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A Small Parachute For Small Aircraft | Softie Mini
The Mini Softie is designed for pilots with small aircraft and gliders. Compact, lightweight, and efficient, it fits like a backpack and is ideal for tight cockpits. Its unobtrusive profile allows pilots to move freely while ensuring safety and reliability. Perfectly suited for confined spaces, the Mini Softie addresses the challenges pilots face in small aircraft.
This parachute is available in two versions: a 16-inch wider model and a 15-inch more densely packed option. Both versions use the same high-quality canopy but differ in their packing styles, ensuring compatibility with various cockpit configurations. The 16-inch version comes in at 2” thick, while the 15” version is slightly thicker at 2.25”.
The Mini Softie is a solution for pilots who face the challenge of operating in confined spaces. Gliders, for instance, have limited room in their cockpits, and every piece of equipment needs to be carefully considered. The Mini Softie’s slim profile and lightweight construction make it an excellent choice for glider pilots, allowing them to focus on their flight without worrying about discomfort or restricted movement.
This parachute can be tailored to reflect your personal style and preferences. You can choose from a wide range of colors to create a parachute that is tailored to your taste.
The accessories available all of Para-Phernalias parachutes are options for the mini softie as well. They are designed to enhance your experience and provide additional value. The detachable sweatpad, for instance, is a simple yet effective solution to protect your parachute from excessive sweat while flying. It is detachable, making it easy to machine wash and keep clean.
The carry bag is another practical accessory that simplifies transport and storage. it protects your parachute from dust and damage while also providing a very convenient means of transporting it. These accessories can be ordered alongside your parachute or purchased separately later if you decide to add them to your setup.
If you are interested in a mini softie for yourself, click the link below to learn more:
Mini Softie Parachute Link: wingsandwheels.com/catalog/product/view/id/12/s/paraphernalia-mini-softie-parachute/category/464/
Other Products seen in the video:
Yaw String: wingsandwheels.com/mk-iv-yaw-string.html
Apron: wingsandwheels.com/glider-assembly-apron.html
The Soaring Engine: wingsandwheels.com/the-soaring-engine-v1.html
This parachute is available in two versions: a 16-inch wider model and a 15-inch more densely packed option. Both versions use the same high-quality canopy but differ in their packing styles, ensuring compatibility with various cockpit configurations. The 16-inch version comes in at 2” thick, while the 15” version is slightly thicker at 2.25”.
The Mini Softie is a solution for pilots who face the challenge of operating in confined spaces. Gliders, for instance, have limited room in their cockpits, and every piece of equipment needs to be carefully considered. The Mini Softie’s slim profile and lightweight construction make it an excellent choice for glider pilots, allowing them to focus on their flight without worrying about discomfort or restricted movement.
This parachute can be tailored to reflect your personal style and preferences. You can choose from a wide range of colors to create a parachute that is tailored to your taste.
The accessories available all of Para-Phernalias parachutes are options for the mini softie as well. They are designed to enhance your experience and provide additional value. The detachable sweatpad, for instance, is a simple yet effective solution to protect your parachute from excessive sweat while flying. It is detachable, making it easy to machine wash and keep clean.
The carry bag is another practical accessory that simplifies transport and storage. it protects your parachute from dust and damage while also providing a very convenient means of transporting it. These accessories can be ordered alongside your parachute or purchased separately later if you decide to add them to your setup.
If you are interested in a mini softie for yourself, click the link below to learn more:
Mini Softie Parachute Link: wingsandwheels.com/catalog/product/view/id/12/s/paraphernalia-mini-softie-parachute/category/464/
Other Products seen in the video:
Yaw String: wingsandwheels.com/mk-iv-yaw-string.html
Apron: wingsandwheels.com/glider-assembly-apron.html
The Soaring Engine: wingsandwheels.com/the-soaring-engine-v1.html
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LXNAV Hawk: EXTREME Variometer Enhancement
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The LXnav Hawk option is an advanced add-on for the 4th generation and newer LX 8000 and LX 9000 flight computers, designed to enhance your sailplane flying experience. Hawk can also be added to LXnav's S10 and S100 stand-alone variometers and is integrated into their new SXHAWK Vario. This feature provides real-time wind indications across all three axes, giving you a comprehensive view of the...
A Compact and Comfortable Parachute? | Para-Phernalia's Seat Softie
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at the Seat Softie Parachute, a must-have for anyone in aviation, from gliders to power planes, or for pilots needing an emergency parachute that blends practicality with comfort. Designed by Para-Phernalia, this parachute is built to meet the demands of aviation enthusiasts who prioritize compactness and ease of use. The seat softie has a variety of colo...
Para-Phernalia Emergency Parachutes | Wedge Softie
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today, we’re taking a closer look at Para-Phernalia’s Wedge Softie parachute. If you're a pilot or aviation enthusiast, you know the importance of having reliable safety gear. The Wedge Softie is an excellent option for comfort and safety during flight, whether you're in a sailplane, glider, or small aircraft. The Wedge Softie is a wedge-shaped parachute, a variation of the popular Mini and Mic...
Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems: Cannulas vs. Face Masks Explained
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In today’s video, we’re taking a deep dive into some essential items for aviation oxygen: Aerox Cannulas and Face Masks. Both the cannula and face mask serve the same primary purpose-delivering oxygen-but they each have unique advantages depending on your altitude and flying needs. While both of these items deliver oxygen, there are differences between the two. Cannulas are perfect for flights ...
Strong Parachutes Arco Pro Emergency Parachute
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designed with Aerobatic Pilots in mind. At just 14 lbs., this lightweight, thin, and comfortable model supports the pilot during high G maneuvers while maintaining comfort and safety. Smaller Pilots love to pair Acro Pro with our Lo-Po Lite Canopy, creating one of the smallest, lightest systems on the market. This Parachute is great for glider pilots. With the cockpit being a tight squeeze some...
IMI Trailer Drawer | Installation Guide
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The IMI Trailer Drawer is perfect for storing the One Man Rigging System POWER-RIGGER, Tow Bar, Wing Stands, or other equipment. With the amount of equipment glider pilots use, it can sometimes be a tight squeeze to fit it all in the front of the trailer. The Trailer drawer is the perfect solution, comfortably fitting large items that you might need for glider assembly. The IMI Trailer Drawer i...
IMI POWER-RIGGER | Assembly and overview
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To answer the demand for easy solution to assembling heavy gliders, IMI Gliding equipment introduced the POWER-RIGGER which is taking the ease of sailplane assembly to the next level with its remote controller motors. The POWER-RIGGER can be found in both single seat and double seat variations showing how versatile this product is on a range of gliders. All types of POWER-RIGGER bodies are comp...
Plastic Razor Blade | Remove Stickers and Decals with no Damage
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These razor blades are excellent for removing tape residue, decals, stickers, and labels from delicate surfaces where a metal razor blade might cause damage. A metal razor blade is harder than most surfaces, which may cause damage in scratches and paint removal. The plastic Blade is softer than a car or sailplane surface, making it easy to scrape off stickers in details without damage or scratc...
Sailplane Refinish Part 8 - Test Flight
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As the last part of this refinish series, it's only right to finally test-fly the LS3. Part 8 starts with Danny going over everything he fixed and the challenges involved. Given its age, many parts had to be repaired or completely replaced, making this old glider feel brand new. Parts such as a pneumatic tailwheel, hydraulic brake, new instruments, and new releases were installed, adding to tha...
Sailplane Sand and Polish Guide
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Sanding and polishing are crucial aspects of any annual maintenance or refinishing your glider might need. This video provides a guide to sanding and polishing your sailplane. After multiple flights over many months, a sailplane will inevitably have knicks, scratches, and undesirable degradations that will eventually require maintenance. The first step to fixing these damages is sanding out the...
Gliding Equipment
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IMI workshop, renowned for its precision, produces a range of gliding equipment, including sailplane tail dollies, wing wheels, One-Man Rigging Systems, wing supports, and workshop dollies. This is not just typical equipment but the finest quality tools for soaring. With their variety of equipment, handling a glider becomes safe and easy for all pilots! IMI offers Tail Dollies that cater to the...
Sailplane Seal Installation Guide - DG 808C
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This video is a complete guide for increasing the performance of your sailplane by sealing control gaps! The sailplane in this video is a Glasser-Dirks DG-808C. Learn how to lay down double-sided transfer tape for the top of the wing. Then apply a flexible mylar seal to bridge the gap between the flaperon and wing. Safety tape is a layer of protection to ensure the mylar remains in place. The b...
Sailplane Vinyl Installation Guide
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Link to Our Product: wingsandwheels.com/contest-id-n-numbers.html Wings & Wheels uses only the best vinyl materials for custom contest ID numbers and N numbers. Our high gloss premium film is rated for 7 years of continuous outdoor use. It is the thinnest on the market at 2 mils. This is an air-egress film. If a small bubble develops during installation it will go away in just a few days. This ...
Sailplane Refinish Part 7 Instruments
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Time to change out the old instruments, some dating back to the 1970's for a new and modern panel. A big challenge was fitting all the instruments wanted into a space that wasn't large enough. Learn how to combine instruments into a small panel space in this video. www.schaeferaviation.com/ wingsandwheels.com/lx9000.html wingsandwheels.com/air-avionics-acd-57-altimeter.html wingsandwheels.com/a...
Sailplane Refinish Part 5 - Sand & Machine Polish
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Sailplane Refinish Part 5 - Sand & Machine Polish
Sailplane Refinish Video 4 - Paint & Primer
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Sailplane Refinish Video 4 - Paint & Primer
Sailplane Refinish Part 3 - Gelcoat Removal
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Sailplane Refinish Part 3 - Gelcoat Removal
Sailplane Refinish Part 2 - Flap Repair
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Sailplane Refinish Part 2 - Flap Repair
The Soaring Engine Convergence & Thermal
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The Soaring Engine Convergence & Thermal
The plural of aircraft is aircraft.
Man, I don't know why I thought this was about AIRCRAFT parachutes 😂 whoops I was like oh dang! What?! Right. It's a softie. Carry on 😂 thanks Adam.
Beautiful. I flew the LS3 full length flaperon model. Loved that glider :)
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amazing
Thank you for watching!
Niiiice!
I took every class George Moffat taught at Pingry 1971-4. One of the best teachers there. George Died June 22, 2024 age 97. Larger than life. RIP George and thank you.
At 23, I was a competitor in the 1994 15-meter nationals. George was there too. One day we both left the start gate at the same time. We climbed up in the first thermal together on course. I decided to try and get ahead of him by taking a different course line, just to meet up 15 miles later in the same thermal, same altitude again. It went on like this the entire task until finishing at the same time. After landing I told my crew that I tried everything possible to get ahead of George but nothing worked. He was really good. At that moment Suzanne Moffat walked up to us and said, I need to tell you this because George won't. George said he flew with you most of the day today, tried everything he knew to get ahead, but nothing worked. He said, damn that kid is good. That was the best compliment anyone could get in soaring. Sean Franke
If your goal is to minimise the number of instruments on the panel, why not eliminate the ACD 57 and use the internal radio/transponder selection feature of the LxNav 9000 with both the com and transponder LxNav bridge(s)?
Hi, good question. The ACD57 is a certified instrument designed to integrate and display the transceiver and transponder. The primary function of the LX 9000 is navigation.
I did the same. Didn't pour water in the glider though 😂
Don't do this in just any glider. The water goes right out through the bottom.
@@wingswheels oh yeah I did mine in a Grob 103. The water would be less up the carpet and everything lol
Im going to my first contest this weekend
Nice, enjoy!
Would love to have one if i had the money
Around how much did it cost
A complete refinish runs about $30,000 to $35,000. Does not include new instruments.
Stop copying wings and wheels
Thank you for commenting on W&W original content!
@wingswheels there is a channel that has the exact same stuff as tou but they started earlier
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@@MrGoat6693 I am not aware of another channel reposting our video. We shot this content during the Regional Championships in Ephrata, Washington, where I competed.
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I shot this video during my son Adam's solo on his 14th birthday in 2014. Thanks for commenting.
Stop copying our comtent
Thank you for commenting on W&W original content!
Great explanation Adam!
Thank you!
Hi great video! How many labor hours took sanding sand gel coat removal?
Good question! Check out the last video in the series. Danny answers that question. ua-cam.com/video/xOXi2Y3060w/v-deo.html
Installed this on the fwd canopy gap on my LS3. Eliminated a very annoying whistle. My canopy cap has a drawstring and I just put it on loose. Works fine. On my third season with the original seal. Best regards.
Nice! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, that is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Danny did outstanding work. It's even more impressive when seeing it in front of you.
Putting seals on the wing is easy if prepared with knowledge and manual dexterity. Removing seals and seal adhesive residue is really difficult and very time consuming. Any advice regarding this task would be greatly appreciated
Watch our Plastic Razor Blade video. The video mentions Acetone. Rubbing alcohol can be used as a an alternative.
Hi Gents. A glider is not a car. You are not allowed to apply thick layers of Bondo on it. It is easy to apply new thin glasslayers and make it smooth but the empty mass of the glider increases, and the center of gravity goes backward. If you ask to do such a job assuring zero mass-increase NO sailplane refinisher will EVER give you a quote or touch your plane. If you get a quote with assured 2 kg's limited mass increase you have the best sailplane finisher in the world.
Bondo was not used or thick layers of any filler. A little weight was gained in the end, but not much. As we all do when getting older ;)
This was how i replaced my rudder combi tapes. The glue was 25 years gooped onto the vertical stabilizer. It simply wouldnt "come off" and the plastic razor (and loads of acetone) got the job done. I used the scraper to "roll" the rubberized adhesive to itself as it came off the surface.
Exactly!
so cost of doing this considering you say 900 hours at $120/hour plus instruments, paint, etc, maybe $150,000? For a 56 year old glider?
Inflation is high, but not $120/hr for a refinish...yet. It's like a new glider now at a cost of less than a 1/4 of a new 15/18 meter glider with almost 90% of the performance. However, being in the family for three generations of glider pilots, it's priceless.
Wow that turned out great!
Thank you for putting this series together, Sean. An awesome glider with a finish that can compliment its great history!
Thank you Danny for the outstanding results!
Wow, nice work there Danny!
Thank you!
Beautiful work. A friend had his AS-W20 refinished by Danny during the winter with the same results.
Why this background noise it is not necessary.
Dear Gods, i hope my eyes deceive me. Please tell me that you are not spraying isocyanate 2k paint without an externally air fed mask? Charcoal filters are simply not adequate. If your lungs get sensitised then you can kiss goodbye to lung function. I've personally treated a man who only spent two weeks as a paint sprayer and ended up on a lung transplant waiting list. This is really REALLY toxic stuff.
What's the price of this glider?. ... Love from India🇮🇳
That glider is not for sale but find a large list of glider classifieds here wingsandwheels.com/classifieds.html?cat=251%2C252&marketplace_status=published
Everything of theirs is very well thought out. My only thing I'd do differently (maybe it's an option?) is the power rigger should probably be powered by a LifePO4 so it doesn't drain much when resting. Otherwise it's a great setup.
Hello Sean, thank you for this video, but I do not agree with your way taping mylar. We tape the teflon only on the upper side, but on the wing and the rudder, for stopping the air. Mylar and the thin tape is 90% optic (we use it as well). On the bottom side we use only mylar. Gerhard, Germany
Hello Garhard, The sealing in this video was performed on a DG808C. Manufacturers instruction were followed, with the exception of Acetone. Many, including me believe Acetone is appropriate for limited use on sailplanes. We have two other examples of other types of sailplane sealing on our website ( wingsandwheels.com/mylar-gap-seal.html ) taken from other maintenance manuals. While the end goal is the same, installation methods vary depending on the glider make and model as specified by the manufacturer. Best regards, Wings & Wheels.
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Nice video Sean!
Im amazed all of that hardware for the electronics could fit behind the panel, my LS1f panel is jam packed on the back side with just a flarm, s80, radio, and mechanical altimeter, vario, and airspeed indicator
Hey, I know this glider when I flew out of Ionia, MI. I flew #98 (Kestrel 19M). Cool to see this restoration!
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Air Avionik stellt unausgegorene Geräte her, die dann nicht funktionieren, ich habe eines gekauft und war enttäuscht. Viele Versprechungen und dann funktioniert nichts. Seien Sie vorsichtig
So the panel is now worth as much as the glider?😁
You might think also: it costs money to fly latest instruments and then different money to fly latest glider. Luckily, you can fly latest instruments without money for latest glider, if you want. It is actually pretty enjoyable after getting over the mental hurdle that old glider must have crap instruments.
The LS3a is now like a new glider at a fraction of the price of a new sailplane. Yes, the performance is maybe 90% of a new sailplane, but 25% of the cost after all the improvements.
@@wingswheels I don't disagree with that. On the one hand, new gliders are ferociously expensive and, on the other, most of us aren't capable of getting the best out of what we already have. Our Ventus cT is more than good enough for me.
Good looking panel. Personally I'm down to just the one vario with HAWK. It has a backup vario on it with the TE probe. But if I loose power to the LX9050 then I have no vario at all. But the chances of that are pretty slim!
I bought an lxnav vario from Wings and Wheels. Could you kindly create a video on how to connect the vario to a cellphone a[[ like xcsoar. I setup the lxNav with the bluetooth, but my cell phone was not showing the bluetooth signal from the lxnav vario. Is there somethine I am doing wrong?
Great suggestion. We will work on that video!
Quite an improvement over the MK III.
How do you ensure that the profile on the wingtip stays the same?
I'm thinking that an elastic style canopy cover will mess it up. Will it??
Yes, do not use a canopy cap ( wingsandwheels.com/canopy-cap.html ) with a canopy V-Seal.
A truly labor intensive process, especially with a 6" block. I'm sure the results will be fantastic.
I wonder if he is finished yet ;)
Yes, it's finally done...the last video is from the test flight, out soon.