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  • in reply to: ALL SOLD – Complete PG Setup #15132

    Hi Bille, from the manufacturer’s website for the GPS SD

    “The GPS SD has a built in low power wireless interface for connecting compatible accessories. The list of Flymaster wireless accessories is the most complete on the market. Already available for the GPS SD are the HEART-G, TAS and M1.”

    Where TAS stands for “True Air Speed” and this is the related info: TAS probe.

    From what I hear, most of the gear may already be spoken for, but the seller will finalize after returning in a few days. One can still contact the seller to get in line in case previous arrangements fall through. Good luck.

    in reply to: Monday, April 25 2022 – Happy Altitudes #15041

    Thanks David, for compiling our tracks into an animation.

    Different winds at different altitudes: Near the end of my flight, at 9k I was getting 8 mph from East, and 17 mph from the West just before landing.

    This was my choice for an LZ in Highlands after a partial return from Cram Peak (past the dam)…2022_04_25_Field_used_as_LZ

    in reply to: Launch Looked Good – But was NOT #15003

    You got it Alex.

    My speedbar was flipped over the top of the seat, and with leg straps threaded through the first step/loop. In flight, after gaining altitude and moving forward for smoother conditions and terrain clearance, I detached and re-attached (one at a time) leg straps and chest strap (center buckle key has a strap connected to left leg strap) to release the speed bar.

    in reply to: Informing Visitors who Ignore Online Info #14863

    Thank you Jana, for your time on the board and your continuing efforts to steer visitors in the right direction.

    Good idea for the club to resume having an LZ monitor.

    in reply to: 4/2/2022 Accident #14856

    The website has all the info, for those who seek info and like to play by the rules. A bigger issue (independent of this case)…

    Informing Visitors who Ignore Online Info   <– This is a link.

    in reply to: 2022 CSS Board of Director Positions Election Ballot #14829

    Congratulations to all the winners ! A good blend of continuity and new people…

    President: Stan Barankiewicz

    VP: Jai Pal Khalsa

    Treasurer: Jeff Bether

    Secretary: Marcello DeBarros

    Safety: Dan DeWeese

    Communications: Ignacio “Nacho” Peresson

    Site: Tim Ward

    Events: Jessi Laird

    in reply to: Shade Structure Voting Reults are In! #14795

    For Marc… Update posted here (<– Click the link).

    in reply to: Shade Str Help Wanted #14794

    Copied from this FB post by Jana Pivkova on 2022/4/6

    Update on the shade structure build, April 6, 2022. Jai Pal says: “The Shade Structure curved roof beams will be ready to ship from Portland this Friday, April 8th. Once the GluLam beams arrive, we will prepare and seal the wood, install them with the steel columns, and into the existing beam saddles. A concrete grade beam will be installed surrounding the steel columns below the ground, which will stabilize the whole structure. Upon completion of the roof frame and when funds are available, we will install the roof framing and a waterproof roof membrane to cover it. Right now we are projecting four weeks to build the frame and roof structure.”

    in reply to: PHI / Maestro 2 #14788

    Hi Bille,

    Best to wait for the specs to become available for  the 2nd version, sometimes the weight ranges change, and then one would typically want to be 60-80% into the weight range. I can do the math for you then, and recommend a size. Typically the TFW (Total Flying Weight) is 123% of the naked body weight. You can use my Email (<– click the link) to continue this sizing discussion between us.

    Jerome

    in reply to: PHI / Maestro 2 #14782

    Hi Bille, that review is a good read, but it is for the 1st version of the Maestro, instead of this 2nd version about to be released.

    How much difference between the 1st and this upcoming version? The manufacturer write… “We can present you the greatest leap in performance that we have ever achieved from one generation to the next.

    in reply to: NOTAM Wrightwood Laser Research Activity #14692

    Marcum mentioned in a posting above… “the FAA has moved the notice into the SW US Chart Supplement”.

    Which can explain the cancellation of the NOTAM, but the concern remains.

    in reply to: Thursday, March 24 2022 – Dam Good #14678

    It was fun playing catch-up after initially going West to Pine.

    Late afternoon flying (launching 3 hours from sunset) still has fun XC potential.

    in reply to: NOTAM Wrightwood Laser Research Activity #14660

    50+ km NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance): Definition.

    To visualize the area, I plotted a 5 NM radius around the NASA JPL Table Mountain Facility2022_03_23_NOTAM_NASA_JPL_TableMtn

    in reply to: New PHI Symphonia 2 on the way… #14652

    Delivery time is not bad, Ben placed his order yesterday and we are expecting it mid-April, in about 4 weeks time.

    Glad to help others, just ask.

    in reply to: Nova Mentor 7 is almost here #14624

    Hi Bille. Many manufacturers have the equivalent to Ozone’s “shark nose”, but with design variations and call it differently. So the Gin Carrera you flew must have called its leading edge design by a different marketing name.