Glider angle of attack indicator by SafeFlight

Cost and installation issues are a real hurdle as is just how well the
device performs in actual use.

However, we seem to pay large sums for safety devices like transponders and
ELT's when it is at least argueable that stall/spin accidents kill far more
pilots than mid-airs or exposure after a landout. It's possible that on a
"bang for the buck" basis, an AOA indicator is a better deal. This is
especially true if the AOA indicator actually improves our soaring
performance while increasing safety.

It's even possible to argue that one offsets the other. i.e. If your AOA
indicator prevents a spin in on the ridge, you have avoided, at least in
that instance, the need for an ELT, saved your glider and maybe yourself in
the bargan.

I can't think of any device that would have more impact on accident numbers
than a really practical AOA indicator.

Bill Daniels


"Paul Remde" wrote in message
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Hi Bill,

It is a very interesting device. I looked at it very closely at the SSA
Convention in the past. I was impressed with the high quality of the
system. If I remember correctly it includes a low friction rotating vane
that is mounted to the side of the fuselage and a variometer like meter
that is mounted in the instrument panel. I don't recall whether or not it
had an audio output. It looked very cool. I don't remember the price,
but I do remember thinking that very few glider pilots would pay the
somewhat high price. Also, it required a hole in the side of the
fuselage.

Paul Remde


"Bill Daniels" bildan@comcast-dot-net wrote in message
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I was very pleased to see the advert in the December issue of "Soaring
Magazine".
See: www.safeflight.com

Does anybody know more about this device - especially the price?

Bill Daniels