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Author: skynomad :: *Topic StarterLocation: BulgariaSubject: Re: [Poll] right handed should thermal to the left?Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 12:39 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2 The airplane control stick is more easily and precisely moved to left for right-handed pilots, from biomechanic point of view. But this is completely different reason than thermalling in paragliding. The simple turning in paragliding would be to the right as we're more decisive with our dominant hand. It would be interesting what's the preferred[…]

Author: SavsLocation: Melbourne AustraliaSubject: Re: Bigme Color E-book Reader B6 + Stodeus UltraBipPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 11:52 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 27 I have just started setiing up the Bigme Color E-book Reader B6 again, sold my 1st one, regretted it and bought another one. What settings are used for nice brightness, my screen seems quite dull, but I remember it being really nice the first time. I use the screen brightness widget in XCTrack and it shows a[…]

Author: petr.kozisekSubject: Re: Development via trade-offs?Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 11:27 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 1 I fly for the 13th year and I have seen: Intruduction of high EN-Bs and starting great XC on them. Introduction of CCC and amazing performance vs. safety ratio on some of them Introduction of amazing EN-Ds with similar performance of CCC with much higher safety and comfort. Two-liners in EN-C, achievable level of great performance for most pilots Submarine type harnesses - improving[…]

Author: Anubis1964Location: Ticino, SwitzerlandSubject: Re: [Poll] right handed should thermal to the left?Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 9:32 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2 Apparently aviators like to turn left more than right. This has been studied 80 years ago leading to aircraft carriers having the "island" (the tower-like structure from where the ship is steered, flight deck is controlled, with lots of antennas and radars etc etc) always on the right side of the carrier. [ goto post ]

Author: arestifoSubject: Re: Flybello Castroy HarnessPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 8:05 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 32 Franzl wrote: '1st Delivery expected: from January 2026' thats what they say on their website - did anyone receive or even fly his harness already? impatient! Franzl They sent an update email, explaining they are going to be slightly delayed in deliveries, as they want to perform extra QC on the first production run. Last estimate they shared is end of Februrary. [ goto[…]