Polecat was cancelled. I was looking forward to it too.
And I'm pretty sure BASS is June 5/6. I'm planning on making that one. And at least 2 more DLG, and a TD or two.
East Coast Pilots - time to start planning your contest schedule!
Happy new year everyone!
Now that the new year is here, I am going to start to plan my contest schedule so I can reserve time on the calendar and avoid date conflicts with my wife.…
Br'er Ed,
I'm w/Eric on this; post all you've got! Even tho' I can't fly (yet!) I do get a thrill out of readin' about it from someone who knows what he's doin' AND can articulate it as well as you do.
Tnx for the few you have posted; I've read 'em…
A friend, a friend of a friend, or someone on this forum asks you about slope soaring. After some discussion they find that they are interested and ask your advice for a first slope glider.
1) What questions do you ask before making a recommendatio…
Yes I did get the Radian. I had flown several Radians before getting my own. Terrific 2M glider. Flies something like a Gentle Lady and is lighter than my Spirit 2M.
This is now my top recommendation for new glider pilots or any pilot learning to f…
In July we had a RES glider day at our club field. But more than designating it for a specific kind of airplane or flying, we declared it a picnic. Family and friends welcome. It was one of the best days at the field ever.
We had about 40 people sh…
Respect the wind. Whether is is electric planes, electric gliders or pure gliders, always respect the wind. It can be your friend or it can be the end of your glider.