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AlanB

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    Hang Glider, Trike, Goat
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    Bendigo
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    Australia

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  1. How tiny? http://www.paraoz.com.au/mini-vario.html 37mmx37mm. Has analogue and digital vsi display as well as altimeter.
  2. Hi Anthony, I have Sapphire LSA MkII 25-0150. I have a copy of the Sapphire LSA manual and the LSA MkII manual for 25-xxxx registered Sapphires. I'll see if they upload here. If you are not already aware, there are 2 ADs that deal with the trim system under the seat and the top rudder bracket. The info for the rudder bracket was posted here. https://www.recreationalflying.com/topic/48146-sapphire-out-of-luck/?tab=comments#comment-405828 No forums that I know of and very little info out there since Steve Dumesny stopped building the 19-xxxx versions a few years back. A search of this site might get you some info. cheers Alan Sapphire 25-0150 Sapphire LSA MKII Manual.pdf Sapphire LSA MTOW 254kg.pdf Sapphire LSA MKII Manual.pdf Sapphire LSA MTOW 254kg.pdf
  3. Lou, I covered my ultralight glider (the one referred to by OME) with Oratex UL600. I had no previous covering experience (apart from model planes 40+ years ago),so have nothing to compare the process to. The project was covered 6 years ago and the fabric still looks good. Have recently heard that Freebird Aviation is now an agent/distributor? here in OZ. CHIPPER LIGHT AIRCRAFT cheers Alan
  4. Hi Geoff, Attached images show the AD info for updating the rudder. There are phone numbers for Steve Dumesny at the bottom of the second page, but don't know how current they are now. Alan
  5. CAO 95.8 no longer has any reference to foot launching. Definitions from the CAO: framed hang-glider means a glider that has a maximum empty weight of less than 70 kilograms and some rigid structure. powered hang-glider means an aircraft that would be a glider, in particular a framed hang-glider, if it did not have an engine attached. The HGFA Operations Manual references these definitions. Clarification was sought back in 2011(?) to be able to include wheeled operations like nanolight trikes, such as the Airborne V-lite. The FAI (controlling body for competitions) still has a requirement for demonstrated foot launching and landing, so as long as you are not considering entering FAI sanctioned competitions it's not an issue. You will require a pilot certificate issued by the HGFA. Civil Aviation Order 95.8 Instrument 2011 cheers Alan
  6. There are headset amps out there for under $100 although I don't know how suitable they are for aviation headsets. Google "Creative Sound Blaster E1" for one such amp that caters for headsets up to 600 ohm impedance. They are designed for 3.5mm stereo plugs, so you would need adaptors and a 12v to USB for charging.
  7. Mostly stays rigged. I built a trailer for it for XC outlandings or taking it somewhere different to fly. Rigging/de-rigging takes about 45 min by myself without rushing. Here's a derig time lapse video. [MEDIA=vimeo]74189959[/MEDIA]
  8. Thanks Soleair. Yes, I built from plans with some minor mods.
  9. This particular Wedgie (pair?) definitely has issues with anything within it's territory. It's had a go at trikes, hang gliders and our ultralight gliders. You have to consider whether you stay in a thermal in it's territory and risk an attack or move away and risk not finding another thermal. Makes for interesting video's though :) Here's some other video's of the attention I've been getting at Yando.
  10. L/D is a bit over 10:1, sink rate is about 220 feet/min and stall speed is 20 mph indicated. Usually have to wipe the bugs off the trailing edge where they have run into me from behind :) Thermals nicely with no vices...and yes, it's a lot of fun to fly!
  11. Mine is a bit similar. [MEDIA=vimeo]104834489[/MEDIA]
  12. Depends on what you are comparing. Cost wise it was probably 60 - 80 % more expensive to go with the Oratex (I never actually got a quote for other systems after researching the processes of each). It's probably less now the exchange rate with the Euro is more favourable. Initially I ordered enough supplies to do the tailfeathers and tailboom to see how the system would work and then followed up with a second order to complete the wings, so I was up for double freight costs. The Goat had a target empty weight to be less than 70kg to keep it's status as a hang glider so more important than cost was the controlled finish weight of the Oratex. I wasn't confident, being a newbie to covering, that I would be able to control the weight of a Polyfiber type sytem with all the coatings to be applied. Also the Oratex adhesive is water based and virtually odourless so it is reasonably friendly to work with and wouldn't annoy any of my neighboors. Another advantage is the quick repair time. Not something one usually needs with aircraft, but we have a particularily nasty wedgie that has taken a dislike to anything airborne in it's terrritory. See the attched video. The resultant rips from the talons were repaired with the Oratex in less than an hour at the airfield. Hope this helps. cheers Alan
  13. Hi Guys, I used the Oratex UL600 to cover my Goat ultralight sailplane. I haven't covered an aircraft before (not counting the models I did 40 years ago) and found the process to be relatively straight forward. Advantages for a novice is that the weight is controlled due to the pre sealed, coloured and UV treated fabric. I dealt directly with the company in Germany with no problems except the price of freight to Oz. The Goat is the yellow aircraft appearing at about 1:20min into the following video. cheers Alan
  14. Hi Trevor, Centre mounted GPS is a Mio Moov running Oziexplorer. Strut mounted cam is one of these. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-DVR-808-16-V2-Car-Key-Chain-Micro-Camera-Real-HD-720P-Pocket-Camcorder-/150860529062?pt=US_Surveillance_Digital_Video_Recorders_Cards&hash=item231ffcfda6 Rear facing cockpit cam is similar, but a wider angle lens. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-DVR-808-16-V2-Lens-D-Car-Key-Chain-Micro-Camera-HD-720P-Pocket-Camcorder-/180937263580?pt=US_Surveillance_Digital_Video_Recorders_Cards&hash=item2a20b389dc and the hand held stuff is using a Kodak Zx5 All 3 cameras for less than 1 HD GoPro:) cheers Alan
  15. A few posts back there was a request for video of a Sapphire. Here's one from last Saturday. Had a nice fly around the lakes at Boort in central Victoria. cheers Alan
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