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Cumulus Soaring, Inc. offers a variety of flex arm mounting arms and adapters for use with PDAs and GPSs.

Aluminum Parts
I've had to have a few parts made to ensure glider pilots can get the most out of their gliders.  The machined aluminum parts are made on a machining center and black anodized.  They are very nice.


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GNeck2 Flex Arm, 3, 6 or 9 inch
1/8-27 NPSM Threads, The GNeck2 gooseneck flex arm is great for mounting a Pocket PC or GPS in a glider.  Most pilots mount the base of the gooseneck in the instrument panel.  It may be mounted through a hole in the panel with a nut on the back, or it may be mounted to the optional , or in an instrument hole using a Gn57mmPlate2.  The GnBase2 can also be used to connect the other end of the gooseneck to the back of a Cambridge CAA-128 cradle.  The optional  adapter was designed to allow this GNeck2 gooseneck to be mounted to the back of any RAM cradle.  Gooseneck length options are 3 in (7.6 cm), 6 in (15.2 cm) or 9 in (22.9 cm). This gooseneck is much more rugged than the RAP-105-6DD flex arm.  2 nuts and 2 lock washers are included.

Note: Most customers are satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks.  However, they are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the short length units.  I now include a steel stiffening rod with the 6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck.  I recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if necessary.  Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or less straight.  They will hold much less load when bent with a sharp angle - such as a right angle bend.

Weights:

  • GNeck-3in: 1.4 oz (40 g)
  • GNeck-6in: 2.5 oz (71 g)
  • GNeck-9in: 3.3 oz (94 g)
  • RAM-GN3-238: 0.7 oz (20 g)
  • GnBase2: 0.4 oz (11 g)
  • Gn57mmPlate2: 0.7 oz (20 g)
$19.95 In
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RAM-GN3-238 Gooseneck Base, diamond shaped
The RAM-GN3-238 was designed to allow a  gooseneck to be mounted to the back of any RAM-HOL cradle or a Cumulus iPAQ cradle.  It can also be used to mount the gooseneck to the instrument panel or canopy side rail.  It has a threaded hole in the middle that the GNeck2 gooseneck is threaded into.  The diamond shaped mounting plate measures 1.25" x 2.5" and has 2 small holes (not threaded) for the screws that mount it to the cradle. A slot is cut into the bottom of the adapter to allow a cable to be routed out the side.  Made of machined and black anodized aluminum, Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g), Gooseneck not included.  Mounting screws included with cradle.
$14.95 In
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GnBase2 Gooseneck Base, Round
This aluminum base plate was designed for mounting the GNeck2 gooseneck to the instrument panel.  It is 1 3/16" (30 mm) in diameter.  It can also be used to connect the other end of the gooseneck to the back of a Cambridge CAA-128 cradle. The mounting holes are also aligned for use with a Cambridge CAA-127 instrument hole mounting plate.  It is nice for use on thin instrument panels where mounting the gooseneck through a hole in the panel is not ideal.  Mounting screws are included. Made of machined and black anodized aluminum.  The screw holes are threaded so no nuts are required.  Weight: 0.4 oz (11 g)
  $14.95 In
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GnBracket-Rt-Angle Mounting Bracket for Gooseneck Flex Arm, Right Angle
Simple bent steel bracket, black, Perfect for mounting a GNeck2 gooseneck flex arm on the cockpit side wall or the side of the instrument panel.  It is just like the brackets that are used to mount gooseneck microphones in gliders.  2 different lengths of mounting screws are provided.
  $5.95 In
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Gn57mmPlate2 Gn57mmPlate2 - 57 mm Instrument Hole Mounting Plate
Simple square, black, aluminum mounting plate for use in a 57 mm instrument hole.  It has a hole for a GNeck2 gooseneck and a small slot for passing the power/data cable through the edge of the plate.  Mounting screws are included. The screw holes are threaded so no nuts are required. 
Dimensions: 2.4" x 2.4" x 0.094" (61 x 61 x  2.4 mm)
Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g)
 
photo below includes optional parts
$14.95 In
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Gn57mmPlateDB-9 Gn57mmPlateDB-9 - 57 mm Instrument Hole Mounting Plate for DB-9 Connector
The Gn57mmDB-9 is a aluminum plate designed to allow you to mount a CAI-Pnl or LX7007-Pnl's panel connector in a small 57 mm instrument hole.  The CAI-Pnl is an extension cable that brings the DB-9f connector on the back of a Cambridge 302 up to the instrument panel.  The LX7007-Pnl does the same for an LX-7007.  The plate also has a hole for a GNeck2 gooseneck.  Mounting screws are included. The 4 mounting screw holes are threaded so no nuts are required. 
Dimensions: 2.4" x 2.4" x 0.094" (61 x 61 x  2.4 mm)
Weight: 0.8 oz (23 g)

Note: Nimbus PDA Cradle, GNeck2 Gooseneck and CAI-Pnl (shown in photos at right) or LX7007-Pnl cable sold separately.

 
photos below include optional parts
$14.95 In
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GNeck2-Assy-Thru Flex Arm Assembly, Through Panel Mount
Perfect for mounting and RAM or Nimbus cradle to the instrument panel of your sailplane.  The threads of the flex arm go through a 10 mm hole in the instrument panel and are secured by a lock washer and nut (included) on the back of the instrument panel.  This option works well with rigid panels such as those made of aluminum, but I recommend the GNeck2-Assy-Panel for instrument panels of fiberglass or carbon fiber because it offers a more rigid solution. The flex arm is available in 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths.  The photo at right shows the 6 inch model.

Included

  • RAM-GN3-238 Diamond Shaped Adapter
  • GNeck2 Flex Arm, 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths

Note: Most customers are satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks.  However, they are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the short length units.  I now include a steel stiffening rod with the 6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck.  I recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if necessary.  Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or less straight.  They will hold much less load when bent with a sharp angle - such as a right angle bend.

$34.90 In
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GNeck2-Assy-Panel Flex Arm Assembly, Instrument Panel Mount
Perfect for mounting and RAM or Nimbus cradle to the instrument panel of your sailplane.  I recommend this option over the GNeck2-Assy-Thru because it offers a more rigid system which is especially important when mounting to fiberglass or carbon fiber instrument panels.  Also, the GnBase2 mounts on the front (pilot side) of the panel and the flex arm screws into it - so the flex arm can be removed quickly and easily without the need to get behind the panel. 

The flex arm is available in 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths.  The photo at right shows the 6 inch model.

Included

  • RAM-GN3-238 Diamond Shaped Adapter
  • GNeck2 Flex Arm, 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths
  • GnBase2, Round panel adapter with mounting screws

Note: Most customers are satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks.  However, they are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the short length units.  I now include a steel stiffening rod with the 6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck.  I recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if necessary.  Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or less straight.  They will hold much less load when bent with a sharp angle - such as a right angle bend.

$49.85 In
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GNeck2-Assy-Panel-DB-9 Flex Arm Assembly, Instrument Panel Mount - with Panel Mounted DB-9f Connector - My Favorite Option
Perfect for mounting and RAM or Nimbus cradle to the instrument panel of your sailplane.  I recommend this option over the GNeck2-Assy-Thru because it offers a more rigid system which is especially important when mounting to fiberglass or carbon fiber instrument panels.  Also, the GnBase2 mounts on the front (pilot side) of the panel and the flex arm screws into it - so the flex arm can be removed quickly and easily without the need to get behind the panel.  The panel mounted DB-9f connector is the panel end of either a CAI-Pnl-0.5 or LX7007-Pnl-0.5 cable. The CAI-Pnl-0.5 cable runs from the back of a Cambridge 302 or Goddard PS-5a power converter or Borgelt PDA-PS power converter to a panel mounted DB-9f connector.  The LX7007-Pnl-0.5 runs from the back of an LX7007 to a panel mounted DB-9f connector.  The panel end of either of those cables mounts to the back of the instrument panel and is accessible through a small rectangular hole in the panel.  The panel connector can be used to connect to a PDA or PC.

The flex arm is available in 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths.  The photo at right shows the 6 inch model.

Included

Panel Hole Drawing for Panel Mounted DB-9f Connector

Note: Most customers are satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks.  However, they are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the short length units.  I now include a steel stiffening rod with the 6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck.  I recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if necessary.  Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or less straight.  They will hold much less load when bent with a sharp angle - such as a right angle bend.


photos below include optional parts -
cradle not included

$104.85 In
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GNeck2-Assy-Side Flex Arm Assembly, Cockpit Side Wall Mount
Perfect for mounting and RAM or Nimbus cradle to the cockpit side wall of your sailplane.  The right angle adapter allows the flex arm to be mounted parallel to the side wall - just like a boom microphone.  Or it could be mounted to the side of the instrument panel.  The flex arm is available in 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths.  The photo at right shows the 6 inch model.

Included

Note: Most customers are satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks.  However, they are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the short length units.  I now include a steel stiffening rod with the 6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck.  I recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if necessary.  Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or less straight.  They will hold much less load when bent with a sharp angle - such as a right angle bend.

$40.85 In
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GNeck2-Assy-Plate Flex Arm Assembly, With Plate for Small Instrument Hole
Perfect for mounting and RAM or Nimbus cradle into a spare small 57 mm (2 1/4") instrument hole.  Made of machined and black anodized aluminum. 

The flex arm is available in 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths.  The photo at right shows the 6 inch model.

Included

  • RAM-GN3-238 Diamond Shaped Adapter
  • GNeck2 Flex Arm, 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths
  • GN57mmPlate2, mounting plate for small 57 mm (2 1/4") instrument hole, mounting screws included

Note: Most customers are satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks.  However, they are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the short length units.  I now include a steel stiffening rod with the 6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck.  I recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if necessary.  Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or less straight.  They will hold much less load when bent with a sharp angle - such as a right angle bend.

$49.85 In
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GNeck2-Assy-Plate-DB-9 Flex Arm Assembly, With DB-9 Mounting Plate for Small Instrument Hole, and Extension Cable
Perfect for mounting and RAM or Nimbus cradle into a spare small 57 mm (2 1/4") instrument hole.  Made of machined and black anodized aluminum. The panel mounted DB-9f connector is the panel end of either a CAI-Pnl-0.5 or LX7007-Pnl-0.5 cable. The CAI-Pnl-0.5 cable runs from the back of a Cambridge 302 or Goddard PS-5a power converter or Borgelt PDA-PS power converter to a panel mounted DB-9f connector.  The LX7007-Pnl-0.5 runs from the back of an LX7007 to a panel mounted DB-9f connector.  The panel end of either of those cables mounts to the back of the GN57mmPlateDB-9.  The panel connector can be used to connect to a PDA or PC.

The flex arm is available in 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths.  The photo at right shows the 6 inch model.

Included

Note: Most customers are satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks.  However, they are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the short length units.  I now include a steel stiffening rod with the 6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck.  I recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if necessary.  Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or less straight.  They will hold much less load when bent with a sharp angle - such as a right angle bend.

$104.85 In
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GNeck-M10 Flex Arm, 12" or 18", With M10 threads
For use with microphones from Becker, Walter Dittel, Filser and Peiker Acustic.  The M10 threads fit into the microphone head. 
Diameter: 0.395 inches (10 mm)
Nuts and lock washers included
GnBracket-Rt-Angle right angle mounting bracket not included.
Not for use with PDA mounts because they are too long and have the wrong thread type.

Lengths:
  • 12 inch (30.5 cm), $21.05
  • 18 inch (45.7 cm), $26.05
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