COMPARE THIS ULTIMATE PANEL

At 20:16 14 September 2009, Guy Byars wrote:
I think the most dangerous time during a soaring contest is when the
CD changes the task after all the pilots have launched. I can imagine
every pilot in the contest flying blindly with his head down, and eyes
glued to a computer as he scrolls and pokes the screen trying to enter
the new task.

For this very reason, in UK comps CD can only change tasks on the ground
and with 10min notice before launching if task is previously briefed and
20 mins if new. The idea that 50 pilots would be entering a new task into
their computers in the air prior to the start is horrifying!

Jim

On Sep 12, 11:32*pm, Guy Byars wrote:
The panel in my glider is the ultimate in sunlight readability, low
power consumption, ease of use, low maintenance, low clutter and low
cost.

http://www.gfbyars.com/SGU1-20/final/P1010425.JPG

If you want to see terrain features, look out the window. *If you want
to know where you are, look at your map. *If you want to know how far
you are from the turnpoint, put your ruler on the map and measure.

If you want to mess with computers, USB input devices and VGA
displays, why not just stay at the office.

Guy Byars

Guy
Didn't know your worldview includes that of a Maschinenstuermer! When
are we going to hear from you about the dangers of mechanical looms
and steam engines?!
Herb, J7

On Sep 15, 1:59*pm, Herbert Kilian wrote:
On Sep 12, 11:32*pm, Guy Byars wrote:

The panel in my glider is the ultimate in sunlight readability, low
power consumption, ease of use, low maintenance, low clutter and low
cost.

http://www.gfbyars.com/SGU1-20/final/P1010425.JPG

If you want to see terrain features, look out the window. *If you want
to know where you are, look at your map. *If you want to know how far
you are from the turnpoint, put your ruler on the map and measure.

If you want to mess with computers, USB input devices and VGA
displays, why not just stay at the office.

Guy Byars

Guy
Didn't know your worldview includes that of a Maschinenstuermer! *When
are we going to hear from you about the dangers of mechanical looms
and steam engines?!
Herb, J7

GFB has a very good point.
Earlier this year I had a pretty much complete electrical system
failure on course. After switching to backup logger battery to keep
flight alive, I flew the rest of the flight the old fashioned way. A
while later, something seemed really strange. I realized how pleasant
the flight was when I wasn't paying attention to radios, vario
nagging, and all that other stuff. I was just flying the glider and
enjoying the sky.
What a concept!
UH

GFB has a very good point.
Earlier this year I had a pretty much complete electrical system
failure on course. After switching to backup logger battery to keep
flight alive, I flew the rest of the flight the old fashioned way. A
while later, something seemed really strange. I realized how pleasant
the flight was when I wasn't paying attention to radios, vario
nagging, and all that other stuff. I was just flying the glider and
enjoying the sky.
What a concept!
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UH, where did you end up on the score sheet that day?

Ray Lovinggood
Carrboro, North Carolina
Always with folded chart at hand in cockpit

GFB has a very good point.
Earlier this year I had a pretty much complete electrical system
failure on course. After switching to backup logger battery to keep
flight alive, I flew the rest of the flight the old fashioned way. A
while later, something seemed really strange. I realized how pleasant
the flight was when I wasn't paying attention to radios, vario
nagging, and all that other stuff. I was just flying the glider and
enjoying the sky.
What a concept!
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UH, Part B of my question is: What caused the electrical failure?

Thanks,
Ray Lovinggood
Carrboro, North Carolina
With two 12 amp/hour batteries secured in the glider (or are they
slightly larger?)

Ray, I'll tell you about my complete electrical failure last week. I have
genuine aviation screw-base connectors at my battery; I plugged the battery
in, forgot to screw it down, and half-way around the course I kicked it
loose while pedalling around in a thermal. (Part of some new strategy I
learned from Carl Herrold, but don't tell him.)



At 20:08 15 September 2009, rlovinggood wrote:

GFB has a very good point.
Earlier this year I had a pretty much complete electrical system
failure on course. After switching to backup logger battery to keep
flight alive, I flew the rest of the flight the old fashioned way. A
while later, something seemed really strange. I realized how pleasant
the flight was when I wasn't paying attention to radios, vario
nagging, and all that other stuff. I was just flying the glider and
enjoying the sky.
What a concept!
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UH, Part B of my question is: What caused the electrical failure?

Thanks,
Ray Lovinggood
Carrboro, North Carolina
With two 12 amp/hour batteries secured in the glider (or are they
slightly larger?)

On Sep 15, 4:08*pm, rlovinggood wrote:
GFB has a very good point.
Earlier this year I had a pretty much complete electrical system
failure on course. After switching to backup logger battery to keep
flight alive, I flew the rest of the flight the old fashioned way. A
while later, something seemed really strange. I realized how pleasant
the flight was when I wasn't paying attention to radios, vario
nagging, and all that other stuff. I was just flying the glider and
enjoying the sky.
What a concept!
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UH, Part B of my question is: *What caused the electrical failure?

Thanks,
Ray Lovinggood
Carrboro, North Carolina
With two 12 amp/hour batteries secured in the glider (or are they
slightly larger?)

Q1-Second for the day by about 25 pts to KS. Don't need no stinkin'
computer. Audio just confirms what butt already knows.
Q2-Connector short in a variometer took out one panel fuse. Second
went a few minute after battery connected. Yes- vario now seperately
fused.
Pays to have completely independant battery for one logger as last
resort.
UH

Q1-Second for the day by about 25 pts to KS. Don't need no stinkin'
computer. Audio just confirms what butt already knows.
Q2-Connector short in a variometer took out one panel fuse. *Second
went a few minute after battery connected. *Yes- vario now seperately
fused.
Pays to have completely independant battery for one logger as last
resort.
UH

Well done!

Ray