Links
Soaring Society of America The USA national soaring organization.
Touring Motor Glider Association Dedicated to discussing and promoting touring motor gliders, including Phoenix, Taifun, Fournier, Xiango, and many others.
The TMGA is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to promoting and advocating for the safe, efficient, and enjoyable use of touring motor gliders. Our primary objective is to collect and disseminate resources that are beneficial to owners, pilots, and enthusiasts of this class of aircraft. They aspire to become the global reference source for all information pertaining to touring motor gliders. They firmly believe that touring motor gliders offer the optimal way to maximize the utility and enjoyment of pure flying.
Examples of touring motor gliders include, but are not limited to: Aeromot Ximango, AMS Flight Carat, Diamond Xtreme, Fournier RF-X, Grob 109, Distar Lambada & Sundancer, Phoenix S-LSA Motorglider, Pipistrel Sinus & Virus, Stemme S10 & S6, and Valentin Taifun.
Old Site
The old site for the auxiliary-powered Soaring Association was maintained by Eric Greenwell. Applicable content from that site has been moved here.
Discussion Groups
Your group here? Please contact us to add/update your details.
Schleicher Self-launching Sailplanes Formerly the ASH 26 E motorglider owners group, it now serves owners of all the Wankel powered saiplanes, including the ASK 21 Mi, ASH 25 Mi, ASH 26 E, ASH 30 Mi, ASH 31 Mi, and ASG 32 Mi. You need to contact Eric Greenwell for access.
https://groups.google.com/g/rasprime This group is dedicated to the free exchange of information on all glider-related topics in a respectful manner. While anyone can access the content, posting privileges are granted upon request.
Carat motorglider Carat motorglider discussion group
DG Solo engine users This groups mission is to disseminate knowledge and learning pertaining to DG/Solo and similar sailplanes (including Ventus/Solo) among interested pilots, mechanics, and the factory, with the objective of enhancing safety, maintenance, convenience, cost, uptime, and the overall quality of soaring. This group comprises like-minded individuals collaborating to support one another. You need to apply for membership to access or contribute content with this group.
LAK-17 and Mini – LAK-17 self-launchers and sustainer versions owners group
FES – all models For discussion in general, not just specific models
PIK 20 E All PIK 20, including the 20 E motorglider
Russia AC-4/5 Russia AC-5M motorglider and AC-4 glider
Silent self-launch sailplane discussion
Taurus by Pipistrel Owners and operators discussion forum for the Taurus
Touring Motor Glider Association Dedicated to discussing and promoting touring motor gliders, including Phoenix, Taifun, Fournier, Xiango, and many others
Ventus owners – Place holder for Ventus group(s)
Airworthiness Directives
Schleicher Airworthiness Directive Schedule as at 28 July 2022
Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH 25 Mi and ASH 26 E Sailplanes This specifically deals with the muffler.