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

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

ASH26e Checklist

Dan Malone uses a well structured checklist for the ASH26e. This covers various stages of operation and is suitable for

ASH26e Engine Removal & Re-Installation

These videos show an ASH-26E. I suspect that there are a few detail differences between the '26 and the '31, '32

Austro Engine Get-Together

There was a meeting of the minds at the ASA Parowan 2025 event discussing various issues related to the A

Canopy Strut Replacement Tool

The gas strut that holds the canopy open will fail. At Parowan 2024 7DR presented a special tool to replace it. Atten

Changing the Tire On a ASH31mi

This document describes how to change the tire on the ASH31mi You can find it here Important Notes: The Wheel, Ti

Checklist Content

Engine Stop Checklist Example Link to Google docs folder with checklists in Word and PDF formats. Checklist stowed.

Checklist Display

Kempton Izuno's checklist provides a concise method of displaying information. Here you can see it open and hanging do

Checklist for LX9000

The LX9000 series of instruments allows you to configure an electronic checklist for the various phases of flight. He

Checklist Worksheet

An Excel workbook containing: checklists speed-to-fly technical data for an ASH 31 mi ...

Comprehensive List of Resources

A comprehensive list of soaring links, maintained by Bill Palmer. It catalogues resources for soaring pilots of all leve

Costs

Tom Seim has assured me he will update this article The following applies primarily to high performance, self-launching

Dealers

Self-launching Sailplane and Motorglider Dealers Dead? Sailplane Mfg. USA/Canada Dealer Con

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Engine On The Stand Photos

Some photos of the engine of a ASH26e and ASH31e ...

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Get Training

Before You Start Your Journey Please read the Motorglider licensing FAQ (frequently asked questions). Then

Get Training - Archived Article

This is an archive kept for historic purposes. Please visit the updated article These inst

Ground Engine Runs

The manual advises test-running the engine only when the glider is rigged, tied down, and a pilot is in the glider [need

How Low Can You Start Your Motor

Motor-glider pilots must manage safety margins during air-starts due to the unreliability of motor-glider engines. The d

How to charge an AS 34 Me

How to charge an AS 34 Me How to go about charging your electric glider By Albert Tuertscher Charger attached to th

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Instrument Panel

This article examines the complications of installing instruments in the cramped panel of a glider. Various samples of

Licensing - Archived List

Note from the webmaster 1/25/2025. This list was replaced. It is archived here as its contents were

Licensing FAQs

Q: If I want to fly a self launched glider, can I do this if I hold a US pilot certificate with an airpla

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Love your Austro

Technical Info Website and Newsgroup Resources for Wankel-engined Motorgliders Long-time ASH-26E owner/pilot Eric Green

LX Nav Installation

If you are configuring a new glider LX Nav appear to be the dominant supplier for Navigation computers. Older gliders c

Maintaining a DG-400 Motor Glider

Tom Seim, the president of the ASA, made this presentation at the 2024 SSA Convention. If you own a DG-400, or thinking

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Links The Soaring Page (.com) This comprehensive list of soaring links is maintained Bill Palmer. It catalogues

Parowan Soaring Camp

The Auxiliary Powered Sailplane Association (ASA) is pleased announce plans for the 2025 Parowan Soaring Camp in Utah. B

Pete Williams

Pete Williams' flying career began at age 18 when he soloed a Piper Cub. His dream of becoming a Naval Aviator was reali

Pete Williams Memorial

The plaque design, image and text were finalized in May with the help of many supporters including Pete’s wife Charm.

Pete Williams Trophy Winners

Williams Trophy Winners 2017 - 2025 Year Winner(s) 2018 Keith Essex 2019 Russ Owens 202

PowerFLARM Installation

Article describes the installation of PowerFlarm. Mainly focussed on the older portable 'brick' flarms. From the supervi

Roeger Hook

The Roeger hook, and it's variations, enable a clean jettisoning of the canopy. The hook holds the rear of the canopy to

Self-Launching in the U.S. West

Electric self-launching gliders face challenges in the West due to high temperatures and long launch times, requiring

Soaring Master Checklist

Leaving for an encampment? Travelling to exotic places? This checklist covers the various phases of preparing for a trip

SSA 2024 Knoxville Convention Report

The bi-annual SSA convention was held in Knoxville, TN in October 2024. The ASA President, Tom Seim, gives his observa

Stevenson Trophy Winners

Stevenson Trophy Winners 1998 - 2017 Year Winner(s) 1988 David Stevenson 1989 Don Pollard 199

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Towing The Trailer Safely

In a world where the thrill of the open road often collides with the dangers of towing. This article explores the intric

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Workshop Stand

Two people can bring the fuselage to the stand, and that the stand is very stable, making it easy to work on the glider.