Soaring Society of America » All Posts https://www.ssa.org/forums/forum/general/feed/ Sat, 02 Mar 2024 03:09:27 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.9 en-US https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/schempp-hirth-leaks-at-dump-acuator-at-wing-root/#post-75771 <![CDATA[Schempp-Hirth leaks at dump acuator at wing root.]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/schempp-hirth-leaks-at-dump-acuator-at-wing-root/#post-75771 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 22:55:32 +0000 Jay Campbell I have a fix that works on both Discus and Ventus and probably others and the fix does not involve cutting any holes in the wing to actually replace the seal inside the wing. Rather, it involves making a seal that goes around the actuator tube at the wing root outside the wing.

I will add all of the necessary details to this “New Topic” as I get used to this format. In the meantime, you can reply to this post and I will send the details individually.

]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/membership-card/#post-65358 <![CDATA[Reply To: membership card]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/membership-card/#post-65358 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:12:22 +0000 Matthew Line Ok, thanks

]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/membership-card/#post-65344 <![CDATA[Reply To: membership card]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/membership-card/#post-65344 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:39:48 +0000 Susan Simmons As far as I can tell you can’t access a copy of your membership card online.

]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/membership-card/#post-65305 <![CDATA[Reply To: membership card]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/membership-card/#post-65305 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 03:25:11 +0000 Matthew Line Did you ever find the answer to this question?

]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/lower-cost-adsb-out-for-gliders/#post-61163 <![CDATA[Lower cost ADSB-out for gliders]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/lower-cost-adsb-out-for-gliders/#post-61163 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:32:56 +0000 Dan Kvinge I have recently learned that both the FAA and uAvionix allow equipping gliders with a SkyBeacon or TailBeacon device. These are ADSB transceivers for general aviation, and have been installed by the thousands to meet the 2020 ADSB mandate. They typically work in concert with a transponder when going into controlled airspace, but still function fine as an ADSB-out only device without a transponder if the airspace does not require it. They sell for about $2000, which is less than 50% of the TRIG option. uAvionix sent me a set of instructions on how to install and program for use without a transponder, and a sample 337 Form to send to FAA. It can also transmit a 1202 squawk code, which is set while on the ground and is not changeable in the air. It would be very easy to mount this internally in a fiberglass aircraft.

Has anyone used these without a transponder?
Is anyone using ANY device for ADSB-out without a transponder?

]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/sharing-cost-of-tow-between-private-glider-pilot-and-student-in-a-club/#post-58552 <![CDATA[Reply To: sharing cost of tow between private glider pilot and student in a club]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/sharing-cost-of-tow-between-private-glider-pilot-and-student-in-a-club/#post-58552 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:19:58 +0000 Jack Gresham Below is from AC 61-142, the rule is 61.113c. The answer to your question is cost sharing is allowed, the private pilot should not pay less than 50%.

7.1 Sharing Expenses. A private pilot may not pay less than the pro rata share of the
operating expenses of a flight with passengers, provided those expenses involve only
fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees. A pilot exercising private pilot privileges
who accepts any reimbursement that exceeds the pilot’s pro rata share of the operating
expenses of a flight would be paying less than the pilot’s pro rata share, and thus would
be violating the limits of the expense-sharing provision of § 61.113(c). Additionally,
§ 61.113(c) permits reimbursement of expenses only from the passengers on the flight.

]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/sharing-cost-of-tow-between-private-glider-pilot-and-student-in-a-club/#post-43322 <![CDATA[sharing cost of tow between private glider pilot and student in a club]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/sharing-cost-of-tow-between-private-glider-pilot-and-student-in-a-club/#post-43322 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:41:02 +0000 Edgar White Does anyone have any input as to limitations on sharing the tow cost of a glider flight between club members in a two place glider where one is a student pilot and the other is private glider rated? This is in relation to the FAA rules about what costs can be shared and the portion of the cost allowed for each person in the aircraft. Can the student pilot pay for the full tow fee without it being considered compensation for the private pilot, or improper sharing of the cost?

]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/new-winter-soaring-destination-in-the-southwest/#post-40657 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Winter Soaring Destination in the Southwest]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/new-winter-soaring-destination-in-the-southwest/#post-40657 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:21:28 +0000 Mark Lambert Nope. We started flying in June. Well underway now at E81, Superior, AZ.

]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/new-winter-soaring-destination-in-the-southwest/#post-40655 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Winter Soaring Destination in the Southwest]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/new-winter-soaring-destination-in-the-southwest/#post-40655 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:15:02 +0000 Mark Lambert Superior, AZ. E81. Summer temps usually don’t get above 110f. You won’t see us there much in July! We are at 2,675 feet. Winter is beautiful. 70 – 80s.

]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/new-winter-soaring-destination-in-the-southwest/#post-40653 <![CDATA[Reply To: New Winter Soaring Destination in the Southwest]]> https://www.ssa.org/forums/topic/new-winter-soaring-destination-in-the-southwest/#post-40653 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:03:10 +0000 Mark Lambert The Skylaunch EVO has two take-up drums, one on either side of the vehicle’s front. We play out the cables at the same time to the launch site. That way, if a student makes a five-minute pattern flight, the second cable is on the ground ready to return her to the air in minutes. We also could use the dual system to put two gliders in the air one right after another. When the second cable has been used, our field vehicle drives down to the launch area, connects to both cables, and brings them back to the launch area.

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