My old Decathlon CS had an aerobatic sighting device, but my current Super D does not. I've started to practice the 2021 Sportsman figures and it is very clear I am going to need one. Quickly setting an accurate 45 line on a Cuban 8 is particularly challenging without a gauge. Likewise for verticals, which are closely watched by judges.
Greg Koontz advertises sight gauges for $595. Not too expensive as aircraft parts go, but also seems excessive for what it is.
Anyone aware of any alternatives out there?
I read in an article somewhere that Patty Wagstaff used electrical tape on her window. That would probably work fine for setting angles. Might not be precise enough for leveling wings during vertical lines. Perhaps tape on the underside of the wing for that?
Greg Koontz advertises sight gauges for $595. Not too expensive as aircraft parts go, but also seems excessive for what it is.
Anyone aware of any alternatives out there?
I read in an article somewhere that Patty Wagstaff used electrical tape on her window. That would probably work fine for setting angles. Might not be precise enough for leveling wings during vertical lines. Perhaps tape on the underside of the wing for that?