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Transponder Antenna Ground Planes by
Ken Kochanski (KK)
A friend forwarded the following study ... has anyone tested
Transponder Antenna output on a graphite ship without an additional
ground plan?
Title:
Performance of graphite epoxy as an antenna ground plane
Authors:
Erickson, J. E.; Graham, O. D.
Affiliation:
Air Force Academy, CO.
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PowerFLarm expected range by
[email protected]
So I've got my new PowerFlarm brick installed and I'd guess that it was losing the other PowerFlarm in the area when the distance between us was between 2 to 2.5 miles. Obviously this is good for collision avoidance, but I was kind of hoping for more range. The other pilot reported similar range....
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UK Junior Gliding TV - End of Season Video by
Charlie Jordan
For those who haven't yet seen it, we have released our end of season
video.
Just a bunch of junior pilots from the UK having fun, including flying the
World Championships in Poland.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ1jnQtCMiM
Cheers
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Ugh. Flight trace didn't download off FLARM brick by
Kurt Thams
After a sweet flight, I get home to discover that the flight trace did not copy onto the USB stick.
Do I need to bring a computer with me to the airport to check each time before I leave the glider that the trace made it?
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IGC approval - LXNAV Nano 4 Flight Recorder by
[email protected]
I am pleased to announce IGC-approval for the LXNAV Nano 4 Flight Recorder
from LXNAV of Celje, Slovenia, for "all flights" including world records.
This is a small stand-alone recorder with a screen, and sensors for engine operation using both low and high frequency noise.
The low frequency...
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A Talking Airspeed Indicator by
Soartech
Last year I was looking for such a device to allow me to montitor my speed more easily on approach so I didn't have to glance at the panel during this critical stage of flight. I found this affordable, small box that plumbs into your pitot line and runs on 12V. It is made in England. I only turn it...
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Komet trailer axle dillema by
Echo
So I'm headed to Moariarty from TN with my 20 in tow in June. I have an older komet trailer, for which I had just gotten new tires, which I have yet to put on. I took the trailer to a shop locally to have the surge breaks adjusted, tires put on, and bearings repacked. After about an hour they...
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USB to Serial adapter to SN10 Success Report by
YourNameHere
After several days trying to get Windows 7 64 bit to connect to an SN10
via a USB to Serial adapter (Dynex), here is what finally worked great.
Posting this so folks don't have to go through discovery.
USB to Serial Adapter made by Keyspan (model USA-19HS) with Keyspan
Windows 7 driver.
SN10B...
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Ventus 2Cxt panel help by
Andy[_12_]
Hallo,
I'm working on my panel redesign. It's a "long distance project" with me
on one continent and the glider on another...
Would someone with a "winter access" to his glider take some
measurements for me?
- what is the exterior dimension of Ilec engine controller? I know it is
57mm hole but...
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FS: PW-5 World Class Sailplane by
Mike I Green[_2_]
World Class Glider - http://www.wcsa.org/
PZL-Swidnyk
PW-5, S/N 17.05.021, 1996, 510hrs, easy and forgiving flight
characteristics, polyurethane, basic instruments plus Dittel FSG71 radio
with boom mic and PTT, relief system, Sierra enclosed trailer, very good
condition, minor damage history,...
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sport airplane from private glider by
Andy[_1_]
In a recent thread it was asserted that it was possible to get sport
pilot airplane privileges without taking a knowledge test and flight
test if the pilot held a private glider rating. For some reason I
cannot see that thread. I had doubts that this was true and followed
up with AOPA.
The text...
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Ground Launch Endorsement by
Kevin Christner
Any CFIG's within a days drive of Buffalo, NY willing to give a ground
launch endorsement. I've found an airport that will let me auto-
launch of their 5600 ft runway. This seems to be preferable to 2.5+
hr drives to reasonable glider clubs.
TIA
2C
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First Solo by
vic20owner
Well, It's been about 1 year asked about where to learn to fly gliders
in Central FL on this newsgroup. Several of you directed me to
Seminole Lake Gliderport, and my mom purchased an intro flight for me
for my 37th birthday 6/21/2008. I did my 1st flight (my intro) on Dec
12 2008, and today,...
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Region V South, USA by
rlovinggood
Region V South, Cordele Georgia, 2010
Congratulations to the winners:
Standard Class: Mike Smith
15m Class: Enrique Mertins
Sports Class: Tim McGowin
Club Class: Wally Berry
The Standard Class NEEDED a sixth day to sort out the winner since Day
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Aileron "tuning" or "trimming" by
[email protected]
Hi all,
I have a PW-5 that requires side pressure on the stick at all times to correct a tendency to bank to the right. More pronounced at higher speeds, of course. Wing tape helps a little but doesn't eliminate it. But there is a visible tiny difference in aileron position from one side to the...
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