Difference between revisions of "Instrumentation"
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The club has an EW type B Barograph. This can be carried on a pilot's person or in a glider pocket for Duration and height claims. | The club has an EW type B Barograph. This can be carried on a pilot's person or in a glider pocket for Duration and height claims. | ||
| − | [[EGF]] is fitted with a [ Volklogger] GPS/logger. | + | [[EGF]] is fitted with a [http://volkslogger.de/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=66 Volklogger] GPS/logger. |
[http://volkslogger.de/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=66 Manual] | [http://volkslogger.de/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=66 Manual] | ||
Revision as of 20:01, 10 June 2010
Details about the Instrumenation fitted to SSS gliders
Variometers
Most of the club glider's have Borgelt Instruments varios. These are pressure sensor variometers and all are total energy compensated.
Sadly they are not fitted with averagers but an average can be gained by pressing the instant average button.
Radios
Loggers/Barographs
The club has an EW type B Barograph. This can be carried on a pilot's person or in a glider pocket for Duration and height claims.
EGF is fitted with a Volklogger GPS/logger.
Batteries
The batteries we use are 7AmpH Sealed Led Acid type. They are connected to the glider electrical bus via a female XLR socket wired with:
Pin 1 = please add
Pin 2 = please add
Pin 3 = please add
