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rotor
Pulcino
59 Posts |
 Posted - 21/05/2012 : 10:34:39
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Does anyone know if a RAM-mount can be fitted on the 61CS craddle?
www.rammount.com
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mazuk
Falchetto
Germany
112 Posts |
Posted - 21/05/2012 : 11:14:35
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| The cradle has four holes about 30 x 38mm apart. |
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knowo
New Entry
Austria
4 Posts |
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kestrel19
Falchetto
United Kingdom
139 Posts |
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wolf_pg
Falchetto
Czech Republic
148 Posts |
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kestrel19
Falchetto
United Kingdom
139 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2012 : 14:06:53
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These look like the same standard plate as the link I pointed at- I'm using one with a Vertica V1.
Bad news is the separation is 30mm vertically and 20mm horizontally.
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Allan Broadribb
Aquilotto
USA
235 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2012 : 22:14:07
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| I attach my Mios to any flat mount with velcro - is this not a possibility? Allan. |
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rotor
Pulcino
59 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2012 : 11:01:33
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Thanks for all the advise, this is my solution:
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Edited by - rotor on 21/06/2012 07:40:44 |
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Marco from Hangar 5
Aquila imperiale
Netherlands
438 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2012 : 16:52:45
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Originally posted by rotor
Thanks for all the advise, this is my solution:
I have been flying for years like this with a home made knee stand thing for my GPS Pilot III...it looks very silly, but works fine, and very comfortable.
One thing though.. and rust me on this.. you should mount it to your other leg! (try to grip the stick...hmmm) 
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Marco
BU (PH-588)
Mini Nimbus HS7, s/n 039
http://www.zweef.nl/
Zweefvliegclub Den Helder, NETHERLANDS |
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rotor
Pulcino
59 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 07:14:01
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As you know, the inside of a glidercockpit is sometimes like a "tourist-class seat" (or worse) and it is often very "busy" especially on the leftside (spoilers, gear, trim and flaphandle). Plenty of room on the rightside and the stick isn't a problem. |
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davesalmon
Pterodattilo
United Kingdom
885 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 09:06:41
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| Years ago, when gps was new, mounting on your leg was discouraged in the UK, as you had to look down, well away from looking out. It was suspected that one mid air collision may have been caused by a pilot looking down at his new toy. |
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Marco from Hangar 5
Aquila imperiale
Netherlands
438 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 13:51:22
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Originally posted by davesalmon
Years ago, when gps was new, mounting on your leg was discouraged in the UK, as you had to look down, well away from looking out. It was suspected that one mid air collision may have been caused by a pilot looking down at his new toy.
That is if you mount it flat on your leg, but with this stand it is pretty much in front of you, flown years like this and was quite comfortable, I did not have to bend my head down to have a look.
@rotor, I dont know how you fly, but when you have your hand on the stick your fore arm will cross your upper right leg.. if there is your HOLUX, it will be in the way.. When the stand is on your left leg, you can still operate all levers with your left hand, because it goes behind your stand.. well, you will see for yourself soon enough :) |
Marco
BU (PH-588)
Mini Nimbus HS7, s/n 039
http://www.zweef.nl/
Zweefvliegclub Den Helder, NETHERLANDS |
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freewing70
Pterodattilo
Italy
1075 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2012 : 14:52:04
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| The right place for a knee stand is "on the pea": in the middle, between the left and the right leg. |
aeroclub valle d'aosta
http://www.aecaosta.it
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Berto
Pterodattilo
Italy
1244 Posts |
Posted - 13/06/2012 : 10:13:26
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It seems to me that in considering this solution the safety aspect has been overlooked.
It may never happen, but in case you have to jump with the parachute I wouldn't want to have such a bulky equipment strapped to my leg, and possibly even wired to the glider.
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Marco Bertoluzza
AVM Voghera
... intanto mettilo a terra, poi parliamo dopo ... |
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Marco from Hangar 5
Aquila imperiale
Netherlands
438 Posts |
Posted - 14/06/2012 : 16:13:25
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Originally posted by Berto
It seems to me that in considering this solution the safety aspect has been overlooked.
It may never happen, but in case you have to jump with the parachute I wouldn't want to have such a bulky equipment strapped to my leg, and possibly even wired to the glider.
Just my 2 cents.
I have thought about this when I was flying with such configuration, but figured out that the stand with GPS would not be in the way when bailing out, using the "rolling over the side" method. The USB connector will disengage very easy, so the wire is no problem eather.. Once under the parachute, the stand will slide down your leg that is less wide then your upperleg, at that moment is gets so loose it will drop from your leg, or you should be able to kick it off, so it wont be a problem during the landing. |
Marco
BU (PH-588)
Mini Nimbus HS7, s/n 039
http://www.zweef.nl/
Zweefvliegclub Den Helder, NETHERLANDS |
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RAM-mount compatible?