Wanted: Blank Panel for LS6

I've added a lot of new goodies, mostly tacked to the existing panel. The results work well, but the panel is messy. Time for a refit.

On Thursday, October 11, 2012 5:34:56 AM UTC+2, Matt Herron wrote:
I've added a lot of new goodies, mostly tacked to the existing panel. The results work well, but the panel is messy. Time for a refit.

You can get carbon fibre panels at http://www.pimp-my-glider.com/ (no joke). ( I'm not affiliated, nor do i have any experience with them yet.)

On Thursday, October 11, 2012 3:41:46 AM UTC-5, folken wrote:
You can get carbon fibre panels at http://www.pimp-my-glider.com/ (no joke). ( I'm not affiliated, nor do i have any experience with them yet.)

Question - Should a panel be made solely of carbon fiber? I know it is strong/light but what might happen if my head hits it? Fibers imbedded in the skull? Is this better/worse than my fiberglass panel (DG)? I have seen aluminum backed carbon fiber panels which seems better - but do I want to hit aluminum. Or how about using the 3M "carbon fiber" (not real) film used in the auto industry? Lots o' questions!

what might happen if my head hits it?

I am not endorsing this product just a general observation; if you are
in a situation where you are able hit your head on the instrument panel
while strapped in with a 4/5 point harness you probably won't have to
worry about what happens to your head.

Cheers,
Luke

On Wednesday, 10 October 2012 23:34:56 UTC-4, Matt Herron wrote:
I've added a lot of new goodies, mostly tacked to the existing panel. The results work well, but the panel is messy. Time for a refit.

Solaire.com has some on his site
S6

A few years ago I bought a (subdued) PMG panel from Wings & Wheels for my LS8. It is nicely made, has high quality, and fits perfectly. It's a good way around the DG "tax" on panels.

-john

On Thursday, October 11, 2012 6:40:06 AM UTC-5, wrote:

Solaire.com has some on his site

S6

I think that you mean http://www.solairecanada.com/

I would think hard about a carbon (or metalfor that matter) panel. If you crash and the panel breaks, you will have a very sharp edge immediately adjacent to the inside of your leg.

A layer of carbon on the front and one on the back will provide stiffness without increasing the risk of bleeding out after a crash.

On Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:34:56 PM UTC-7, Matt Herron wrote:
I've added a lot of new goodies, mostly tacked to the existing panel. The results work well, but the panel is messy. Time for a refit.

I checked with Solaire Canada and was told that since DG now requires a service contract for all parts, they no longer support LS sailplanes.

On Friday, October 12, 2012 2:18:29 PM UTC-5, (unknown) wrote:
"I checked with Solaire Canada and was told that since DG now requires a service contract for all parts, they no longer support LS sailplanes."

I hope DG goes out of business. Then we will probably get better service for our LS (Not DG!) gliders.

Instead of the current extortion system.

Kirk
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