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Hi Jana,
I’m running a test delivery with a couple of volunteers who did not receive the original email in an effort to find out why so many have been missing emails. So far everything looks good until after the email is received by a server and then sent to someone’s inbox. It could be a filter based on images and links.
If the test works then I can email a follow up/reminder that should reach everyone. If it doesn’t I can try the same email as a reminder in the hopes that the issue is random.
Jimmy, I’ve emailed you the link.
A significant number of members that should have received the email have reached out saying they never got it. I suspect that this is an issue with the mass email service we have been using. I will look into other options before the next mass email is sent out.
Feel free to forward the link to anyone or should have received it, or email me for the link.
Dan, this is a regular board meeting. We need to get the annual member meeting on the calendar.
I replied to Chad’s email with the meeting text and link.
If any members are not seeing the email, check your spam folder. The email is from Crestline Soaring Society <info@crestlinesoaring.org> with the subject “CSS Board Meeting – August 31st 7PM”
If you are unable to find it then email me communications@crestlinesoaring.org and I’ll reply with the text and link of the original email. Since these emails are sent all at once as a campaign I can’t resend to individual email addresses.
So it seems there are a few options for ADS-B IN, either buy it or make it. But no real option for OUT that we can carry, or that anyone would be willing to spend the money on. I saw units for $1-3k that need installed. The SkyEcho 2 is an “Electronic Conspicuity – Portable ADS-B IN & OUT + FLARM” device approved in other countries that could soon be usable here.
There are some apps that can use an ADS-B in device that will give an audio alert (the better ones seem to be on iOS, but the better glide computers are on android baaah). The apps with audio alerts all need to be bought or have a subscription, and are generally overkill for us. I doubt most pilots would bother.
The idea of a ground station that reads data and then automatically announces approx location, speed, alt and heading of an aircraft entering the area over 2m radio isn’t impossible, but it would need a repeater to reach the pilots who would need to hear it if it was based in the LZ.
With Amazon trying to change the laws to make manned aircraft avoid their delivery drones unless they are broadcasting ADS-B, we may need a solution to be seen in the near future.
Dan (and John), thanks for making us all aware that there could be fast traffic much lower than expected in that area.
You did mention flying through wisp and getting whited out. We still have to stay 500′ below clouds in Class E airspace, it may not make much of a difference with an airliner but it could with GA aircraft. We should at least be expecting small planes and helicopters in that area.
Jonathan, do you fly with the Stratux?
Flightradar24 has instructions for a kit https://www.flightradar24.com/build-your-own
It looks like we can also broadcast since we can get around the requirement to have a registration number by using anonymous mode.
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?
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