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FS: Themi, thermal centering device
Here's a device that will give you one more opinion of what to do with the
thermal. Especially usefull on blue days. In original carton. Sells for $850 new. BO Bob Salvo |
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WHY DO YOU SELL IT??
Chris "Robt Salvo" wrote in message ... Here's a device that will give you one more opinion of what to do with the thermal. Especially usefull on blue days. In original carton. Sells for $850 new. BO Bob Salvo |
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WHY DO YOU SELL IT??
I used it as a learning tool in my Genesis. It works nicely, providing useful information while keeping my eyes looking out I need the money for another learning tool. Bob |
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"Robt Salvo" wrote in message ... WHY DO YOU SELL IT?? I used it as a learning tool in my Genesis. It works nicely, providing useful information while keeping my eyes looking out I need the money for another learning tool. Bob SOLD I'm buying it 'cause a) I'm a slow learner . . . or b) the Themi continues to provide useful info whilst the end of my "learning phase" is nowhere in sight. I have a THEMI in my other glider, a Stemme ('cause it rhymes). While not 100 percent, in broken thermals or when low it's useful. Also, it remembers thermal location, drift and appears to plug in altitude as well. So when returning to a previously used thermal it helps steer me immediately to the best lift based on stored data. And most importantly it allows me to eat a granola bar and stay centered. -- bumper "Dare to be different . . . circle in sink." to reply, the last half is right to left --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.509 / Virus Database: 306 - Release Date: 8/13/2003 |
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"BTIZ" wrote in message news:X9x2b.11881$Qy4.947@fed1read05...
haing a light tough on the stick.. and feeling the wing lift in the thermal.. is just as good.. and keeps your head outside and not inside looking at lights.. and saves a bunch of money 90% of our soaring days are with blue sky thermals... I second John Morgan's posting that the Themi can be a real aid. I had my doubts, but John's endorsement (we fly together often) and a telcon with Tom Knauf (who sells the device and raves about it) convinced me to try it. Tom's story may help. He told me that, when the inventor left a demo with him, he tried it for a while. Meaning he saw whether or not it agreed with his corrections. After all, Tom is a great pilot. But then he decided to give the Themi a real chance and and just follow it blindly. He was surprised that, when it disagreed with his judgement, the Themi was right more often than not! Especially at low altitude where the thermals are poorly organized. He told me that now, when he's at low altitude, he always follows the Themi and it has saved him a number of times. OK, he sells the device you may say. But my experience (and John's) is consistent. If you can afford it, I recommend it. (If it now has data logger functionality as well -- it didn't when I got mine, but was supposed to "soon" -- it makes even more sense.) Martin |
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