How to determine if your ASG29 has the large or small panel?

I just learned that there are (apparently) two panel sizes available in a 29? Large and normal (or small).

1) How does one determine which one is in a given glider (without being able to easily compare it to another)? Are there dimensions or is there a simple test?

2) Can you change between the two panel sizes easily? If you have a small can you change to the large and vice-versa?

Thanks in advance...

On Monday, November 17, 2014 12:45:23 PM UTC-8, Sean Fidler wrote:
I just learned that there are (apparently) two panel sizes available in a 29? Large and normal (or small).

1) How does one determine which one is in a given glider (without being able to easily compare it to another)? Are there dimensions or is there a simple test?

Look at this drawing (below) and compare to what you have. The small panel has taller leg cutouts - I believe these are not widely deployed so it it most likely you have the bigger panel.

http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/s...20ib%20001.pdf


2) Can you change between the two panel sizes easily? If you have a small can you change to the large and vice-versa?

You'd need to replace the entire panel pedestal that the canopy attached to.. I'm not sure if this leads to having to refit the canopy - seems like a possibility. I've not heard of it being done, but anything is possible with enough shop hours and composite material.

9B

Thanks in advance...

Thanks. I think I have the big one, phew!

On second thought, it appears that I have the smaller one :-(.

https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A25yeZFhZI0sn

On Monday, November 17, 2014 5:32:46 PM UTC-5, Sean Fidler wrote:
On second thought, it appears that I have the smaller one :-(.

https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A25yeZFhZI0sn

You do have the small one.
Panel change requires changing the lower enclosure also, best done by procuring the entire assembly including the pivot arm assembly. It does not affect the canopy with the exception that it takes a good bit of time to install the pivot arm assembly so that the canopy fits correctly.
Been there- done that.
UH

On Monday, November 17, 2014 4:03:58 PM UTC-8, wrote:
On Monday, November 17, 2014 5:32:46 PM UTC-5, Sean Fidler wrote:
On second thought, it appears that I have the smaller one :-(.

https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A25yeZFhZI0sn

You do have the small one.
Panel change requires changing the lower enclosure also, best done by procuring the entire assembly including the pivot arm assembly. It does not affect the canopy with the exception that it takes a good bit of time to install the pivot arm assembly so that the canopy fits correctly.
Been there- done that.
UH

Just be aware that with the new panel if you scare the crap out of yourself you will no longer be able to assume a fetal position.

On Monday, November 17, 2014 5:32:46 PM UTC-5, Sean Fidler wrote:
On second thought, it appears that I have the smaller one :-(.

https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A25yeZFhZI0sn

It looks like you have room to grow

Thanks all. To be honest, I do like being able to get at my feet if necessary. I think I'm staying with the current panel (fixed up) SN10/Oudie and adding the 57mm Flarm View. Anybody want to buy the FlarmView (see picture) for $200? That's $80 off new. Free shipping! I just bought this in June 2014. PM me. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/lxnav...XNAV-FlarmView

On Monday, November 17, 2014 4:54:37 PM UTC-8, Sean Fidler wrote:
Thanks all. To be honest, I do like being able to get at my feet if necessary. I think I'm staying with the current panel (fixed up) SN10/Oudie and adding the 57mm Flarm View. Anybody want to buy the FlarmView (see picture) for $200? That's $80 off new. Free shipping! I just bought this in June 2014. PM me. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/lxnav...XNAV-FlarmView

FlarmView 57 is available at Craggy Aero for quite a bit less.

Richard
www.craggyaero.com

I noticed that today Richard ;-). Thanks.

The FlarmView is a great unit BTW. I just happen to have a spare 57mm slot.