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This group was created to share ideas and resources between Lak FES owners and those considering a Lak FES glider. The FES represents both front engine sustainer as well as front engine self-launcher, FESL. Currently, this Lak FES group includes the Lak17A, 17B, mini and the 17C.

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Jamie Shore, Steven L. Bair, Psy.D.3

4/18/19

Jamie Shore: Pics, videos, notes, performance and more resources

When I test the canopy ejection handle and it's spring ejection mechanism.... It is a clamp (

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Jamie Shore: Pics, videos, notes, performance and more resources

When I test the canopy ejection handle and it's spring ejection mechanism.... It is a clamp (

4/18/19

5/5/23

MiniLAK FES for sale, please pass this info on to interested

Fellow Owners, I know that since this group's members probably already have a LAK FES, the first

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MiniLAK FES for sale, please pass this info on to interested

Fellow Owners, I know that since this group's members probably already have a LAK FES, the first

5/5/23

Phil Rose, Steven L. Bair, Psy.D.2

8/12/21

Not a very active group, but here's a question about miniLAK ailerons...

Phil, I've had others, but not this issue! Steve Bair SN023 Birmingham, AL On Thursday, August 12

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Not a very active group, but here's a question about miniLAK ailerons...

Phil, I've had others, but not this issue! Steve Bair SN023 Birmingham, AL On Thursday, August 12

8/12/21

4/12/20

Weight and ballast

PS Bit of a facepalm in calculating the empty NLP mass, which obviously would require subtracting the

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Weight and ballast

PS Bit of a facepalm in calculating the empty NLP mass, which obviously would require subtracting the

4/12/20

bofusfly, drt1353

3/22/20

New Guy - Old Questions

Hi Dan. Matt Herron was the only person to respond but it was in a private post. I certainly wouldn

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New Guy - Old Questions

Hi Dan. Matt Herron was the only person to respond but it was in a private post. I certainly wouldn

3/22/20

2/24/20

FES Presentation at SSA Convention

Attached is a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation that I gave at the 2020 SSA Convention in Little

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FES Presentation at SSA Convention

Attached is a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation that I gave at the 2020 SSA Convention in Little

2/24/20

bythesea1234, … Phil Rose3

11/27/19

Anything else you gents have learned from this event? Thanks! Phil R. (MiniLAK FES #13) On Monday,

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Anything else you gents have learned from this event? Thanks! Phil R. (MiniLAK FES #13) On Monday,

11/27/19

11/20/19

Fwd: Charger Manual: Piktronik

Updated version of the manual that I just sent is attached. Jamie Shore

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Fwd: Charger Manual: Piktronik

Updated version of the manual that I just sent is attached. Jamie Shore

11/20/19

bythesea1234, Steven L. Bair, Psy.D.2

8/26/19

Polar for the LAK17b FES

I have th e factory polar. Email me at bai...@gmail.com and I'll send it to you.

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Polar for the LAK17b FES

I have th e factory polar. Email me at bai...@gmail.com and I'll send it to you.

8/26/19

Jamie Shore, … Steven L. Bair, Psy.D.3

8/11/19

Battery Upgrade 14S to 16S

Thanks Matt - that is welcome news. I prefer the information you were given to that given to me.

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Battery Upgrade 14S to 16S

Thanks Matt - that is welcome news. I prefer the information you were given to that given to me.

8/11/19

Matt Herron, … Jeff Banks3

7/15/19

Does anyone use US 220 volt outlets for direct FES battery charging???

Matt That was probably me w the Silent 2 Electro at your field. As I understand it. My step up

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Does anyone use US 220 volt outlets for direct FES battery charging???

Matt That was probably me w the Silent 2 Electro at your field. As I understand it. My step up

7/15/19

jshaw, Steven L. Bair, Psy.D.2

7/13/19

tail battery pack fuses

Also available at Radio Shack - you know, don't ask me.

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tail battery pack fuses

Also available at Radio Shack - you know, don't ask me.

7/13/19

7/8/19

Takeoff Profile for Self-launching FES

The attached PDF is my takeoff profile for self-launching in my mini Lak FES. This profile is a

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Takeoff Profile for Self-launching FES

The attached PDF is my takeoff profile for self-launching in my mini Lak FES. This profile is a

7/8/19

7/6/19

MiniLAK in Lithuanian National Contest

Just heard from Vytas Maciulis, who few a factory MiniLAK in the recent Lithuanian nationals. He

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MiniLAK in Lithuanian National Contest

Just heard from Vytas Maciulis, who few a factory MiniLAK in the recent Lithuanian nationals. He

7/6/19

Jamie Shore, … Steven L. Bair, Psy.D.4

6/23/19

Akaflieg Study Mini Lak FES

Jamie, If I am understanding the data correctly Flaps +2 for thermaling, +1 for best L/D, and +1 for

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Akaflieg Study Mini Lak FES

Jamie, If I am understanding the data correctly Flaps +2 for thermaling, +1 for best L/D, and +1 for

6/23/19

jshaw, … Steven L. Bair, Psy.D.6

6/18/19

Spare FES battery cost

Steve, Jamie has created a spreadsheet where he has analyzed igc log files that summarized takeoff

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Spare FES battery cost

Steve, Jamie has created a spreadsheet where he has analyzed igc log files that summarized takeoff

6/18/19

6/11/19

Spare Prop Price

FYI... 1 set of propeller blades for miniLAK 1750 EUR + shipping. Availability approx. 6 to 8 weeks

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Spare Prop Price

FYI... 1 set of propeller blades for miniLAK 1750 EUR + shipping. Availability approx. 6 to 8 weeks

6/11/19

5/28/19

Racing the LAK17B FES

I just did my first contest in my LAK17B FES - I would be interested in any opinions on how get the

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Racing the LAK17B FES

I just did my first contest in my LAK17B FES - I would be interested in any opinions on how get the

5/28/19

5/28/19

Spoiler vibrations.

Since I am NEW - I will ask a few questions and tell what I did. The spoiler vibrations are just

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Spoiler vibrations.

Since I am NEW - I will ask a few questions and tell what I did. The spoiler vibrations are just

5/28/19

bythesea1234, … jshaw9

5/28/19

Crackling noise.

Well I finally got some time in my LAK17B FES - 7 flights and about 30 hours. Turns out the Crackling

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Crackling noise.

Well I finally got some time in my LAK17B FES - 7 flights and about 30 hours. Turns out the Crackling

5/28/19

jamie...@gmail.com, Ralph Trinity2

5/9/19

FES Article in Schempp-Hirth Magazine

See attached PDF. Although the magazine exists to promote SH, there are references to Lak sailplanes

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FES Article in Schempp-Hirth Magazine

See attached PDF. Although the magazine exists to promote SH, there are references to Lak sailplanes

5/9/19

5/8/19

Takeoff Distance mini Lak FES

If you do a self-launch in your mini Lak FES, please post to OLC and share the date with me via email

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Takeoff Distance mini Lak FES

If you do a self-launch in your mini Lak FES, please post to OLC and share the date with me via email

5/8/19

mic jayo, … Steven L. Bair, Psy.D.5

4/25/19

Extended range battery?

The gear us unchanged. There is a different controller. Max RPM's are increased to 5300. The

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Extended range battery?

The gear us unchanged. There is a different controller. Max RPM's are increased to 5300. The

4/25/19

Matt Herron, … Jamie Shore3

4/25/19

Soaring Article: "Mini and Me

Hello Matt, The five hours of test flights is a formality. You can see the details in my

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Soaring Article: "Mini and Me

Hello Matt, The five hours of test flights is a formality. You can see the details in my

4/25/19

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