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Old July 14th 19, 09:41 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dan Marotta
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Default DG-101 - increase performance/sealing/winglets(?)

Something like THIS
https://www.lowes.com/pd/m-d-17-ft-x-3-8-in-white-window-seal-rubber-window-weatherstrip/1096091?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-google-_-lia-_-145-_-weatherstripsoftgoods-_-1096091-_-0&kpid&store_code=1543&k_clickID=go_1737082938_719 71988350_338442687748_pla-444551884491_c_9030437&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpavpBRDQARIsA PfTwiyWEoY_gTt4gRH1wbmh1U7oNqRnk5OepfTVP6rh0DKwCw_ tVJWDGI8aAuLoEALw_wcB
works really well.Â* My friend and I sealed his ASW-27 with it and says
the difference was remarkable.Â* Surely you can find similar in Belgium.

On 7/14/2019 12:37 PM, Senna Van den Bosch wrote:
Op zondag 14 juli 2019 19:03:17 UTC+2 schreef Nick Kennedy:
Senna
I'd go with the sealing and make sure the canopy is sealed too.
I would not pay for winglets for that ship.
If you need more go
Look for a ASW 20 or -27 or LS3 with a functioning ballast system
Enjoy your ship for what its worth today
And as Hank said don't try to fly too fast, do less climbing instead, that's some great advice right there.

Hmm good point.
My maximum speed I usually sustain is 120-130, I do higher if I'm under a street and too high. Higher than 150 feels like going straight down though. Climbs in Belgium average between 1 to 2 m/s with some good spots up to 3 m/s, so not pushing it too far.

Any idea what sealing for canopy works well? There's so much choice. This is where I usually order my gliding needs: http://glider-equipment.nl/catalog/i...alings-c-82_86


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