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Something From The History
(Blogs / From the BlogSphere)
...st is actually a article from popular science 1944 and the German's attempts to operate bombs by gyro or radio. Some time before Germany’s introduction of the gyro-controlled flying torpedo, the ...
Thursday, 06 March 2008
Competition I.D.
(Forums / General Discussions)
...in specific areas. If I can see the tail markings, I can almost certainly avoid. I save screaming on the radio for those occasions when I can tell whether the markings on the wing are mylar or painted...
Monday, 11 August 2008
2 Meter Radios
(Forums / General Discussions)
I have heard pilots expressing their enthusiasm for 2 meter shortwave radios. (ie. clear channels, repeaters provide extended range, ability to make telephone calls) I would like to hear comments on s
Thursday, 07 August 2008
Microphone element swan neck
(Forums / General Discussions)
Hi, my radio transmission of my DG400 becomes weaker One of the causes could be the microphone element. Filser only sells the entire swann neck, does anyone know the specifications of such a microph
Monday, 04 August 2008
The "Complex" TAS calculation
(Forums / General Discussions)
... IAS in the inner scale. Don't have an OAT (Outside Air Temperature) reading ? Try and get it over the radio from someone who does, or calculate it based on the temperature on the ground below you (...
Sunday, 03 August 2008
...ly heavy traffic. Until 1995 we were even towing here! A fleet of 7 Gliders. Sugestion: Make sure your radio is working well and that you know how to use it in that environment. Then offer to operat...
Saturday, 02 August 2008
Twin Astir For Sale / Astir CS 77 for Sale
(Forums / General Discussions)
...uments - both seats in feet and kts ILEC SB-7 elec vario front seat Avionic Dittel ATR 720 - 760 Channel Radio 2 x Boom Mic w/ PTT New front canopy 2 years ago Original Gel coat is in good shape Whe...
Saturday, 19 July 2008
Radio advice - newbie
(Forums / General Discussions)
I'm a student pilot, and it's about time for me to get a radio. For general soaring purposes, what's a decent handheld? I really know nothing about them. Is the Sporty's SP-200 a good choice? Thanks
Friday, 11 July 2008
Out pin schedmatic for Terra TX760D
(Forums / General Discussions)
I would appreciate if someone could provide me with the schematic for wiring the Terra TX760D aircraft radio. Original info was lost sometime ago. Was not able to come up with the schematic with a goo
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
Will US Sport Pilot be insurable?
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...ng requirements 'evolved' over time? For example, in the US power pilots used to not need IFR, night, or radio training. Our sport pilot initiative is an attempt to get back to the simpler standard by...
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Peschges VP3 Problems
(Forums / General Discussions)
...est the circuitry). I finally discovered the problem because the connection deteriorated so far that the radio stopped working. This one is quick and cheap to check, so I'd try it early on....
Saturday, 21 June 2008
Student-Instructor question (USA)
(Forums / General Discussions)
At our club, the gliders have no radios, so the CFI is really there for the launch and maybe tow (he can still talk to the tow pilot on the radio). This seems consistent with Costello and what our ins
Friday, 20 June 2008
Thermal locators!
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...s such a device work? There is on the picture the indication '915 MHz' which seems to imply that it uses radio high frequency, but...
Sunday, 15 June 2008
On-Star*
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
... helds.. contained a pre recorded message with your N number and would broadcast your coordinates on the radio freq. BT...
Monday, 09 June 2008
ELTs are a joke
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...'off-field landing' in a forest in an LS4-b. He was slightly injured and was trapped in the aircraft. He radiod his GPS cooordinates to a club tow plane, 20 miles away. The plane landed at the gliderp...
Thursday, 05 June 2008
Thin flexible solar panels
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
Hi, I have used flexible solar panel fot 14 seasons. Voltage never drop below 12 volts with one battery 12v 7 amps even after 6-7 hour with all electrics on. Specs are: Open circuit voltage 18V Short
Saturday, 31 May 2008
Soaring magazine
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...ason to leave. The aircraft is much easier to spot than a lone survivor. Splice the antenna lead, if the radio is otherwise working. Make use of your parachute. spread it out during the day, it's a ...
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Wave Off on Early Tow Question
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...lone the problem of sufficient motion on my part to be recognizable by the sailplane. The same goes with radio communication. I don't have time to request permission and get a 'huh' response. Anything...
Thursday, 15 May 2008
NMAC/Proximity Anecdotes?
(Forums / Professionals)
...ar and flaps down. First indication of imminent collision was dark shadow in cockpit of 1-26. Glider not radio equipped, both aircraft operating within applicable FARs (at the time!) No evasive maneuv...
Tuesday, 06 May 2008
Wanted Boom microphone for ICOM A3 handheld
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...adset Adapter OPC-499 and a Plantronics MS 50/T30 lightweight headset that clips to my sunglasses as the radio in my L-33 for a couple of years. It was really solid and nobody believed I was using a '...
Saturday, 03 May 2008
...tS 'Community' webpage has been setup to support these get togethers as well. Check out: http://www.tvwebradio.com/glidersim/ Several interactive forums and calendars have been setup to allow you to f...
Thursday, 01 May 2008
Delcom running down batteries
(Forums / General Discussions)
...another battery pack and same result. I know I am using fresh batteries, but after about 15 minutes, the radio loses power. Any ideas?...
Monday, 28 April 2008
FS - Mentor TR-12 Radio
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
Cleaning out my closet. This is a Mentor TR-12A aircraft radio with frequencies 123.3, 123.5, 123,0, and 122.8. Great base or crew car radio. Complete with manual. Mentor Radio is still in business if
Saturday, 26 April 2008
...ring competition was something usefull. With computertechnology getting smaller, cheaper and faster, and radiocommunication getting better, would it be useful to have some high resolution weather imag...
Friday, 11 April 2008
T E Compensation
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
...on wand. Here's a link to a Les Sebald article in Soaring about making your own combination TE probe and radio antenna: http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder/Construction/T_E_PROBE_ANTENNA.html I've m...
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
Libelle 301B needs new owner
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...B, Serial No. 65, Total time 1026 hrs. Full Cambridge LNav, GPS Nav, Compaq 1530, all updates. Icom A200 Radio, boom mike, new A/S, Winter variometer, compass. Tail dolly and tow out gear. Located i...
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
Opinions on PW5
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...ot more of it than a new ship... Now, would you rather be flying, or fixing your gel coat / wheel brake /radio... As others have suggested. Let's ignore the tub thumpers and get on with the purpose ...
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Glider clubs on public airports (USA)
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...ng for years and have accepted onerous restrictions on our activity. Yes, we obey the FAR's, yes we have radios, no, we have never had an accident, etc. etc. Thanks in advance for helpful replies. T...
Sunday, 16 March 2008
MicroAir Radio question ?
(Forums / General Discussions)
Hi, I purchased a new MicroAir radio for my Libelle in February and still haven't been able to use it. I am unable to set the KHz frequencies. I can not get the radio to switch to the PROGRAM MODE whe
Monday, 25 February 2008
Filser ATR 57 radio: need comments
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
If you are using a Filser ATR 57 com in your FIBERGLASS glider: I'd like to know: 1. what type and brand of mike are you using? 2. what's your battery voltage at the beginning of the day? 3. what's
Tuesday, 19 February 2008
Safety vs Competition and Watchability
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...r ill conceived FAI plans come to fruition, I must say my personal enthusiasm will be waning. Back in my Radio Control contest days my friend John Roe called RC Hand Launch contests a 'knife fight in ...
Sunday, 03 February 2008
14 volt battery source
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...y are standard and deliver more current (and for a longer time too) I power an LX-5000, an LX-20 and a radio all day without problems on 1 12Ah battery Did you measure the voltage drop in the wiri...
Monday, 28 January 2008
Glider rating then PPL?
(Forums / Pictures)
...umman Traveler in less than 20 hrs for the full PPL. Most of that was controlled airspace procedures and radio. Had about 700 glider hours when I started. They didn't bother to solo me until they se...
Monday, 28 January 2008
Garmin as a flight recorder
(Forums / General Discussions)
...TTERY LIFE: My own experience is with the compass 'off' and in 'normal' not 'battery saver' mode running Radio Shack 1500 mah NiMH batteries. The 76S lasted for an 8 hour flight and I had enough batte...
Thursday, 24 January 2008
Make the Valley Appear
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
...the green arc and trying to call positions, but the battery is dead. Par for the course. On goes the Ham radio. I hear Jim in his sailplane and Rex in his hang glider. As I top out Boundary, Rex and h...
Sunday, 13 January 2008
FS: SZD 48, Jantar Standard 2
(Forums / Questions and Answers)
Refinished and zero timed for SZD dealer in 1998, single piece canopy, transponder, radio, oxygen, wing tip wheels. 3 year old Avionics trailer. If interested, e-mail me or call(650)-494-1742. Henry
Friday, 11 January 2008
PNG POV
(Forums / Professionals)
...d pete albrecht. Now we all know that Duncan Idahoe and John Roe are one and the same scumbag. Hey Mr. radio control glider crasher, did you know that your fai win means nothing to anyone but yourse...
Thursday, 10 January 2008
Fossett to fly glider in stratosphere?
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
I heard on the radio (National Public Radio) today in an interview with one of Fossett's team members, that his next goal is to fly a glider in the stratosphere this July. Anyone have any details on t
Tuesday, 08 January 2008
50 km out and return
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
....a 'The Silver distance flight should be flown without navigational or other assistance given over the radio (other than permission to land on an airfield) or help or guidance from another aircraft....
Saturday, 15 December 2007
Mode S transponder views
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...e a reduction in power consumption. I'm emailing an acquaintance who is a member of the relevant RTCA (Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics) committees, I'll pass along his response... Regar...
Monday, 10 December 2007
Color markings on speed indicator
(Forums / General Discussions)
Go to your local decent hobby shop, one that carries radio control aircraft. Get Monokote trim sheets (not the trim tape) in the colors you need. Measure for the appropriate diameter and cut rings o
Sunday, 09 December 2007
Power consumption
(Forums / Tips & Tricks)
... but I thought I'd check for data and opinions. The other electrical gear is an S-NAV, GPS-NAV, MicroAir radio (and I try not to talk too much :0)...
Friday, 30 November 2007
A good manual?
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
In South Africa the VOR knowledge is also required for the mandatory restricted radio licence. In fact the radio and navigation licence is identical for ppl and gpl... Considering the possibility of
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Solar panels for charging batteries
(Forums / General Discussions)
I use products from ICP, though not in a plane. I use them mostly for radio, and backup charging. I'm quite happy with them, the products i've used were well built and appear quite reliable. http
Tuesday, 06 November 2007
Gear Warning Parts
(Forums / General Discussions)
Help, please! I need the Radio Shack catalog part numbers for the 2 switches and 9 volt buzzer that make up a gear warning system. I'm currently operating our annual summer Thermal Camp in Marfa, Texa
Friday, 02 November 2007
Glider BatteryPower Systems
(Forums / General Discussions)
...it won't make any difference to things like variometers, computers, GPS loggers and the receiver in your radio...
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Problem with Dittel Radio
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
If anyone can help I would be most grateful... I have a Dittel radio - I can't remember the model but it is the one that you pull out and adjust the presets with a screwdriver. During normal use i
Sunday, 28 October 2007
Variometers for Winches
(Forums / General Discussions)
...ntion few. What you really want to see at the winch is the glider airspeed. This can only be done with radio telemetry. Fortunately, there are off-the-shelf solutions for transmitting the glider air...
Thursday, 25 October 2007
B1-PW-5 in US
(Forums / Professionals)
...ndard panel has ample room for a dual variometer/nav/gps/logger (Winter and Cambridge 302/303) and panel radio plus all the standard stuff. I'm just a customer (half owner). Bielsko1 is at: http:/...
Friday, 12 October 2007
Student Questions on Landing....
(Forums / Off Topic Discussions)
...he landing signs ('T') and everyone in the air should see the direction changes as well. If not, use the radio....
Tuesday, 09 October 2007
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