Hello im a powered pilot looking to get into gliding.

1. How good are the conditions in middle part of Sweden for gliding? Only thermal lift and no ridge or wave lift.

2. Is there a common website/app where flight data is stored? And preferably where I can see live data.

I want to analyze data to get a feel for how long an average flight is in my area.

On check flights is it best to assume on every winch launch the instructor is going to to do something. Pull the release or already told the winch to reduce the power. How can one prepare for this and improve one’s reaction timing ? Is it just practice?

As an Australian glider pilot and pilot, the GFA (Gliding Federation Australia) has mandated from 2016 that all aircraft with a 50+ meter towing cable and in exception to a dual tow that we must sit in the low tow position below the slipstream, the primary indication of the low-tow by definition is below the slipstream but another method of doing this to line the Pawnee's horizontal stabilizer up with the mirror; This way we maintain clearance of the slipstream without pulling the towplanes tail down to much. Without the mirror in C3 we have to solely rely on the slipstream which means if we hit some lift we get lifted right the up into the slipstream which is not where we want to be! If anyone has any insight into adding a mirror it would be very much appreciated!

Hi all,

The problem I have is: we have to fly within a designated zone due to local airspace. I have mapped out the zone in XC Soar, and the zone is designated as a danger area.

This means that, when flying in the zone, we get warnings saying we're in a danger area.

Is there a way of 'inverting' the zone so being inside is good and being outside is bad?

Cheers

I wanted to ask if the new fes planes also work in condor 2? And if any planes that are bought now are available in both Condor 2 and 3 or just in Condor 3.

I would really like to build myself a pair of Maughmer Winglets for our Discus bT. It would be cool to print a pair to see how they look and also create a form to build some.

They said that they reworkek the cockpits. Are there any pictures showing the other new cockpits besides the duo and lak ?

Hey so I don’t know if this is the right place but I am going on my first lesson soon. I was wondering what parts of the handbook I should read first? I have the 2020 hand book if that matters. And any other tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time!

A few days ago I saw a post here that said that condor 3 will release on the 26.10, but the day has come and gone. Are there any news regarding the release date?

Hi! I have this (awesome) book in italian and im looking for an english versión (scan, pictures, for sale, whatever) so I can traslate it to spanish more easily.

https://reddit.com/link/1gbonej/video/vf810mvptuwd1/player

Hi all,

As it stands, my preferred glider storage location isn't happening this winter.

Therefore I'm planning to keep my glider on my property, outside, just adjacent to the house.

In the UK, the temperatures vary between -5 °C to +5 °C over winter (it may get as low as -10 °C if we're unlucky). So my 'plan' was to put a mains-powered dehumidifier in the trailer. It would be set to a relative humidity of ~40% and I'd have it set up for continuous drainage to the outside so I don't have to mess around daily draining it. The dehumidifier would provide some heat to the trailer-glider too as a bonus.

I would appreciate it if there's any feedback or suggestions on the above plan and what you are doing to store your glider over winter?

Thanks!

I'm a powered PPL student. I want to join my local glider club to fly on days my instructor isn't available. Also to build time faster. I emailed my local glider club and a few weeks later they got back to me. They said they don't take new members off the street and need to meet and see if I would be a good fit first.

They are the only club in the area. Anything I should know? I'm hoping next Sunday to go to their open house.

I guess just be the best version of myself? Anything else I should do?

Hey Everyone,

I recently found an interest in gliding and wanted to get into it. Lessons on the real thing are too pricey and I don't live all that close to a soaring club.

I saw there was a sim game that seems popular, but the opinion seems mixed on learning just on it, thoughts about developing bad habits.

As I can't take real life lessons with an instructor, does anyone know a good way, or good resources, to learn the GOOD habits so I don't set myself up for failure?

I'm a complete beginner to sim flying as well (I have no idea how to take off/land either), but gliding seems really fun, so any tips/resources are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Edit: Also what controllers do I need to get? I see some just get the flight stick, others have the rudder pedals, and how do others get the air brake and other sliders?