Guides

A presentation on how to change the tire on an ASH31mi

Important Notes:

• The Wheel, Tire and Brake Assembly on the ASH 31Mi is Slightly Different than the ASH 26E
• The ASH 26E uses a Cleveland 5.00-5 Wheel and Cleveland 30-9 Brake Assembly
• The Cleveland Wheel uses a different Inner Tube with a Longer Valve Stem

By Dan Rihn

Electric self-launching gliders face challenges in the West due to high temperatures and long launch times, requiring larger airframes and more powerful batteries. Concerns include battery safety, range anxiety, and the need for reliable engines and improved battery technology. Despite these challenges, improvements in battery chemistry and larger airframes with steerable tailwheels could address these issues.

By Ron Rose

The gas strut that holds the canopy open will fail. Dan Rihn presented a special tool at Parowan 2024 that facilitates its replacement. 

Attention ASA Members

The WSC Canopy Lift Strut Installation Tool is now available to rent from Williams Soaring when you purchase a replacement Strut.

The 4th Edition of the definitive guide to Self-Launching Sailplane Operation.

by Eric Greenwell

This is a compilation of articles by the author that have appeared in Soaring Magazine about flying, servicing and maintaining motor gliders. It represents experience gained from flying and maintaining a powered sailplane since 1987.

By Pete Williams

This information is for pilots who fly powered aircraft out of a nontowered airport where sailplane (glider) operations are concurrently in progress. The objective is to provide insights into the nature of soaring operations and to promote safe operations of both types of aircraft.

Here is another short article on motorgliders and where to find the correct information? This article is not intended to be a training manual or syllabus. We will providing some basic information concerning the motorglider. The term “motorglider” is very board in its application. I hope this provides a little more insight in this subject area.

By Shawn Knickerbocker

These comments are offered to assist the prospective pilot/ owner of a DG800B in understanding the DG-800B by Pete Williams

A Pilots Introduction by Pete Williams

• Fuel Hose Connections in the ASH-26E