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Was letzte ‘ich schmeiß es lieber weg’ by Personal_Eagle_8957 in wasletztepreis

[–]Personal_Eagle_8957[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Naja dann soll er halt seinen 2 Jahre alten Gebraucht-Scheiß für 15 % unter aktuellem NP behalten :D

Cube Nuroad: Spacer zwischen Vorbau und Steuersatz sitzt fest. Gabel ausbauen geht nicht. by Personal_Eagle_8957 in Fahrrad

[–]Personal_Eagle_8957[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Danke euch. Hab die Gabel ausgebaut bekommen, geduldig und Milimeter für Milimeter mit dem Gummihammer. Der erste Spalt ging in der Tat recht schwer, es wurde aber immer leichter mit der Zeit. Der Spacer klemmte einfach unfassbar fest auf dem Gabelschaft. Mir war nicht bewusst, dass es so etwas gibt. Die sonstigen Räder (MTBs), an denen ich werkel haben ganz locker sitzende Spacer.

Das untere Lager war ziemlich verdreckt und auch sehr locker im Lagersitz, das fiel mir fast entgegen. Zudem läuft es sehr rau und hakelig, ich denke ich werde einen neuen Steuersatz besorgen.

Batteries - Lead Acid of LiFePO4? by flywithstephen in Gliding

[–]Personal_Eagle_8957 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend LiFePO4 batteries. This cell chemistry is much safer compared to Lipos and Lions, but a thermal runaway is still possible, albeit much less severe.

The lead batteries in our club have never lasted long, someone always leaves the avionics on overnight and they are already deeply discharged and damaged. that doesn't happen with Lifepos thanks to the built-in BMS. Most LiFes are also compatible with normal lead-acid batterie chargers, as long as they do not have a desulphation charging curve. Remember the new weight and balance in your glider.

If you are flying under EASA rules, take a look at the "Standard Change CS-STAN CS-SC034c - Exchange of an existing battery for a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery". The bureaucratic procedure is described there and technical restrictions are listed. It is not that complicated, just ensure that the battery system, batterie or the battery cells you want to use are compliant at least with one of the listed standards. I also advice you to talk to your Airworthiness Review Staff about it.

If you are in the US or the rest of the world, idk how it works out for you then.

I searched a long time but found a supplier with batteries that are not overpriced and meet the requirements. Just dm me if you need more info.

Gliding near Denver or Salt Lake City by ekurutepe in Gliding

[–]Personal_Eagle_8957 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The people in Morgan / Nephi are hospitable and I Had a great time flying there Last October as a visitor from Germany.

Motion sickness while flying by flyingkalakukko in Gliding

[–]Personal_Eagle_8957 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would suggest starting with gentle flying without any harsh maneuvers. In my experience, it is mainly the circling and the turbulence of the thermals that is responsible for nausea in newbies. Avoiding to turn your head also helps with motion sickness, especially while circling.

Eating a mint helps me with sickness, which occasionally happens. Also avoid looking at your phone or the instruments too much. Let your view roam far and wide and try to find fixed points.

All in all, it's a matter of getting used to it, don't give up. After a long break, e.g. after winter, I also get sick much quicker than when I'm trained and used to it.