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Old November 18th 10, 07:10 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
John Cochrane[_2_]
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On Nov 18, 12:33*pm, Eric Greenwell wrote:
On 11/18/2010 6:43 AM, Mike the Strike wrote:



I also have some concerns about a rental program requiring the
temporary installation of a unit. *I


Don't worry about the device being "loose": the 3M "mushroom" tape is
fully capable of keeping the unit in place under 20 G+ forces, based on
the testing of my SPOT mounting,


My latest info is that there will be some nifty easy mounting devices
for the regular Power Flarm. Among others, a L shaped bracket that
uses this super-velcro to hook to the canopy rail, and a suction-cup
system like Cambridge provided with the model 20. And more on the way.
They seem to get the idea that installation is important!

John Cochrane