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Very nice, low cost, several options for gooseneck lengths

Boom Microphone - Designed to be used with the XCOM radio.  Low cost.

Seat Cushions

Price

Dimensions:

• Width: 4.7 inches (120 mm)
• Length of curved base: 5.9 inches (150 mm)
• Height from lowest point to highest point of tall end: 4.0 inches (101 mm)

Detailed Drawing: RJ-Adapter-Panel-dwg.pdf

Diameter of the rings: 45 mm

Includes:

• Yellow Ring
• Green Ring
• White Ring
• Yellow Triangle (for approach speed)
• Red Line

Diameter of the rings: 58 mm

Includes:

• Yellow Ring
• Green Ring
• White Ring
• Yellow Triangle (for approach speed)
• Red Line

Approximate diameter of ring segments: 65 mm

Dimensions
Diameter of threads: 10 mm (0.39 inches)
Diameter of button: 6.4 mm (0.25 inches)
Overall length: 35 mm (1.38 inches)
Maximum diameter inside control stick: <14 mm (0.55 inches)

Dimension Diagram

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
Top mounting surface: 2.60 x 2.64 inches (66 x 67 mm)
Suction Cup surface: 1.6 x 1.6 inches (41 x 41 mm)
Suction Cup Diameter: 0.83 inches (21 mm)

It works great with the products listed below:

• Transplant GPA-18 - magnet mount
• LX Navigation Colibri - Velcro mount
• Cambridge 302 or 302A - Velcro mount
• EW Avionics microRecorder antenna - Velcro mount?
• EW Avionics microRecorder unit and antenna - Velcro mount - This has not been tested yet.  The mount and suction cups may or may not be strong enough to hold the logger and antenna.
  Note: Mounting the microRecorder in direct sunlight in a closed cockpit on a hot day may cause the unit to overheat and shut-down.

Included: 

• Carrying Bag
• 3 CLAW Anchors
• 9 spikes
• 1 hammer
• 30-ft rope

Features:

• Easy installation... Easy removal. No more struggling with screw-in anchors
• Light-weight aircraft aluminum with hardened corrosion resistant spikes
• Tremendous holding strength. The harder you pull, the more The "Claw®" grips
• The "Claw®" system has a 3600 lb. combined capacity (1,200 lb. each)
• Strategically located directly under tie-down points of aircraft to reduce tripping hazards
• Low profile will not puncture tires
• Ideal for all aircraft up to a light twin
• Compact storage bag and contents weigh only 8 pounds
• Limited lifetime warranty
• Made in the USA

Dimensions of carrying bag
Length: 11.6 inches (295 mm)
Width: 5.7 inches (145 mm)
Height: 4.9 inches (125 mm)
Weight: 10 lbs

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.

Included: 

• 1 CLAW Anchor
• 3 spikes

Not Included:

• Hammer
• Carrying bag
• Rope

JJ Wing Tie-Down Kit
The JJ Wing Tie Down Kit is a simple, yet effective solution for anchoring your wings to the ground. It is especially helpful if your glider does not have tie-down fittings. As you can see in the photo at right, the system uses a padded aluminum wing saddle and tie-down ratchet straps with 2 hooks. The wing saddle fits over the trailing edge of the wing and the straps run around the leading edge of the wing and down to the hooks for attachment to an anchor. The system is designed to be small and lightweight - so you can take it along with you on your cross-country soaring adventures.

Note that anchors are not included.

Included:

• 2 padded aluminum wing saddles
• 2 tie-down ratchet straps with 2 hooks each

Not Included:

• Anchors or spikes or stakes for securing the system to the ground. For that you may want to consider the CLAW system.

Dimensions:

• Width: 7.8 inches (20 cm)
• Length: 7.5 inches (19 cm)
• Weight of complete kit (including 2 wing saddles and straps and hooks): 1.3 pounds (0.59 Kg)

Perfect for use with The CLAW Aircraft Anchoring Systems (see complete kit below)

Dimensions:
Width of blue strap: 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Width of red foam padding: 1.75" (44.5 mm)
Length of blue strap: 15' 6" (4.72 m)
Length of red foam padding (covers over part of the blue strap): 5' 3" (1.60 m)
Diameter of coil when coiled for storage: 6.5" (16.5 cm)

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.

$130
for 3
($5 off)

$170
for 4
($10 off)

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:

• 3 Padded Tie-Down Straps - One for the tail and one on each wingtip (with a wing stand under each tip, near the strap)
• One complete CLAW-Kit-3 and one CLAW-1 for a total of 4 CLAW anchors - One for each wingtip, one under the tail and one for use under the towhook.

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:

• 2 Wing Stands
• TOST or Schweizer tow ring

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.

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.

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.

This is a complete kit - ready to use - just connect it to your water hose. 

Units: U.S. Gallons

Included:

• Water Meter
• Instruction Manual
• Brass adapters with garden hose inlet (female) and outlet (male) fittings
• Shut-off valve
• 2+ ft (61 cm) long back-pressure hose (required for accurate measuring)
• Waterballast Conversion Tables
• Note which reads:
  Note: The flow meter is accurate to +/- 2.5% for flow rates of 3 to 30 gallons/minute. It will not accurately measure the water volume if water is flowing slowly through it. Therefore I recommend that you use the valve to start and stop the flow of water quickly.
  
  Note: The included hose is 6 feet long. If desired, it can be cut down to a minimum of 2 feet (61 cm). The 2 foot (61 cm) minimum is required to assure there is enough back pressure for accurate flow measurement. It is OK for the hose to be longer than 2 feet.

Waterballast Conversion Tables
This conversion table was created to make it easy to calculate the required number of gallons for a given number of liters, kg, or pounds of water.  I have done my best to make them as accurate as possible, but it is the pilot's responsibility to verify that they are correct and the glider is loaded properly.
Waterballast Conversion Tables

Dimensions
Length: 17 inches (432 mm), Width: 8 inches (203 mm), Thickness when lying flat (approximate): 2 inches (51 mm)

Note: Due to the high weight, this item is somewhat expensive to ship.

Dimensions
Length: 17.5 inches (445 mm), Width: 11 inches (279 mm)
Empty Weight: 5.6 ounces (0.35 Lbs, 159 gram)

Paul E. Remde

8661 Connelly Place
Savage, Minnesota 55378
USA

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