Wanted: Blank Panel for LS6

[Matt Herron]

I've added a lot of new goodies, mostly tacked to the existing panel. The results work well, but the panel is messy. Time for a refit.

[folken]

On Thursday, October 11, 2012 5:34:56 AM UTC+2, Matt Herron wrote:
> I've added a lot of new goodies, mostly tacked to the existing panel. The results work well, but the panel is messy. Time for a refit.

You can get carbon fibre panels at http://www.pimp-my-glider.com/ (no joke). ( I'm not affiliated, nor do i have any experience with them yet.)

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On Wednesday, 10 October 2012 23:34:56 UTC-4, Matt Herron wrote:
> I've added a lot of new goodies, mostly tacked to the existing panel. The results work well, but the panel is messy. Time for a refit.

Solaire.com has some on his site
S6

[John Carlyle]

A few years ago I bought a (subdued) PMG panel from Wings & Wheels for my LS8. It is nicely made, has high quality, and fits perfectly. It's a good way around the DG "tax" on panels.

-john

[JohnDeRosa]

On Thursday, October 11, 2012 3:41:46 AM UTC-5, folken wrote:
> You can get carbon fibre panels at http://www.pimp-my-glider.com/ (no joke). ( I'm not affiliated, nor do i have any experience with them yet.)

Question - Should a panel be made solely of carbon fiber? I know it is strong/light but what might happen if my head hits it? Fibers imbedded in the skull? Is this better/worse than my fiberglass panel (DG)? I have seen aluminum backed carbon fiber panels which seems better - but do I want to hit aluminum. Or how about using the 3M "carbon fiber" (not real) film used in the auto industry? Lots o' questions!

[JohnDeRosa]

On Thursday, October 11, 2012 6:40:06 AM UTC-5, wrote:
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> Solaire.com has some on his site
>
> S6

I think that you mean http://www.solairecanada.com/

[Luke Szczepaniak]

> what might happen if my head hits it?

I am not endorsing this product just a general observation; if you are
in a situation where you are able hit your head on the instrument panel
while strapped in with a 4/5 point harness you probably won't have to
worry about what happens to your head.

Cheers,
Luke

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I would think hard about a carbon (or metalfor that matter) panel. If you crash and the panel breaks, you will have a very sharp edge immediately adjacent to the inside of your leg.

A layer of carbon on the front and one on the back will provide stiffness without increasing the risk of bleeding out after a crash.

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On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:34:56 PM UTC-7, Matt Herron wrote:
> I've added a lot of new goodies, mostly tacked to the existing panel. The results work well, but the panel is messy. Time for a refit.

I checked with Solaire Canada and was told that since DG now requires a service contract for all parts, they no longer support LS sailplanes.

[kirk.stant]

On Friday, October 12, 2012 2:18:29 PM UTC-5, (unknown) wrote:
"I checked with Solaire Canada and was told that since DG now requires a service contract for all parts, they no longer support LS sailplanes."

I hope DG goes out of business. Then we will probably get better service for our LS (Not DG!) gliders.

Instead of the current extortion system.

Kirk
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[Marc]

On Oct 12, 1:48*pm, "kirk.stant" > wrote:
> I hope DG goes out of business. *Then we will probably get better service for our LS (Not DG!) gliders.

Actually, we'd probably get better service for older (pre-DG800)
gliders, as well, if someone else took over support. In my dreams, it
would be Streifeneder...

Marc

[Lars Peder Hansen]

I share that dream!

Lars Peder,
DG-600, Denmark


"Marc" > wrote in message
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On Oct 12, 1:48 pm, "kirk.stant" > wrote:
> I hope DG goes out of business. Then we will probably get better service
> for our LS (Not DG!) gliders.

Actually, we'd probably get better service for older (pre-DG800)
gliders, as well, if someone else took over support. In my dreams, it
would be Streifeneder...

Marc

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On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:34:56 PM UTC-4, Matt Herron wrote:
> I've added a lot of new goodies, mostly tacked to the existing panel. The results work well, but the panel is messy. Time for a refit.

Hi Matt
I may be able to help you out with a new panel. Send me an email.
Randy

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On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:34:56 PM UTC-7, Matt Herron wrote:
> I've added a lot of new goodies, mostly tacked to the existing panel. The results work well, but the panel is messy. Time for a refit.

Filling the holes, glass over the back and refinishing the front is also an option.

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On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 9:34:56 PM UTC-6, Matt Herron wrote:
> I've added a lot of new goodies, mostly tacked to the existing panel. The results work well, but the panel is messy. Time for a refit.



Matt,

Carbon fiber may be a poor choice of material for a panel for a number of reasons.

With all the antennas in the cockpit these days such as transponder, Power Flarm, GPS for navigation, etc. it doesn’t make sense to have a panel made of RF blocking material such as carbon fiber.

Plain old fiberglass is a better choice as it doesn’t interfere with RF signals.

Steve Rathbun –R5