SAFA Skysailor Magazine

41 July | August 2022 SKY SAILOR and A16 can store up to 200 frequencies as channels and the user manual describes how to do this. I currently have all Tassie towers, CTAFs, area frequencies and Multicom saved. Next, set your radio into Memory mode, and leave it there. This is as simple as pressing the Memory Recall [MR] button. Having it set in this mode will allow you to simply press the Up and Down arrow buttons to cycle through your saved frequencies. Finally, set your squelch levels using the two buttons on the side of the radio, below the large PTT button. Now you need to work out how to mount your radio so you can use it. Mounting the radio onto my cockpit is not an option for me; my Air3-7.2 vario and SpotX have taken my available cockpit real estate. Instead, I have purchased a neoprene pouch that allows me to attach it to the riser-carabiner connection loop (Figure 1). I then butchered the front of the pouch to cut a window. This allows me to see the display and access the control buttons. The only two I really need to access though, are the two arrow buttons at top left of the button panel. The access slot for the radio is very snug, and there is a slot provided to allow the speaker/mike to be attached with ease. The problem you will have though is that the radio needs to be removed from the pouch to be recharged in its charging cradle. There is a loop sewn into the upper back surface of the pouch, and a Velcro securing strap further down. To mount the pouch, pass your riser loop through the loop on the pouch and then clip the riser into your carabiner. Your pouch will now hang from the top of the carabiner; further secure it with the Velcro strap and find a convenient place within reach to clip the speaker/mike. Some care is required while moving around on launch and during wing inflation to ensure that the rather large, flexible antenna will not foul the riser. If you have a better or different way of doing things, please drop us a line with photos so we can share the knowledge. Fly safe (and compliant). Figure 1