I have created several presentations explaining soaring avionics, flight computers, flight recorders and general avionics wiring.

SPOT, Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) and Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) - This presentation talks about the basics of what SPOT, ELTs and PLBs do and how they might benefit you. It covers the applicable ELT FARs and TSOs. It also covers the 6 September 2007 announced termination of processing of distress signals emitted by 121.5 MHz by the International COSPAS-SARSAT Organization on 1 February 2009 and how that might impact you. A comparison is shown between the features and pricing of the SPOT versus the ACR ResQFix PLB. Download this presentation for complete details.

Soaring Flight Computers and Recorders - This presentation details GPS systems for use for soaring pilots. I talk about how flight recorders are used, how they are wired together, how to upload and download flight logs and other details. I deal with what flight computers bring to the party, how they can help soaring, how they can drive moving map PDA displays, file structure, etc. Download this presentation for complete details.

Avionics Wiring - I have seen many glider avionics installations which have made my hair stand on end (or fall out altogether). This presentation is intended to provide instruction in some best practices on the wiring of avionics. Topics include wires types and gauges, crimp lugs, power, batteries, insulation, mounting, etc. Download the 2007 SSA convention presentation for complete details. Be sure to also read "Chapter 11 - AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS" in the FAA's Advisory Circular AC 43.13-1B. Also, there is a Jan 17, 2009 DRAFT Presentation available for download.

Basics of Dr Jacks BlipMaps and BlipSpots - Here is a short presentation on the use of blipmaps and blipspots which was created for a ChicagoLand Glider Council meeting. Download this presentation for complete details. Also available is Dr. Jack's presentation from the 2003 SSA convention (by kind permission).

Wedekind Sleeves - This presentation details the installation of Wedekind Sleeves on L'Hotelier fittings. See this web site for complete details.

ChicagoLand Glider Council - These presentations come from past ChicagoLand Glider Council meetings.

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