve push rod slightly and get a good seal,  but it leaks when I
release it.   Is there a spring inside that push rod boot, that can be

Could anyone point me towards a schematic of the fsg71m?
It TX's and RX's ok, the problem is audio feedback
when it is on standby. I have turned the sidetone pot
all the way down to no avail. Anyone any ideas?

I am currently working on scoring program for online contest. I am
implementing the SSA rules according to the
http://sailplane-racing.org/Rules/Rules2005SportNat.html.
Can anyone clarify the rule 11.5.7 about the Short Task Factor?

I have my Glider ticket and want to get a power rating. Eventually I
want to get a tow rating. What do I have to do?
Bob

Thanks for taking a look.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4617079097&rd=1&ss
pagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Does anyone know where I can download a flight manual for the ASW-24 in PDF
format ?
Thanks,  Steve

A thought came to me the other day...
Now, I have never seen a bi-wing glider, but was thinking,
could a bi-wing glider of, say 15m wingspan, effectively
have 30m performace?

I have just recently had my Airworthiness inspection on a DG-30
completed by the local DAR. He provided me with 5 pages of limitations
I noticed that the past owner had only 1 page, a total of 9 limitations
The airplane has only been in the country for 7 years.  Does someon

I have a 57mm hole to fill in my panel and am considering a vertical
card compass.
I had tried one of these in my previous glider but the step motor in
the Cambridge 302 (in the adjacent hole) made the compass needle dance

Hi...
We're looking for a drag chute for a Nimbus 2. Must be in good condition.
Thanks
Ingar F Pedersen

Well, whilst we are at it on the 'First glider - no
gel coat' lets have a little competition...
What is the most beautiful glider in the following
classes?

I see in another thread that some are looking for the prettiest gliders, set
me
thinking, what's the ugliest (and picture links if possible please!
Cheers,

Anybody versed in german regulations?
Is there an official requirement - "aircraft radio license", to have a radio
in a german registered glider?
Not a "operator permit" but some oficial permit to have a radio

Am looking for a good season, preferably with Cumulus,
but Lenticulars good too. Must have at least 10knot
Average, complete with many 500s and more. Will only
look at the best clouds. Must have good trailer so