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The Puchacz

The SZD-50-3 "Puchacz"

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Instruments after refit

FWE new panel 1999

Instruments before refit

Instrument Panel
A. Magnetic Compass
B. Accelerometer (positive and negative 'G' forces)
C. Oxygen Tank Contents (used above 10,000 feet)
D. Ventilation & Demister Control
E. Total Energy Variometer (soaring vertical speed - knots)
F. Airspeed Indicator - knots (green band is normal range)
G. Tow Rope Release Handle
H. Turn & Slip Indicator (for flying in cloud)
I. Power Switch for T&S Indicator
J. Variometer (Vertical Speed Indicator) - knots
K. Radio (set to standard 130.10MHz gliding A/G frequency)
L. Oxygen Flow Rate Control
M. Altimeter - feet
N. Control Column (the green-blue button is the radio switch)