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Old August 9th 11, 09:01 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Luke[_4_]
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Default PowerFlarm at Uvalde?

On 08/09/2011 12:58 AM, Rob Cluxton wrote:
Dave wrote:
I find it odd that there's no posts regarding the first-time use of

PowerFlarm in a US contest. Surely they're all flying with them.



It works well.

It does use up the batteries quickly though. 6 hours is about all I've
gotten out of it so far.

Hi Rob,

I've heard there are issues with limited range (500meters) and
interference with both CAI and LX instruments.

Both my GPS antenas (LX and EW) are on my glare shield and do not
interfere with each other but from the reports I have heard I am
concerned that putting my PowerFlarm on the glare shield will not work.

Where are your GPS antenas located? 30cm away from GPS antennas AND the
compass is not realistic in most gliders...

Thanks for any info you may have,

Luke