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PEZ's first glider ride
(Forums / General Discussions)
Do any of the monkeys at Williams know what that Ace of Spades on the glider trailer means?
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Twin Astir For Sale / Astir CS 77 for Sale
(Forums / General Discussions)
...60 Channel Radio Boom Mic w/ PTT Water balast tanks in Wings Flutter AD does not apply to this CS 77 Model Trailer Gel coat is in good shape Always hangared All AD's completed Annual in May 03 For...
Saturday, 19 July 2008
Do winglets produce thrust?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
The winglet holder in my Cobra trailer comes with a bungee cord to keep the winglets in place. I have noted that whenever I leave the bungee off, the winglets wind up in all imaginable places inside t
Friday, 04 July 2008
One Design viability?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
Janusz, Show me a '$15,000' PW5 (with competition instruments,a trailer, and imported into the US) and I'll buy it. Of course, I'll turn around and sell it for the $28,000 or so it really costs, the
Thursday, 03 July 2008
DG Flugzeugbau and LS: Not united...
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ion either. How much cheaper is it to deliver an LS4 than an LS8. Particularly after you have paid for the trailer, avionics and shipping. I suspect most buyers would pay the extra and go for the new ...
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
Why does PW-5 get no respect?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...an across a joke that said the market value for a used PW-5 was based entirely on what the instruments and trailer were worth. It appears this issue was beaten to death at one time, but I'm curious fo...
Saturday, 14 June 2008
Jantar 2A opinions sought
(Forums / General Discussions)
...biggest disadvantage was rigging - the Jantar-1 had single wing panels and my arrival on the field with my trailer caused everyone else to flee! The 2 has a two-piece wing, but is still quite a handfu...
Saturday, 07 June 2008
Komet trailer strut
(Forums / Professionals)
One of the hydraulic struts on my Komet trailer went flat (the ones that hold the top up). In what would be a very un-gliderpilot-like act, I guess I should replace them both. But where? Any clues?
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
D-8 Info
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...ld EAA magazines when the guy was still selling plans (late 60s early 70s). Cute little glider, but an odd trailer with that one piece wing. I know of at least two projects (one advertised for sale,...
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Bangs for Buck
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...h a revolution because semiconductors are a counterexample. Gliders aren't. So: Modern sailplane, with trailer, 45:1 glide, $70,000 approx. Ratio: about 0.64 glide points per $1,000. Swift foot-...
Thursday, 17 April 2008
SparrowHawk Sailplane
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...launch, or with a properly shaped hill, roll off launch. And their light weight makes it easier to get the trailer (or car top it) to the top of the hill site. I'd love to try a bungey launch, and m...
Wednesday, 09 April 2008
gell coat ?
(Forums / Pictures)
I am considering a glass sailplane that has been in the trailer for 9 years in Fla.(high humidity) and move it to cal. city will the change in humidity have a negative affect on the glass ? I noticed
Tuesday, 08 April 2008
WTB: Used trailer
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
Looking for a 15M size or larger glider trailer in the North East.
Sunday, 30 March 2008
Glider clubs on public airports (USA)
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...California. Looked at a lot in California City once, they wanted $15000 for a lot just big enough to put a trailer on. Glad I'm in Alabama. Farm land here in Alabama can be had for anywhere from $80...
Monday, 17 March 2008
Opinions on PW5
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...dnik model. The workmanship seems to be very good and we are generally pleased with the glider and Avionic trailer. Like every glider, it is far from perfect. I think it looks a bit odd. It is certa...
Monday, 17 March 2008
50mm Ball?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...he correct 2' coupling and be done with it? That way you don't have to worry about anyone else towing your trailer for retrieves, etc, and not having a metric ball. The same company, ALKO, makes a 2' ...
Friday, 14 March 2008
FS-Water Meter
(Forums / General Discussions)
...unlight, usable to store preflight items when not in use, fits through the small front hatch of most glide trailers. Also useable as a wash bucket for keeping glider clean. Cheap at $70, includes ha...
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
loss to soaring
(Forums / General Discussions)
...to fly my 1-35 out of Fremont Sky Sailing, twenty years ago. I remember making a deal to rent the ship and trailer to him for a couple of weeks so he could compete. Maybe I contributed something to ...
Friday, 22 February 2008
Trailer for sale (not for rent)
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
Avionics clamshell trailer. Rugged V-tongue, surge brakes. 15-meter, but taller than normal: will take 46-inch root chord. Wing and fuselage fittings included. Four years old, always hangared. Very go
Tuesday, 19 February 2008
HP-11 for sale
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
..., well built Basic instruments, 2 variometers (Ball Audio electric, Winter mechanical), Oxygen, Barograph, Trailer and rigging gear. Good condition, flown regularly, located in Southern California ask...
Thursday, 14 February 2008
...use of pushrods for ailerons instead of the cable system used in #1, and wing tanks for water ballast. The trailer molds are also well underway, but I didn't get when the first unit was expected to be...
Tuesday, 12 February 2008
M-Nav
(Forums / Pictures)
...I don't think the manual was re-issued. If you need more info I'll have to pull my old ASW-19 out of the trailer as that is where the docs are. Maybe someone else has more convenient access to the i...
Saturday, 02 February 2008
...lectric up-down and fore-aft), which looks like a scary contraption, but it works ! We keep our Duo in the trailer and rig it every day (I regularly rig it myself on a grass field). Takes less time to...
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
Cobra hydraulic ramp jacks
(Forums / Professionals)
Does anyone have a Cobra trailer with a hydraulic ramp jack that does not leak? My new jack leaked out most of it's fluid after only 3 assemblies of the glider. The fluid is leaking past the small p
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Surge brake damper replacement
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ot been able to find it in the archives or with Google, etc. searches. Have the parts on hand for my Komet trailer, just want a few pictures of the process before I tear into it. Oscar Delta Califor...
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
keys for a Shroeder trailer
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
I have a Shroeder (not Shreder) trailer and only one set of keys for it. I'd like to make a backup set but am having trouble doing that locally (I'm in the US) since the keys (their blanks) are presum
Friday, 25 January 2008
FOR SALE: damaged double seater
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...K, rear broken - Wings in good condition (to check), horizontal stabilizer broken - Without instrument and trailer. - The insurance expert estimated that the glider is partial damaged only Price : 1...
Wednesday, 16 January 2008
Libelle 201 B for sale
(Forums / General Discussions)
# 489 (1974), exceptionally good condition. Trailer (home-made by Tim Mara). Hangared at Fairfield, Pa. Bought $19K two years ago. Flown few hours since then. Reason for selling: buying Discus. (301
Wednesday, 16 January 2008
Tost wheel brake vibration
(Forums / General Discussions)
Hi John, Thanks for the input, though I think we can rule that out from this case: The location is high and dry,
Sunday, 13 January 2008
FS: SZD 48, Jantar Standard 2
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
... SZD dealer in 1998, single piece canopy, transponder, radio, oxygen, wing tip wheels. 3 year old Avionics trailer. If interested, e-mail me or call(650)-494-1742. Henryk Birecki...
Friday, 11 January 2008
Needed: Canopy for Puchacz - USA
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
Hey, at least you can trailer a 2-33! Tim Ward
Monday, 24 December 2007
Ebay experience buying a sailplane
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...ipped over for less than $2000. My definition of nice is: refinished, no damage, ready to fly with a sound trailer. Maybe I'm not an 'experienced' glider buyer, but this is my 3rd glider and 4th aircr...
Sunday, 23 December 2007
2 place glider
(Forums / General Discussions)
...& Wheels site: http://www.wingsandwheels.com/want-ads4.htm Lark IS-32 in pristine condition with a great trailer. 20 meters of highly polished wing and performance to keep up with most glass. I know...
Thursday, 20 December 2007
glider
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
I,m looking to buy a single seat glider w/trailer. I'm to g.d. tall(6'6') so I need a good size ship. I.E. mini nimbus, grob astir 102. Thanks Glenn
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
soaring with the sparrow hawk
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...p on the plane. The finish was very nice. It was amazingly light! They easily carried the wings out of the trailer solo. With the plane assembled, I could easily pick it up by the nose with the tail w...
Friday, 14 December 2007
Color markings on speed indicator
(Forums / General Discussions)
...e. It might cost you a few dollars. So what - there are always bucket loads of other jobs with gliders and trailers which you can do to save dollars. Roger Druce (Australia)...
Friday, 07 December 2007
WTB Cobra , Komet trailer for 15M
(Forums / General Discussions)
DG200. No train wrecks, please..... been there, done that... : ) 570-724-7382 North Central PA
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Blanik L-13 Trailer
(Forums / General Discussions)
Need a trailer only to move an L-13 from Idaho to Washington sometme in May. Will pay for it's use and ground insurance coverage. Anyone have one sitting idle and want to have it earn some money?
Thursday, 15 November 2007
...lly LS4 vs...whatever. 40:1 at 44 knots is not the same as 40:1 at 62 knots.... 1) Are parts available? (trailer and plane) 2) Is it in good shape? (both again) 3) Any major repairs of damage histor...
Friday, 09 November 2007
Glider BatteryPower Systems
(Forums / General Discussions)
... all the battery charging is done with out the need to remove batteries by a solar panel on the top of the trailerand a lead run into the panel via the DV. Even in the English winter this provides eno...
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Trailer Source? ? ?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
Have Moni Motorglider and desire trailer for same, measurements 5 X 5 X 14 single axle. Any ideas or suggestions appreciated. Willing to
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
I may need to rent a car to drive my new glider (happy me!) to its new home. If you've done this before, I'd like to have your 2¢! ps. Do I get extra credit for finding the ¢ key? Chris Fleming
Thursday, 18 October 2007
FS - Discus b
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
DISCUS B 1985. Comprehensively equipped for competition. Cobra trailer and tow out gear. Never damaged. Details: http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze27w6r/index.htm. Phil Gaisford. 603-884-0790 (day
Tuesday, 09 October 2007
Winch
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...1500 m at least. What else? There's no big difference whether to use old truck as a base or to build it as trailer-based mechanism I suppose. The runway is grass. Regards, Kaido...
Tuesday, 11 September 2007
SSA regarding computer cost overrun
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
I have just purchased a 'Sooner' brand open trailer for an L33 Blanik. Problem is the trailer seems to be missing a few parts and the original owner has passed away. Specifically, I don't know how the
Monday, 10 September 2007
PIK-Trailer Brake
(Forums / General Discussions)
Need replacement brake shoes for my original PIK trailer made in 1978. Would anybody know where to get these? Does anybody know what type (size) wheels they are? Karl Landl
Wednesday, 05 September 2007
wanted: club-class
(Forums / General Discussions)
...-6E or similar... Must be in annual and flying (not interested in 'projects' or 'fixer-uppers') ENclosed trailer that is road-worthy and weather-tight. East coast preferred (or to meet somewhere rea...
Thursday, 30 August 2007
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