... of my accident shown on the popular BBC 999 program. 10 years later I returned to the sky in a similar ASK21 glider with the same instructor that had to bail out with me. We flew together and then I went ...
... to do this using a two-seater. In short, there are a few tips on buying used trailers before we look back 100 years to the "discovery" of thermals. And finally (or perhaps first?), our column invites you ...
Segelfliegen magazin/soaring international 01-2024 – We start the New Year!
Established in German-speaking countries for over 20 years, the specialist gliding magazine has also offered an international ...
It is now official: Schempp-Hirth is working on a Ventus E electric self-launcher concept. What was considered as a technical challenge around 13 years ago with the Arcus E, has now developed into a mature ...
Born on an Island in south east Alaska Michael Reid made his living as a pilot for 41 years, and retired from Alaska Airlines five years ago. After retirement, Michael decided to purchase a Stemme S12 ...
... flight instructor for years but recentlry he has been teaching students online all over the globe using condor the soaring simulator. He has so much to share about how we can get the most out of our simulators ...
Thirty-three-year-old Elena Fergnani has been flying since the age of 14. After three years she entered her first competition in a dual seater aircraft before quickly progressing to single seat competition. ...
... not only made many remarkable performances, but has also dedicated her later gliding career to the promotion of her sport. With 21 years on the national team and as Vice President of the German Women’s ...
... (IGC) for many years. He is also the Vice President and Bureau Member of the Commission since 2019. He joined OGN in 2015, when the project was still in its infancy.
How is OGN organised?
How and ...
... a glider pilot some 35 years ago, my instructors used to proclaim that “the most dangerous aspect of the sport is the drive to the airport”. This was a widely held belief at the time even though it could ...
... of 15 years for the reduction gear bearings. For the reason stated above, this AD requires replacement of affected parts with serviceable parts, and introduces a life limit for the affected ball bearings. ...
There has been an average of just over one fatality per year at BGA clubs in the nine years since 2008. This is a dramatic reduction from the nine-year average of more than 5 fatalities per year from ...
... sanction will be 4 years for cases involving
non-specified substances. as well, the new Code introduces the
concept of “Intentionality” of the violation. Other violations
have different ineligibility ...
... which we refinished. Visit us and check out how your glider could look like as well.
This year Glider Service is celebrating 25 years of the company. You are kindly invited to celebrate with us on ...
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... is a sailplane refinish and repair shop with more than 20 years experience and more than 800 gliders refinished from all over the world. Familiar with most types of the composite construction airplanes, ...