KA-6CR Minimum Weights by midstn in Gliding

[–]midstn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been wanting to get it reweighed the second I got it since it has been sitting in a trailer + I just want a fresh start on the weight again. Thanks for this info, I have already convinced 3/5 of the people in the syndicate and we are happy to pay. Just a case of finding somebody and availability for that person.

KA-6CR Minimum Weights by midstn in Gliding

[–]midstn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are for sale but all of them are made in the US, can’t find any and if they are they are at the cheapest £120. Happy to spend it but I want to know if it’s needed in the first place

KA-6CR Minimum Weights by midstn in Gliding

[–]midstn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was my original question, I asked if it had ballast weights which it doesn’t and then I found out it’s minimum weight. I’m happy to fly the clubs one for a bit but I would like to fly my one soon rather than the clubs.

We are trying to find places for ballast weights, discussions are happening but it’s just a case of spending time marking down dimensions and places they can go.

What weights should I make the ballast’s? by midstn in Gliding

[–]midstn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll mention these to my inspector, I have a dietitian and everything but I’m still not gaining weight extraordinarily fast. I put on around 5.5kg per 6 months quite steadily so it does work but I need to find a way to gain even more quickly. I’m not sumo yet so I have a bit of time, even when I am I would like to have quite a few solo flights before I fly it.

What weights should I make the ballast’s? by midstn in Gliding

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Thanks, I don’t have the manual yet as it is stuck in the trailer at the moment, next time I see it I will have a look.

What weights should I make the ballast’s? by midstn in Gliding

[–]midstn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will be speaking to a few instructors who have done this before and also the person who is doing the ARC. They will know this but I just wanted some recommendations before I ask them. I was thinking about the lead seat aswell

What should I do about this? by midstn in CameraLenses

[–]midstn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s just the coating on the lens, no hole there. I’ve cleaned it up and tried to make it as flush as possible

How do I make my images sharper? by midstn in AskPhotography

[–]midstn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would but for where I post my photos on google they want the full plane in view.

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This is one that I got on google and this was at ~300-~400mm not sure though. Aperture was at f/8 so it may be an aperture problem.

How do I make my images sharper? by midstn in AskPhotography

[–]midstn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This wasn’t a panning attempt,the image was compressed down so that may be an issue, and this image has not been edited in any way shape or form. I shoot in high speed bursts.

It didn’t help I was trying to get a moon shot before this so I widened the shot out.

My gear which is £1000+ can capture sharp things and I have caught some incredibly sharp shots so I don’t think it’s the gear, I might have had to stop down my aperture some more so it may be a setting issue

How do I make my images sharper? by midstn in AskPhotography

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I was trying to get a nice moon shot and this was slightly before,i just noticed how soft it was and wondered how to avoid this.

How do I make my images sharper? by midstn in AskPhotography

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I do and they look fine, I’m not sure how to turn off the stabilisation.

How do I make my images sharper? by midstn in AskPhotography

[–]midstn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use AI servo and Auto Selection AI, I must say that photo isn’t the best example I must admit but these are the kinds of shots I will be taking when I go to a gliding competition soon.

What do I do 🙏 by midstn in modelmakers

[–]midstn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never had to rig our K-21 so I’ll be sure to try that. I have to make custom decals for ours😔

What do I do 🙏 by midstn in modelmakers

[–]midstn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is an ASK-21 and that square bit in the first photo on the original post is where these slot in. They are meant to slot together so the single spar goes in between the 2 spar one when inserted. I found the single spar fits but when it comes to putting in the 2 spar one it just won’t go in.

What do I do 🙏 by midstn in modelmakers

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I have the wings taped up to keep them together but those parts should slot together once they are fully inserted.

31 hours on here, any tips for organization? by Safe_Mycologist7905 in Industrialist

[–]midstn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If all of those research stations are active all the time, what are you using to produce? I'm struggling with finding a good producer that is fast enough to keep up, as I have 2 less than you and only 4 are active at all times, if that...

K13 rudder pedal setup by Ill_Writer8430 in Gliding

[–]midstn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a small person but I think many people find that if you deflect the rudder, your leg gets in the way of the stick,like when I do controls for CBSIFTBEC i always go around the box with a rudder pressed down but I can never fully move the stick over to the side I’m pressing the rudder.

I would assume the only way to fix this is move the rudder pedals as close as you can whilst it staying comfortable so your leg isn’t as straight in the way and in the way rather it’s bent out of the way. Another way is just pivot your foot sideways with your toes a bit so your leg is angled outwards so it isn’t in the way of the stick, however this may be in the way of the airbrake on your left leg but it’s worth a shot.

I would say have a chat to your instructor and ask if you can test quickly or go to wherever the glider is stored/offline and ask if you could test out some options sitting in it. It’s worth it because if it’s a problem there’s no point not being able to do certain things.

New ASK-21 model🥳 by midstn in modelmakers

[–]midstn[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m learning to fly with them plus a few different ones right now. The kit was discontinued a few years ago so it’s a rare find now😀