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Motorglider Links, Newsgroups, and Mailing Lists

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Eric Greenwell By Eric Greenwell
Eric Greenwell
Category: Uncategorised
20 December 2024

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Links

The Soaring Page (.com) This comprehensive list of soaring links is maintained Bill Palmer. It catalogues resources for soaring pilots at all levels. A must visit.

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

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Stemme S-10 owners - use email to apply for membership

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.

 

Comprehensive List of Resources

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asasuper By asasuper
asasuper
Category: Technical
23 March 2025

A comprehensive list of soaring links, maintained by Bill Palmer. It catalogues resources for soaring pilots of all levels. A must-visit.

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DG-808-J - Yes the J is for jet!

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asasuper By asasuper
asasuper
Category: Technical
12 February 2025

DG 808 J

Desert Aerospace specializes in turbine self-launch gliders, showcasing innovative designs such as the DG808J with PBS engines.

This article discusses topics including performance characteristics and regulatory issues.

Click here to review the document

Love your Austro

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asasuper By asasuper
asasuper
Category: Technical
14 December 2024

Technical Info Website and Newsgroup Resources for Wankel-engined Motorgliders

Long-time ASH-26E owner/pilot Eric Greenwell maintains a great "Tech Site" and an active Google Group for Schleicher Wankel-engined motorglider owners and professional maintainers.  The "Tech Site" contains technical articles on many different subjects containing comprehensive and detailed information useful to those who maintain and fly Wankel-engined motorgliders.  The Google Group provided a discussion and information exchange forum which keeps the Wankel-engined motorglider community informed and up to date on the latest news and issues, and is a searchable resource for historical and technical information.  Eric maintains these resources independently from ASA, but he wants ASA members who own or maintain Schleicher Wankel-engined motorgliders to be aware of these valuable resources.  If you own or maintain one of these and would like to request access, send Eric a request via email.  Include your name, country of residence, type/registration/serial number of motorglider owned/maintained, and email address.  Eric's email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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