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Old December 19th 07, 09:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Marc Ramsey
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Default AoA keep it going!

John Smith wrote:
Marc Ramsey wrote:

An indicator for an AoA meter could consist of something as simple as
three LEDs, say a bright red one for approaching stall, green for
minimum sink, blue for best L/D and above, with the red LED blinking
faster as AoA gets closer to stall. The LEDs could be mounted on a
short stick above the instrument glare shield, or even attached to
sunglasses


Or even better, install a fist which knocks your head every time you get
slow... I still can't see the advantage of three LEDs over one pointer.
Obviously I'm getting old...


Yes, I'm sure someone could provide you with the option of a knock in
the head or even an electric shock (non-lethal, I'd assume), if you
prefer. The problem with pointers is that they don't do much good if
you're currently looking at something else.

Marc