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Thanks for posting the write up and tracklog, this is very cool!
What is the record in the end? (51 miles out and return? Total of 102?)
What was the previous record?
I hope you get a positive response because they do sell the just device to developers. I think the exact position of everything is important. Chances are you could get a clear lens with all the unnecessary parts cut away (leaving some small piece of “glass” to project against and enough structure to keep it in position).
About prescription glasses compatibility: This platform is integrated into the nose and sits very close to your eye. I don’t think it is compatible with prescription glasses at all, and I didn’t see any mention of a solution in the works. A few years ago there was a crowd sourced HUD project designed to work in motorcycle helmets but it only worked with their app. Something projected against a face shield would be great… If possible, you could use contact lenses with these glasses. A very crafty person could figure out how to mount it on prescription glasses, but the projection surface needs to be partially reflective and at a certain distance and angle to work. That is probably not worth the effort.
About apps and phones: I found another simple vario that also pairs with ActiveLook https://www.syride.com/en/engo but the output seems simple. FlyShyHy is the iphone flight computer, maybe someone can pressure them to support ActiveLook? Or even Naviter. Luke is correct about using a cheap android phone. It doesn’t need cell service, but should be new enough to have a decent barometer, and screen that is readable in full sunlight if you want.
Since I prefer the data from xcsoar, I am considering making a driver for it. It should also be possible to build xcsoar for iOS, since the source code actually supports this, but Apple has made it a massive PITA to do so.
Argg!
I was all packed up and ready, but decided around 10am that the wind direction seemed iffy or would be too late in the day when it stopped blowing down, obviously that wasn’t the case. XCSkies looked good, but windy.com and this site’s own predictions predicted light down, which would probably have launchable cycles. I decided the chances weren’t good enough for the drive out. Sounds like Kagel turned out well too.
You almost had company.
I think you had a stroke there at the end.
Either that, or I did when reading it.He needs to use O2 next time!
Good job on the epic flights everyone!
Sounds like landing at Hangar 24 was a better idea than landing at AJX. 4 of us HGs hit strong sink just outside the LZ and got put down in the bushes! …And less beer!
I went the opposite direction to Cucamonga Peak. I’ve never flown a convergence before and didn’t find the lift line till I was on my way back. I climbed to about 9k at Pine then headed towards Cucamonga, finding one thermal along the way. Encountered nothing but sink while pushing towards the actual peak, which dropped me to 5,400′ before catching a thermal back up to 9,500′. Then finding the convergence line and slowly climbing to 10,300′ over about 11 miles in a straight line on my way back to Crestline. Went over Arrowhead mtn to the back ridge but the air got violent. Went in front of Marshal where several of us very quickly sunk out!
https://ayvri.com/scene/49j7vpmdje/ckubvra2f0001386abb54suak
Thanks for the write up, detailing your observations and decisions, as well as linking the video lectures!
https://airtribune.com/play/5075/2d
That was Zac landing out after flying 42.5km of 75.3km in the 3rd task.
Nice work! How about wheel locking?
Now that is inspiring! I thermaled many times just to get to Strawberry, and here you go 12 miles before your first climb!
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