Author: zsheehanLocation: New York, USASubject: Re: Winter gloves for flying in the mountainsPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 22:47 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 135 I'd love to see a photo of how you've got that rigged up, if you have a chance can you share ? Thanks! DrApnea wrote: My setup which has worked well for winter flying... Heated glove liners of your choice, just make sure they don't have any circuitry besides the carbon heat cord within them. Without electronics,[…]
Author: petr.kozisekSubject: Re: Stuck in FrontalsPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 20:03 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 24 zenci_hayalet wrote: I don't know if there is a method to replicate this type of stuck in frontals to test them, but if it is possible, it should be somehow included in EN tests. Let's say if EN tests check the behaviour of the glider at 50% chord collapse for frontal behaviour, 70-80% collapse test for collapses stuck in, should be added. I had[…]
Author: JamesparaglideSubject: Re: Small doubleskin vs singleskin safetyPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 18:18 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 5 I now own a bigger bulky glider and miss having a smaller glider for hike and fly. I don't think a single skin is right for me, I feel the disadvantages don't outweigh the advantages enough. The only reason to have it would be if take off was a lot shorter. But with a little wind then it won't matter. The Kode[…]