Author: QuentinASubject: Re: Vector VarioPosted: Thu Dec 04, 2025 21:07 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 120 It appears that it is already compatible with the LK8000 application, although we have not tested it yet. Please note that we have just found a sound bug in version 1.32b. This version is no longer available, but if you have already installed it, you can update directly to 1.32c from the Configurator. Note: if you are using the Configurator from a computer, you may[…]
Author: FranzlLocation: Tyrol/AustriaSubject: Re: Top speed is relevant, regardless of glide performancePosted: Thu Dec 04, 2025 19:49 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 19 zen wrote: Usually, on an A-class glider, the coefficient number, if only we could measure it...of getting pinned in strong wind is higher than on higher-rated gliders, even if the higher-rated glider stays at the same speed as the A-class glider. The high-rated glider will creep forward slowly, even at the same speed. Cheers, Ziad Hi Ziad, that[…]
Author: ELSAGOAL :: *Topic StarterSubject: ELSAGOALPosted: Thu Dec 04, 2025 18:10 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 0 My name is Elsa Gonzalez and I've been flying in northern Spain for 10 years, which I can prove with my Spanish ID card, but even so, the moderators want to ban me because they don't like what I write in this forum. [ goto post ]
Author: ELSAGOALSubject: Re: Do we prefer ignorance? Discussions about PG safetyPosted: Thu Dec 04, 2025 17:57 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 73 Of course, historically humans have always preferred ignorance, and if you show them the truth they'll burn you at the stake, calling you a witch.
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Author: zenLocation: LebanonSubject: Re: Top speed is relevant, regardless of glide performancePosted: Thu Dec 04, 2025 16:49 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 19 Jerome Daoust wrote: Good discussion, but sometimes it is not about glide performance...
Top speed on a lower rated wing remains relevant for avoiding getting blown back over a ridge, in the case of an unexpected wind increase.
If a lower rated wing becomes less efficient in glide at its maximum airspeed, that can be a bonus to[…]
Author: Forum ModeratorsLocation: UniversalSubject: Re: OZONE SKYTEX 27 gr. classic 1Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2025 16:36 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 95 FYI:
We noticed some joint actions including "karma-bombing" in this thread from a certain group of people with partly fake names. We will lock this thread now until we are able to sort this things out._________________The Moderation Team
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