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April 14, 2022
The TOST drum brake, used in many gliders, has a well-earned reputation for gentleness. We can make this worse by not knowing how to adjust the cable tension, or by not knowing that the shoes can become glazed and need dressing.
For two decades, I was too busy to do
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October 28, 2021
Editors Note: Braking systems have evolved well past the skid. Effective sailplane braking is important to every flight. Here is an article from Tost on brake maintenance adjustment. Tost produces some of the most effective sailplane braking systems available today.
By Barbara Dorflein
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March 18, 2021
In wintertime, we receive many customer releases from all over the world every day for overhaul. So, what does it take to overhaul a tow release?
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March 04, 2021
Editors Note: Tost has been manufacturing sailplane tow releases since 1952. Their releases are a worldwide standard known for safe gliding launches. More than 73,000 have been produced. Tost uses only precision components: hook, segment, housing, ring cage, and release lever. We are fortunate to have Susanne Dupont as our guest author. Susanne's grandmother Anneliese co-founded Tost G.M.B.H in 1945.
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June 16, 2016
Not all tires are equal. We all know from buying car tires that qualities varies depending on brand. But another consideration in aviation is size varies based on brand.
In February I talked about having my Pit crew and doing a quick change on a flat tire. But we didn't mention getting