On 28 Sep, 23:44, Bob Whelan wrote:

Personally, I think the Gospel of Simplicity ought to be preached more,
because so much of soaring does not REQUIRE the latest in bells and
whistles be present in order for fledglings to begin spreading their
wings in personally gratifying and safe ways.

I like to fly in silence. Two mechanical varios (PZL +/- 10 for
averaging and speed to fly, Winter +/- 2 for working the weak stuff).
Radio off, because if I wanted to yack away I'd be flying power. Yes,
I know I might go a bit further with an audio vario (and I do stick in
an old Cambridge occasionally). Yes, I know the radio might be useful
(and I do switch it on sometimes). But I don't soar to listen to beeps
or to achieve high numbers - I soar for the sheer joy of flying.

Yours in sentimental simplicity,

Ian