On Oct 29, 9:31*am, toad wrote:
On Oct 28, 5:44*pm, JJ Sinclair wrote:

I use the 'options' page on my SN10, keep it set on the nearest
landable field (and next nearest landable). What it tells me is
exactly what I need to know, distance and altitude needed to get
there. No need to be looking at a sectional. When I ask the local PDA
drivers, simple questions like; how long you been on course or what's
your speed so far.................their stumpen dor an answer! Guess
what I should be asking is; What are you looking for in a PDA that
isn't already on your SN10?
JJ

JJ,

I think the problem there, is that they haven't learned how to use
their PDA. *I'm sure those pilots would be just as confused with any
instrument, including the SN10.

The best feature of a PDA is the ability to take it home to learn how
to use it. *But you do have to have the self discipline to not geek
out in the cockpit and fiddle with the thing.

Todd Smith
3S

Naw, the very best feature of a PDA is the ability to load the proper
database file into your nav computer on the grid (of the contest site
you just arrived at) without looking like a doofus. :-) :-)

-T8 (and occasional doofus)