Having a glare-shield mounted antenna is like sitting behind a support column at a basketball game. No matter how hard you try, you are going to miss part of the game.

We seem content at compromising field-of-vision with cockpit reflections, compasses, PowerFlarm units and antennas, and multi-function displays. Yet, uncomprimised field-of-vision is our #1 accident preventer.

PowerFlarmUSA...please find a better antenna solution.





On Wednesday, July 4, 2012 11:50:53 AM UTC-4, Dave Nadler wrote:
Rex is looking into making glare-shield antenna mounts
for the PowerFLARM dipole antenna, especially for
gliders with glare-shields that jettison with the
canopy (Schleicher, LS). The mount will featu
- mast sticks up above glare-shield
- base mounts underneath glare-shield with velcro
- anti-glare flat-black finish
This arrangement permits safe canopy jettison
and easy canopy removal.

You'll cut a ~ 3-4" round hole in the glare-shield,
afix the velcro, then stick on the antenna so it
is vertical in flight attitude (with coax at
about 45 degrees away from the antenna).

Cost guestimated at $75 including shipping.

Please send Rex an email if you're interested as
he needs to gauge interest; contact info he
http://www.williamssoaring.com

Thanks,
Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

PS: If you're interested in a mount for a flat-top
glare-shield (SH, etc) - send Rex a note.