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| Adapter Plates | Forbes Aviation Products | Instrument Hole Reducers and Fillers |
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| Batteries | AMP | Battery Connectors |
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| Anderson Power Products | Powerpole Electrical Quick-Disconnect Connectors |
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| Cinch | Battery Connectors |
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| DIN Connectors | DIN Connectors - Used with battery boxes, microphones and speaker/junction boxes. | |||
| Walter Dittel | Battery Boxes |
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| Power-Sonic | Batteries |
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| Socket | 5V Lithium Ion Battery for PDAs |
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| Xenotronix | Battery Chargers |
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| Calendars | Soaring Photo Calendars from around the world |
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| Connectors | AMP | Battery Connectors |
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| Anderson Power Products | Powerpole Electrical Quick-Disconnect Connectors |
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| BNC Connectors - Used with GPS and radio antennas |
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| Cinch | Battery Connectors |
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| DIN Connectors | DIN Connectors - Used with battery boxes, microphones and speaker/junction boxes. |
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| Headset Plugs and Jacks |
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| Knee Board | Knee board for PDA or GPS |
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| Microphones | Becker | Boom Microphone, uses the same microphone head as the Filser boom microphone. The Becker version is more expensive, but uses a larger, longer and more rigid gooseneck arm and includes a pre-wired DIN connector. |
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| Cumulus | Gooseneck Flex Arms with M10 threads for use with microphones from Becker, Walter Dittel, Filser and Peiker Acustic |
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| Walter Dittel | Boom Microphone |
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| Peiker Acustic |
Very nice, low cost, several options for gooseneck lengths |
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| XCOM |
Boom Microphone - Designed to be used with the XCOM radio. Low cost. |
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| Mounting Arms | Cumulus Soaring, Inc. | Flex arms and mounting adapters for mounting PDAs and GPSs |
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| RAM | Articulated arms |
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| Posters | Soaring Posters |
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| Power Supplies | 12V Power supply |
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| Quick-Disconnect Couplings | CPC | CPC Quick-Disconnect Couplings - for tubing in pilot relief systems |
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| RJ Adapters | RJ Connector Adapters |
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| Screws | Winter | Mounting Screws |
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| Aearo E-A-R Specialty Composites | CONFOR Foam Energy Absorbing Seat Cushions with and without fabric covers |
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| Serial Port Card | Socket | Serial Port PC Card - add a serial port to a laptop computer |
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| Speakers | Becker | 4 Ohm speaker, 8 Watt, Includes junction box |
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| Walter Dittel | 4 Ohm, 30 Watt, includes junction box for easy wiring |
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| Peiker Acustic | 4 Ohm, 5 Watt, good quality, lowest price |
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| XCOM Avionics | 8 Ohm, 5 Watt |
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| Stickers | Operating range stickers for airspeed indicators and glider cockpit symbol decals |
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| Switches | Hamlin | Magnetic Reed Sensors |
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| Mountain Switch | Mechanical Lever Switches and Roller Lever Switches |
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| Push-to-Talk Switch, Control Stick Mount |
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| Suction Cup Mounts | Suction cup mount for GPS antenna |
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| RAM | Suction cup mount for PDAs, GPSs and GPS Flight Recorders |
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| Tape | 3M | 483 polyethylene gap seal tape - in white or transparent and 1" and 2" widths, lowest residue |
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| Bowlus Maxi-Tape | Bowlus Maxi polyethylene gap seal tape - with UV protectant to improve life in sunlight. |
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| Tie-Down Equipment | The CLAW - Aircraft Anchoring System |
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| Tie-down strap with padding and metal cam buckle |
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| Sailplane tie-down kit with 3 straps and 3 CLAW anchors | 3 x
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| Total Energy Probes | Borgelt | Fin and fuselage mounted TE Probes and mounts |
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| ILEC | Fin and fuselage mounted TE Probes and mounts |
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| Tow Rings | Schweizer | Classic Schweizer tow ring |
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| TOST | TOST double rings |
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| Tubing Connectors | ILEC | Air Filter and Water Trap |
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| Tubing Connectors |
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| Winter | Instrument tubing, metal tubing connectors and water traps. The metal connectors are very nice. Unlike plastic connectors, they can be re-used. |
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| Watches | Winter | Watch with glider image and Winter logo |
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| Water Meter | Water meter for measuring water volume for waterballast tanks |
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| Wingtip Skids | MZ Supplies | Light weight wing tip skids |
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| Wingtip Weights | Weighted bags for use holding down the glider's wingtip while on the ground |
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| Calendar-SSA-2009 | Soaring Calendar, 2009 From the Soaring Society of America The 2009 SSA Calendar is custom-designed with spectacular full color photos of sailplanes from photographers spanning the globe. Monthly grids feature plenty of space to write notes, make appointments and keep special occasions. Makes a great gift! Discount on quantity purchases. If you purchase 2 or more you will be charged $8.95 each rather than $12.95 each. The discount will be applied when the order is entered into my accounting software.
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$12.95 each $8.95 |
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| Calendar-SSA-2008 | Soaring Calendar, 2008 From the Soaring Society of America The 2008 SSA Calendar is custom-designed with spectacular full color photos of sailplanes from photographers spanning the globe. Monthly grids feature plenty of space to write notes, make appointments and keep special occasions. Makes a great gift!
I must admit that I'm a bit biased about
this calendar because the SSA very kindly selected 4 of my photos
from the 2008 Albert Lea Soaring Contest for use in the calendar.
Click on the small images below to see medium resolution versions. The
photos look a bit better in the calendar. |
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$6 | In Stock |
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| Calendar-SSA-2007 | Soaring Calendar, 2007 From the Soaring Society of America The 2007 SSA Calendar is custom-designed with spectacular full color photos of sailplanes from photographers spanning the globe. Monthly grids feature plenty of space to write notes, make appointments and keep special occasions. Dimensions Width: 14 inches (35.6 cm) Height (open): 22 inches (55.9 cm) |
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$6 | In Stock |
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| E08980 | Antenna connector, BNC
plug Solder type, for RG-58 cable This is an extremely nice BNC connector. Soldering is required for connecting this connector to a coaxial cable. Assembly Instructions: BNC_Assy.pdf |
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$13.95 | In Stock |
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| Connectors - Headset | |||||
| Jack-Headphone | Jack, Headphone,
2-conductor, 0.25" As found on aviation headsets for the speaker channel. Sometimes referred to as "JJ034". Accepts plugs with diameter: 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) |
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$5.95 | In Stock |
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| Jack-Microphone | Jack, Microphone,
3-conductor, 0.206" As found on aviation headsets for the microphone channel. Sometimes referred to as "JJ033". Accepts plugs with diameter: 0.206 inches (5.23 mm) |
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$6.95 | In Stock |
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| Plug-Headphone | Plug, Headphone,
2-conductor, 0.25" As found on aviation headsets for the speaker channel. Sometimes referred to as "PJ055B" or "M642/4-1". Plug Diameter: 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) |
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$13.95 | In Stock |
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| Plug-Microphone | Plug, Microphone,
3-conductor, 0.206" As found on aviation headsets for the microphone channel. Sometimes referred to as "PJ068" or "M642/5-1". Plug Diameter: 0.206 inches (5.23 mm) |
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$18.95 | In Stock |
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| NavPad | NavPad Knee board for
PDA or GPS A good, low cost mounting solution for your handheld GPS or PDA in stick-controlled sailplanes, airplanes, helicopters, ultralights, etc. The display is visible at a glance without special mounts or permanent installations. The tapered circular base conforms to your leg and is secured by a simple Velcro strap. Your electronic device is perfectly protected against vibrations. Instead of a GPS attach a clip board and you have a hands-free chart holder. All Velcro tape is included. PDA and GPS shown in photo are not included. Patent pending. Why is the NavPad yellow and not black? In warm weather, the interiors of airplanes with canopies collect a great deal of heat. This applies to items inside the cockpit as well. As a result, the kneepad or similar items become unpleasantly hot, especially if one is wearing shorts. As far as preventing this heat absorption is concerned, white would be the best choice. Unfortunately, it isn't very attractive. The next best choice is yellow, which we think is the best compromise. Dimensions:
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$39.95 | In Stock
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| Power Supplies | |||||
| Pwr-12V-500mA | Power Supply Wall plug 12V power supply. Input: 110 VAC, Output: 12V, 500 mA, Connector: 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC power plug. Perfect for powering any soaring GPS, flight computer, flight recorder, etc. |
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| Stickers | |||||
| W-6003-57mm | Airspeed Indicator Operating Range
Stickers - 57mm From Winter in Germany For use in Winter airspeed indicators in the 57 mm size Diameter of the rings: 45 mm Includes:
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$4.95 | In Stock |
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| W-6003-80mm | Airspeed Indicator Operating Range
Stickers - 80mm From Winter in Germany For use in Winter airspeed indicators in the 80 mm size Diameter of the rings: 58 mm Includes:
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$4.95 | In Stock |
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| OpRangeStickers-USA | Airspeed Indicator Operating Range
Stickers - USA Made in the USA - Not From Winter Approximate diameter of ring segments: 65 mm |
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$4.95 | In Stock |
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| GliderCockpitDecals | Glider Cockpit Symbol
Decals Cockpit symbol decals easily identify operating mechanisms for tow release, landing gear, canopy open and close, rudder control, ballast release, and spoiler flaps. Most symbols measure approx 1” x 1”. |
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$1.95 | In Stock |
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| Switch-PTT-EAO | Switch, Push-to-Talk This is a very nice metal push-to-talk button for use on the control stick. It is the same unit supplied by Walter Dittel and Filser. I have seen many low cost push-buttons used in gliders - they don't last very long. This is an industrial switch that will last for years. It has a very positive "click" so it is obvious when it has transitioned from off to on. Includes 3 contacts so it can be wired as normally-on or normally-off. Most radio installations require that it be wired as normally-off (current flows when it is pressed). Cable not included. If you want it with a cable you can order the Dittel version
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| Suction Cup Mount for GPS Antenna | |||||
| SuctionCupMountGPSAntenna | Suction Cup Mount for
GPS Antenna This unit is designed for mounting a small GPS antenna to a car windshield but it also works great on a sailplane canopy. It is a thin steel plate with mounting holes for a variety of GPS antennas. It includes 2 small mounting screws for use with the GPS antenna. Many GPS antennas have built-in magnets which work great without any need for mounting screws. Velcro would also work great. It is easy to bend the unit to the desired angle. The 4 suction cups hold onto the mounting surface well - provided you clean the surface and wet the suction cups before mounting. This unit is designed to hold a light load such as a GPS antenna. It is probably not strong enough to support anything much larger. Dimensions It works great with the products listed below:
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| Tie-Down Equipment | |||||
| CLAW-Kit-3 | The CLAW - Aircraft
Anchoring System - Complete 3 Anchor Kit The harder you pull, the more it grips the earth. The only tie down with a mechanical advantage. Designed exclusively for aircraft. Protect your investment with this Revolutionary new aircraft anchoring system. Included:
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Dimensions of carrying bag For many years I have used screw type anchors for securing my glider trailer. They are very time consuming to install and remove and physically draining. I am now using The Claw. It installs in a very short time and is also extremely easy to remove. Note: Not recommended for long term use because any temporary anchor will loosen over time. Designed for use with the load pulling straight up. The capacity is reduced dramatically when the load is applied from the side. Also, this system will work differently in different types of soil. Obviously, heavy clay or soil with turf on top is better than sandy or rocky soil. Note: This item is somewhat expensive to ship due to the high weight. |
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$99.95 | In Stock |
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| CLAW-1 | The CLAW - One CLAW and
3 Spikes The harder you pull, the more it grips the earth. The only tie down with a mechanical advantage. Included:
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| TieDownStrap | Padded
Tie-down Strap with Metal Cam Buckle This is a very nice tie-down strap with a padded foam cover over part of the strap and a metal cam buckle. It is perfect for use as a very secure tie-down strap for securing a glider. The padded area is soft to keep the strap from making scratches or marks on your glider. However, I can't guarantee that it will never make any marks - wind and sand are tough adversaries. The padded area is long enough to allow it to be wrapped around a wing tip or the tail of the glider 1 1/2 times (see photo at right) for a secure hold.
Perfect for use with The CLAW Aircraft
Anchoring Systems (see complete kit below) A complete set of 3 straps and 4 anchors would be ideal for most gliders with one on each wingtip (with a wing stand under each tip near the strap), one around the tail of the glider, and a short rope or strap to a tow-ring for securing the nose of the glider. Note: When using the straps to secure your glider's wing tip, be sure to use a wing stand under the wing near where the strap is used. Note: Do not wrap the strap around any control surfaces such as ailerons of flaps. Note: There are no guarantees on the strength of this strap. It is very strong, but don't come after me if your glider is damaged. |
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| TieDownKit | Sailplane Tie-Down Kit
with 3 Padded Straps and 4 CLAW Anchors You save $9.90 when you order this kit - as opposed to ordering the parts individually. It makes a very strong and reliable temporary tie-down system. You can also take one strap and one CLAW anchor (and a hammer) along with you in the glider for use during an off-airport landing. They could be used to secure one wing low to the ground with that wing pointed into the wind. This kit t it has only 3 straps and 4 anchors - the ideal for a secure setup for a glider. Included:
Note: The rope that is included in the CLAW-Kit-3 could be used together with a TOST or Schweizer tow ring to secure the nose of the glider to the CLAW anchor. Not Included: Note: When using the straps to secure your glider's wing tip, be sure to use a wing stand under the wing near where the strap is used. Note: Not recommended for long term use because any temporary anchor will loosen over time. Designed for use with the load pulling straight up. The capacity is reduced dramatically when the load is applied from the side. Also, this system will work differently in different types of soil. Obviously, heavy clay or soil with turf on top is better than sandy or rocky soil. Note: Do not wrap the strap around any control surfaces such as ailerons of flaps. Note: There are no guarantees on the strength of this strap and anchor system. It is very strong, but don't come after me if your glider is damaged in high winds. |
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| Tubing-Connector-NPT | Tubing Connector,
Plastic, 1/8 NPT male to 3/16" male barbed tube connector Barbed tube connector works with 3/16" tubing or 5 mm (inside diameter) tubing. Pricing $0.80 each for quantity 1 $0.70 each for quantity 10 $0.60 each for quantity 20 |
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| Tubing-Connector-Straight | Tubing Connector,
Straight, Plastic, 3/16" male barbed tube connector Works with 3/16" tubing or 5 mm (inside diameter) tubing. Pricing $0.80 each for quantity 1 $0.70 each for quantity 10 $0.60 each for quantity 20 See also the high quality metal tubing connectors from Winter. I prefer the more expensive metal connectors because they can be re-used many times. The plastic connectors are easier to knick and must then be replaced because even very small leaks can cause major errors in variometers. |
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| Tubing-Connector-Tee | Tubing Connector, Tee,
Plastic, 3/16" male barbed
tube connector Works with 3/16" tubing or 5 mm (inside diameter) tubing. Pricing $0.95 each for quantity 1 $0.85 each for quantity 10 $0.75 each for quantity 20 See also the high quality metal tubing connectors from Winter. I prefer the more expensive metal connectors because they can be re-used many times. The plastic connectors are easier to knick and must then be replaced because even very small leaks can cause major errors in variometers. |
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$0.95 | In Stock |
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| W-Watch | Watch, Winter, by
Renée Gerove Whoever sits in the cockpit knows – precision becomes a passion. The high-quality wrist watch is made by the well known manufacturer Renée Gerove who has produced clocks for more than 30 years. The fashionable noble-steel-casing is provided with a high-quality Swiss quartz-work. With unscratchable mineral-glass and noble leather bracelet. Special edition for our customers. Features the Winter logo and a nice image of a glider. |
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| WaterMeter | Water Meter With garden hose inlet (female) and outlet (male). Filling a glider's wings or tail with the desired amount of waterballast can be difficult. This garden hose flowmeter makes it easy to precisely fill your glider to the desired volume. It features an easy-to-read odometer type readout in single gallons (down to the tenth) and an additional rotary dial with a sweep hand reading one tenth of a gallon per revolution with graduations down to 1/100 of a gallon (1.28 fl oz). There is also a spinning trickle indicator showing if there is any flow at all to detect leaks. Total registration on the water meter dial is up to 10 million gallons, but the meter will last much longer than that. This meter is quality constructed of nickel plated waterworks bronze according to ISO 4064 standards for accuracy, quality and length of service life. This water meter conforms to or exceeds all published US and European accuracy standards and will reliably detect usage down to a hundredth of a gallon.
Units: U.S. Gallons Included:
Note: There is no reset button on the meter so you need to write down the reading before you start filling. The best approach is to calculate the desired final reading before you start filling by adding the start value to the desired number of gallons. Waterballast Conversion Tables |
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$89.95 | In Stock
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| WingtipWtBag-20 | Weight Bag - 20 Pound This weight bag is perfect for holding the wingtip of your glider down while on the ground. It is filled with 20 lbs of steel shot. The bag can be laid on top of the wingtip, or for gliders with winglets, one of the handles can be looped around the winglet. They are made of 1000 denier Black Textured Nylon with a water resistant polyurethane coating on the inside, triple sewn with a safety strip at the bottom. The steel shot is encapsulated in a 6 mil poly inner bag, which is heat sealed. They include both a carry handle and a butterfly handle of polypropylene webbing. The 2 handles make it very easy to carry.
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| WingtipWtBag-Empty | Weight Bag - Empty -
Holds 15 to 20 Lbs This weight bag is perfect for holding the wingtip of your glider down while on the ground. It offers a rugged carrying handle. The bag can be laid on top of the wingtip, or for gliders with winglets, the handle can be looped around the winglet. It is small and lightweight when empty so it can be easily stowed in the glider for use in the event of an off-airport landing. It is delivered empty. It can be filled with 15 to 20 lbs of steel shot, or sand, or dirt, or gravel, etc. It is made of 1000 denier black textured nylon with a water resistant polyurethane coating on the inside. Two sets of Velcro closures on each side of the saddle-shaped bag are used to do a doubly good job of locking in the user supplied sand, dirt, or gravel. The Velcro closures are much better than the zippers found on similar products - because zippers have sharp edges that could scratch your glider. This product is not intended to be filled with water. Dimensions |
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