Both your height and weight are within the upper limit, and you will fit very comfortably in all versions of the Silent. Our US representative is a lean 6 foot 1 inch and fits comfortably in the cockpit (wearing a parachute and with the rudder pedals on the second-to-last notch). A 6' 3" 185lb pilot barely fitted in the Silent Club (also with a parachute, but last pedal notch).

NO! This is not what self-launchers are designed for! Self-launchers generally spend minimal time in the power mode and most of their lives soaring. Their engines are used for some taxiing, predominantly for launching, and occasionally for retrieval or ferry flights. Basically the engine exists to provide opportunities.

Before answering your question, we should point out that a fixed tailwheel is standard equipment on the pure sailplanes. The fuel-injected self-launch Silent Club, Silent 2, and Silent 2 TARGA sailplanes come standard with steerable tailwheels and wingtip wheels. A steerable tailwheel does not make much sense for the un-powered versions of the Silent or for the electric self-launch Silent Club. The glider remains in the tail-down position with a pilot on board.

The Silent Club, Silent 2, and Silent 2 TARGA can easily be upgraded to the self-launch configuration. A complete powerplant kit is available for this transformation.

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The self-launch Silent Club, Silent 2, and Silent 2 TARGA each have an engine battery (8Ah) that is charged via a flywheel generator when the engine is running. We do not recommend running instruments or avionics that draw much current from the engine battery (basic variometers are usually ok). Instead, we recommend the auxiliary battery tray option for electrical instruments, radio, GPS, Palm, transponder, etc.

Unfortunately we cannot offer the Alisport engine and pylon for use in other aircraft. It has been specifically designed for use in the Silent self-launchers.

Maintain aero-tow proficiency (can also be interpreted as a gesture of support for your local aero-tow operation)

Most self-launchers with an extended pylon and stationary propeller experience a sink rate from 2 to 3 times worse than the corresponding clean sailplane. For example, the self-launch Silent Club at 83 km/h (45 knots) with the pylon extended and the propeller at the 12 o'clock position has a sink rate of approximately 1.8 m/s (350 fpm) yielding a corresponding L/D of 13:1. For comparison, the same sink rate can be obtained with approximately 1/4 air-brake extension.

The electric self-launch Silent sailplanes are presently only available in ready-to-fly form. There are no plans at present to develop kits. Let us know if you are interested!

With the standard batteries the electric self-launch Silent Club can climb to approximately 2000m (6600ft) on a charge. Most pilots will climb to a lesser altitude and shut it down in the first thermal, retaining the remainder of the charge for a save. Re-charge times are rapid and depend on the available outlet voltage (not the batteries). The Silent electric powerplant was initially developed for gliderports in Europe that have noise restrictions and are only allowed to winch launch.

The propeller is a two-blade folding design (folding motion is in the plane of the propeller disc) and the blades swing outward by centrifugal force. Propeller diameter is 1.92 m (75.6"). The maximum electric motor speed is 4000rpm. Best climb performance is at 3400rpm. With a belt reduction of 25:64 (1:2.56) the propeller speed during climb is approximately 1300rpm. The empty weight with batteries is typically 200 to 208kg (440 to 458lbs) depending on instruments and accessories.

The FAI-DU Class dictates a flight weight of no more than 220kg (485 lbs). The empty weight of a 12.0m Silent Club pure glider is 135kg (298 lbs) if kept simple (minimum instruments, no polyurethane paint, etc). This leaves 85kg (187 lbs) for pilot and flight gear. With the introduction of the Silent 2 and Silent 2 TARGA with their better glide ratios, attempting FAI-DU records with a Silent Club no longer makes a lot of sense. The 13.0 meter Silent 2 and 13.

NO. MSG Bn currently has no height standards. As long as Marines fall within USMC height/weight standards, they are eligible for MSG duty. Just ask your detachments to build a platform in Post One for you to stand on so you can see out the window. Not kidding: we had one in my last post for a female shorter than me, the tall guys had their faces all up by the ceiling tiles. Oh, and good luck finding gear small enough to fit you.

If your loved one is disabled from a heart attack or stroke or weak from heart surgery, you may not be able to take care of all his needs by yourself. Contact your healthcare provider for home-health resources in your community. They can help you in this and many other ways. At the very least, they can show you how to give a sponge bath by yourself. Or they can provide staff to bathe him regularly. Put a stool in your shower or bathtub with a rubber mat underneath it.

Yes, and as surprising as it may sound, there is actually more (front seat) "pure" leg room in most M20's than many other brands. Just about anyone 6'2" (and under) can fly an original length "short body" M20E or C, and still carry folks sitting behind them. For pilots much taller or if you carry 4 large adults much of the time, we recommend a mid length M20F,J, K, etc. .

eight-foot tall fence may be built in those areas where a building is allowed. In other words, if a fence is on or outside the required setback line, the fence may be up to 8 feet tall (see answer to Question 1 for typical setbacks). In some cases, where there is a small change in topography of up to two or three feet, it may be possible to build a combination retaining wall and fence at the property line subject to approval of a Zoning Administrator's Permit.

For persons without a glider rating, the recommended flight training is to pursue flight lessons at any gliderport and obtain a glider pilot's license (preferably with flights in a single-seat composite glider). See the SSA website places to fly. This will legally allow you to fly the Silent. The actual transition to the Silent is straightforward. All flight characteristics are forgiving and entirely typical of the majority of sailplanes available for rent.

The small could work for both of you as long as you are both within the hip measurements for the small (28-45 inche hip size). As you get further apart in height however, it will be more and more difficult to both use the same pack. All of the packs include a fairly long webbing, which allows the pack to be worn comfortably by a tall person with a narrow waist, but at a certain point, the padded area just won't be long enough and a Long Straps model would probably work better.

I am 5’10" in bare feet, easily 6’3” in heals, towering over most men. I am strong and slender, yet curvaceous. My feet are a narrow size 9.5, and impeccably groomed and manicured.

You can order an extension lead from our order page, 2 metres in length & specially made for this purpose.

No, we regard 6 feet as being the ‘standard size’ but Photobanners can be produced in almost any length. The order form gives several options. If none of these meet your requirements either use the pricing structure on the Ordering Notes page or contact us to discuss your requirements.

Hanggliders can be launched, flown and landed in winds from zero to about 30 mph safely. When winds get above about 40 mph, the associated turbulence makes all aspects of flight substantially less comfortable. Generally, ideal winds for launching and landing are from 5 to 20 mph depending on the flying site. Wind speed is less important in flight since the pilot controls the air speed of the glider whatever the wind speed may be.

We do offer an option if the total weight is over 200 pounds: Do either or both prospective passengers cross-country ski or snowshoe? One person can ride in the dog sled to the halfway point, then switch with the other person who is snowshoeing or x-c skiing along with or behind the team. We've done this with families with great success, who plan on returning for another ride with us.

Use your lean body mass pounds to determine how much protein. For example a person at 10% body fat would have 180 lean pounds needing 180g of protein per day. Yes that is a lot over three meals, but many of my clients have no problem doing this. You can use a whey based shake 30 minutes after training if you like to add 50 grams of protein to your daily intake, making it easier to get your total protein in during the day.

When the CD to MP3 Ripper is installed successfully on to your computer, there should have a shortcut created on the desktop, you may double click it to launch it. You may also run it from "Start > Programs > CD to MP3 Ripper > CD to MP3 Ripper".

Assuming you are near sea level, have no tall obstacles, and the field is level, then the length is certainly sufficient. The glider will be off the ground in 500 to 600 feet and climb out at 400 to 500 feet/minute. Landing will never be a problem if landing into the wind. If you have tall obstacles, then things can change dramatically for the launch ability.

You can do this two ways. The easiest is to buy 2 pounds of dry malt extract as a supplement to the 6 pound pouch. If you want to be really precise about the 8 pounds, use 1.6 pounds of the dry malt to get the fermentable equivalent of 8 pounds. of syrup malt extract. Or, buy an extra pouch of malt extract, cut off a corner, and squeeze out 2 pounds. The remaining 4 pounds can be stored in a refrigerator (roll up the cut corner and clip to seal).

Why does the driver plow our main road but then leave without plowing side roads until a later time? It would seem easier if they plowed all the roads at once.

There are several reasons for the signs, and all are related to your safety. Plows often create a cloud of snow behind them, and the operators cannot see you in their mirrors if you are closer than 2000 feet. Meanwhile, the plow is also sanding the road and the sand could damage your windshield if you are closer than 200 feet. Boulder County is not responsible for damage to your vehicle if you follow the plow closer than 200 feet.