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On Friday, November 1, 2013 3:52:07 PM UTC-7, wrote:
Pilots, Thanks for all your help in the prior thread about selecting a ship: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!to...ng/USacPAI8Pm4 I've decided on an ASW 27, Ventus 2, or LS6. If a pristine ASW20 or Ventus C were to show up, I would strongly consider one of those as well. There is a ship I'm considering in South Carolina. I'm in contact with the seller, however, he seems busy and has only sent minimal info and a few pictures. I was considering having an A&P person inspect the ship before I went through the expense of a flight from Seattle to South Carolina. Is that a good idea? Has anyone done that? Any tips on what to ask for? If the inspection works out, and I fly out and decide I like the ship, does anyone know of a company or service to use to ship a glider across the country (and can recommend)? Thanks! -Jason I bought an ASH26E this year sightonseen based on the recommendation of people that I trusted. The purchase worked out fine, but the trailer wiring was buggered up and I had to spend an hour or two rewiring the connector. I always come prepared for such contingencies, but many don't. I also replaced the tires which were 8 years old (take my word for it, trailer tire blowouts are no fun!). So don't forget to have the trailer inspected as well as the glider! Tom |
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On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 1:42:50 AM UTC-5, 2G wrote:
the trailer wiring was buggered up and I had to spend an hour or two rewiring the connector. If you are unhappy with the reliability of your trailer to vehicle electrical connection, I recommend upgrading to this http://www.powerwerx.com/powerpole-a...lash-boot.html This boot uses the Powerpole self-cleaning stainless steel spring contacts. A lot of people are using Powerpoles for other connections and may have already invested in the crimping tool |
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On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 6:24:11 AM UTC-8, son_of_flubber wrote:
On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 1:42:50 AM UTC-5, 2G wrote: the trailer wiring was buggered up and I had to spend an hour or two rewiring the connector. If you are unhappy with the reliability of your trailer to vehicle electrical connection, I recommend upgrading to this http://www.powerwerx.com/powerpole-a...lash-boot.html This boot uses the Powerpole self-cleaning stainless steel spring contacts. A lot of people are using Powerpoles for other connections and may have already invested in the crimping tool Just make sure to have handy a pigtail to adapt to the plug that everyone else at your flying area uses. You'll want them to be able to pull you out of the cow pasture when you've accidentally left the keys to your vehicle in your pocket. ;-) Craig |
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