On Nov 7, 10:07*am, "Matt Herron Jr." wrote:
There has been much needed focus on safety in our ranks recently, and
in particular the risk of spinning during the turn to final. *This is
almost always caused by slow, uncoordinated flight. *Many of us go
through the trouble of installing an electronic gear up warning to
prevent a costly, but less dangerous gear-up landing. Wouldn't a "Slip
Alarm" be at least as useful? *Setting aside how it might be
implemented for the moment (and there are many possibilities), *I can
imagine something that was activated when the spoilers were out, and
might or might not take into account IAS. * It would simply give a
distinct tone or alarm with a certain degree of yaw. *Yes, we slip on
final on purpose all the time, but we better not be doing it in the
turn to base or final.

Thoughts?

Matt

I am currently working on a laser-holographic analog to digital
optical reader converter module to interface with the "solar self-
powered MKIV high tech yaw string". Just a few more details to iron
out, such as were to mount the Honda generator, but it'll be ready
soon!

A quick glance at the conveniently located yaw string (even the old
fashioned taped-on kind) should give one a hint that they are grossly
"crossed up" . . . no?

bumper