Hardware Ideas
Navigation Protractor and Scale Rule (1/2 mill and 1/4 mill) Extra-flexible; Lightweight; Large figures; Encapsulated print - can't rub-off; Inexpensive
Protractors 5" (125mm) square. £1 each; p&p
50p. Five or more post free. Details and downloadable PDF to make your own. ********************************************************************************* R/T Practice Intercom Project A simple audio amplifier project adapted to practise radio calls etc, like the units used to do the practical radio exams. Comprises two stations connected by wire. Cost of components about £25 for everything needed including computer-style headsets. Requires simple construction and soldering skills. Suitable for 10 yrs up with appropriate supervision. Details below. *********************************************************************************
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Navigation Protractor and Scale Rule:- These were developed for training youngsters in navigation planning as an inexpensive alternative to the rigid square protractor and scaling ruler. If you wish, you can print and laminate your
own using the PDF which can be downloaded from the link. The document is
printed out on transparency film, then laminated to produce an accurate square
protractor and scale rule for plotting courses on maps. There are two
protractors and two scale rules to an A4 sheet. *********************************************************************************
Intercom details:- |
R/T
Practice Intercom
Project
Great for
practising your radio calls Based on a simple amplifier kit, available from Rapid Electronics Cost
(2010) is £25 + £5 p&p for two amplifier kits, circuit boards, boxes, mike
headsets, |
You will also need a box and the nuts and bolts to fit the bits in, plus some connecting wire to link the two units. The unit could be developed further to allow for radio channel selection and a Mayday and/or PAN emergency button/light to be included. This would be a very suitable project for groups of air-minded youngsters – the amount of assembly is enough to need some care, but reasonably simple, and there is a comprehensive project leaflet of the basic amplifier kit on the Rapid Electronics site. * Mods needed (each station):- one of each 4.7KΩ and 10KΩ resistor, 0.1 µF Poly or ceramic cap, PTT switch (momentarily closed switch), 3.5mm stereo chassis jack socket, headset with electret boom mike, suitable case and hardware, twin speaker wire, 9V battery. Amplifier
kits are sold in sets of 5, and are available from:- |
If you would be interested in buying a 2-user intercom in kit-form or ready-built, or for more details please contact:-
Dave Hall, 01761-490653 |
www.flyers.org.uk |
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