Mechanical Variometers and Accessories

Wings & Wheels is your authorized distributor
for the Complete line of Genuine "WINTER" Variometers and Instruments

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Superb handmade craftsmanship still after decades hand made in Germany

Messrs. Winter GmbH & Co. KG have a tradition of more than 75 years in the field of development,
production and service of flight instruments.

On request the dials are available in - anodized aluminum or light ivory color

Most popular mechanical variometer in soaring!


5Stv5 1000 ft/min or 10 Kts. 80mm (3 1/8")
Linear scale variometer
$559.00
5StvM
57mm (2 1/4") version of the 5Stv5 Variometer
1000 ft/min or 10 Kts. 80mm (3 1/8") Linear scale variometer
$559.00

LOGARITHMIC SCALE VARIOMETERS*
5 StVL 5 +/-10 Kts, +/-1000 ft/min or +/- 5m/s available.
Expanded logarithmic scale variometer combines the advantages of a standard linear variometer with those of the more sensitive 5 StV 2 pprecision variometer. Wider placement at lower values allow more accurate climb or decent readings when most critical in really weak conditions and less variation at higher values.
5StvL 80mm (3.125") logarithmic scale variometer
with range of +/-10 Knots
Or 5StvLM in smaller  57mm (2.25") logarithmic scale variometer with range of +/-10 Knots $595.00
SPECIAL "FAST RESPONSE SPEED"*
5 Stv 5S 80mm or 57mm Variometer 1.8 sec. response speed. 0-10Kt... $595.00

WINTER VARIOMETER MODEL/PART NUMBERS


Logarithmic Scale and Fast Rate Variometers require .90 or1.8 liter capacity. All Winter variometer types are available in either 57mm (2 1/4") or 80mm (3 1/8") size. All Winter Variometers are available in Knots, Feet and (on special order only) in  Metric M/S
Winter Variometer Manual

Scale Drawings
 

WINTER (McCready) SPEED RINGS



Blank and unmarked McCready rings in 57 or 80mm
for Winter Variometers ONLY in stock with mounting bezel....$74.00

Specially marked McCready rings for many sailplanes available on
SPECIAL ORDER FOR WINTER VARIOMETERS ONLY
Delivery about 4 weeks....$95.00
SEE USEFUL INFORMATION PAGE
FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING BEZEL MOUNT FOR McCready Rings

WINTER FACTORY OVERHAULED VARIOMETERS
Completely rebuilt By Winter, complete with new dials etc.
LOOK and PERFORM "AS NEW"

WHEN AVAILABLE starting at about $335.00

Connection diagram layout with
Winter flight instruments

 

SAGE VARIOMETERS

(formerly Schuemann)

The model "SV" Variometer combines rugged construction and 1.8 second response speed.
80mm version
1.8 Second Speed
+/- 10 Knots (+/-5 M/S)  $900.00

SV2.25
SV 2.25 this variometer combines all the good characteristics of the model SV in a smaller size.
(57mm) 2.25" $900.00

The model CV Variometer with its 1.0 second speed is the choice of many pilots seeking a more sensitive variometer for very light lift yet a range of up to 20 knots for exceptionally strong conditions. 80mm
1.0 Second Speed
+/- 10 Knots (5 M/S)
Plus +/- 20 Knots (10 M/S)
$1300.00
The CV is now also available in 57mm and 80mm versions


The Model CVA Variometer like its cousin the CV has a 1.0 second response time with the addition of the unique averager. This variometer provides at a glance, all the information a competition pilot needs. With just a glance, the pilot can see his current climb rate and his climb rate during his last circle all in one instrument.
1.0 Second Speed
+/- 10 Knots (5 M/S)
Plus +/- 20 Knots (10 M/S)
PLUS +/- 12 Knot (6 M/S.Averager)
$2100.00
Sage Now offers a variety of display options

Black Barrel Legacy Numbers

White Barrel Black Face White Numbers

White Barrel White Face Black Numbers

Black Barrel Black Face White Numbers

COMING SOON, SAGE AUDIO OPTION TO ALL SAGE VARIOMETERS.
Though the Sage variometer itself will remain a purely mechanical device an additional electronic audio option added can be added that sense the needle movement and bellows
 

W&W will buy your old WINTER INSTRUMENTS or we can have your old Instruments overhauled to AS-NEW Condition for you!

TOTAL ENERGY PROBES & CAPACITIES
Wings & Wheels is the exclusive North American importer and distributors for all

TE Probes and Multi function probes
by Erwin Saizinger
ESA Probes are available in very light weight rigid Carbon Graphite,
Aluminum and Multi-function probes in nickel plated brass.

esa-systems product list
 Multi-Function probes
TYPE UN
* Multi-function probes and TEK RU/UN type probes require special sockets and pneumatic plumbing in aircraft

Multi-Function (Pitot-Static-TE) sockets $169.00





Multi-probe TE-Static-Pitot requires adapter typ: UN with 3 lines.
This adapter is now standard in all gliders from Alexander Schleicher and also DG and in
the most glider from Schempp-Hirth. HPH will used them for the new 304S.
MNAI/UN (top) Aluminum, black finish probe 890mm O.A.L. with 2 hole TE $335.00
MNI/UN (center) Brass Nickel plated probe 710mm O.A.L. with 2 hole TE $269.00
MBR/UN (bottom) Brass Nickel plated probe 670 mm O.A.L. with Venturi TE $279.00

Newest type from ESA-Systems
"DN/3fach/UN"


Outstanding results have been reported from users of this new type probe available
exclusively from esa-systems
"click" on the image above for users response
880mm OAL
$338.00

GMBR/UNG
Special Multi-function probe for some Grob and Dimona gliders.

$289.00

MULTI-FUNCTION PROBES FOR PITOT-TE ONLY
Many gliders were delivered with 2 Function PITOT-STATIC Tail probes
with Tail TE being superior to fuselage mounted probes and also lower drag, many owners have requested a modified system to allow the ST-2 adapters to function with Pitot and Total-Energy.
The special MNIA/UN (Two-Line) Probe does just this.


880mm OAL MUNAI-UN (2 Function) Multi-Probe
$246.00

Two Function For Static and TE
Multisonde für Adapter ST2 Typ DN/STATEK 2-fach Abnahme, TE | STAT

and also
Multisonde für Adapter ST2 Typ Statek/Brötzel 2-fach Abnahme, TE | STAT

two hole TE and static only probe 880mm OAL for use with ST-2 Adapter
$329.00

 

RU Probes
are also available as TE only RU/UN 2 hole type TE installed in UN type (multi-probe adapters.
pictured below:
TE Probe type TEKsonden RU/UN (top image)
TE probe type TEKsonden RU/ST(lower image) with adapter type for standard TE 6mm sockets

TE probe end on TEK RU/UN type probes


NOT SHOWN:
Also available
ST-2 Similar to below sockets for 2 Function probes
$182.00

Single Probe adapter socket
Please specify for 6mm or 8mm TE probes $39.00

Two-Hole TE Probes(RU)


The type RU is typically the most common type. Simple and effective design.
The Two Hole type RU probes supply a constant coefficient and adapt easily to most sailplane types. The type RU is normally the best type for flapped sailplanes as they fly with a smaller angle of attack at most speeds than do standard class sailplanes.
Supplied in lightweight metal type of 760-800mm x 8mm diameter and also with O-Ring socket ends for 6mm sockets
$179.00

Venturi Type TE Probes
Typ BR/ST Totalenergiedüse für Adapter ST1
Found as standard equipment with many German import sailplanes provide Excellent TE compensation


800mm and 880mm length Venturi TE probe for 6mm and 8mm sockets
$169.00

Special TE probes with double slotted TE receptors
Totalenergiesonde für Adapter ST1 Typ DN/ST

For sailplanes with a rigid profile (Standard class) this type TE probe has proven to be excellent.
The negative reaction of the angle of attack with this type probe is even smaller than with the type RU.
DN/ST  in both 6mm and 8mm diameter sockets $190.00
 

Vertical TE Probes for fuselage mounting
ESA-Systems Vertical Venturi TE Probe

6mm diameter, 29cm O.A.L.
alloy construction with mounting socket and "O" Ring
$125.00

ESA-System Vertical two hole TE Probe
6mm diameter, 30 cm O.A.L.
alloy construction with mounting socket and "O" Ring
$116.50

TE Mount Adapter for 6mm TE Probes
Provides a mounting method for accepting the above TE probes
Could also be used for fin mounting of smaller (6mm) diameter TE probes
$34.00
 
ADDITIONAL TE PROBES


Extra length two hole probes for fin mounting in either 6mm (plain end) or 8mm (with "O" ring) design. Extra long 930mm OAL as preferred by most current designers, made from 2 section aluminum with step-down for stability and reduced vibration, with common two-hole TE design. Very good quality, though not finished as nicely as ESA probes but functionally similar.
made in Germany
Low cost  $125.00
PITOT STATIC TUBES


PRANDTELROHR (Pitot-Static probe) for adapter UN
 ESA Pitot/Static probe as used on some glider types, 710mm OAL
used with multi probe (2 source) adapters for Pitot and Static
$175.00
STR-BR Pitot tube extender


For fin mounted TE systems, fits 8mm sockets and ESA ST-1 adapters
$148.00
 

REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT FLAG



Highly visible flags on 6mm or 8mm sockets (SPECIFY!)
Prevent  mud daubers, other insects, water and dirt from entering
probe sockets when glider is in storage or trailer
$30.00

WINTER Capacity bottles

.45 liter for most mechanical variometers and some electric variometers
$33.00
.90 liter for logarithmic and "S" model variometers
$36.00