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Details about the Instrumenation fitted to SSS gliders
 
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== [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variometer Variometers] ==
 
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[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]
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== Batteries ==
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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:
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Pin 1 = ''please add''
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Pin 2 = ''please add''
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Pin 3 = ''please add''

Revision as of 17:55, 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.

B40 manual

B50 manual

B400 manual

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.

Manual

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