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by glennpretorius
Sat Apr 02, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: Priming & Painting
Topic: Cleaning and protecting airframe
Replies: 3
Views: 31298

Cleaning and protecting airframe

Any recommendations on what product to use when cleaning and washing the airframe .
by glennpretorius
Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: Avionics & Electrical Systems
Topic: Charging my Tablet or Smart Phone in the cockpit
Replies: 1
Views: 12874

Charging my Tablet or Smart Phone in the cockpit

I have decided not to fit the USB charger integrated into the panel in my Sling 2.
Having the regular 12v aux power option is installed in my aircraft.
Any recommendations on what adapter with USB ports to use.
by glennpretorius
Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stick grip
Replies: 4
Views: 20188

Re: Stick grip

Many thanks for your information.
by glennpretorius
Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stick grip
Replies: 4
Views: 20188

Re: Stick grip

That looks more like it. I will seriously consider this option. I recieve my sling 2 shortly and would like to upgrade the grip. Is it reasonably easy to install and does it include the same options such as TRIM and CWS
by glennpretorius
Thu Oct 07, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stick grip
Replies: 4
Views: 20188

Stick grip

I find the G205 stick grip a bit cumbersome. When trimming fwd it is awkward. Any recommendations on a grip that is more practical.
by glennpretorius
Sat Jul 10, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flight planning and G3X Skyview or equivalent software
Replies: 3
Views: 16219

Re: Flight planning and G3X Skyview or equivalent software

I am looking for EFB for South Africa and Africa region EFB. Any suggestions...
by glennpretorius
Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:02 am
Forum: Avionics & Electrical Systems
Topic: VHF radios
Replies: 2
Views: 12994

Re: VHF radios

Thanks, I like the idea of the GTR 20 remote mounted as a second VHF radio. This is probably
the option I shall go for.
by glennpretorius
Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:35 pm
Forum: Avionics & Electrical Systems
Topic: VHF radios
Replies: 2
Views: 12994

VHF radios

My sling 2 avionics package consists of one VHF radio. (GNC 255) I am uncomfortable with not having a second VHF radio but having a problem justifying the extra expense. A second system has obvious advantages as it is a separate complete system and provides a higher level of redundancy. So I suppose...
by glennpretorius
Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flight planning and G3X Skyview or equivalent software
Replies: 3
Views: 16219

Re: Flight planning and G3X Skyview or equivalent software

Many thanks. Will give Foreflight a go
by glennpretorius
Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Flight planning and G3X Skyview or equivalent software
Replies: 3
Views: 16219

Flight planning and G3X Skyview or equivalent software

I am looking for options for practical Flight planning and Skyview or equivalent software packages for use on G3X. Any suggestion on what software I should use ie Garmin pilot, Fore flight etc