On Nov 2, 8:25*pm, ContestID67 wrote:
I have noticed that there are lots of sports that also use variometers
and I have some comments/questions.

These variometers are for Power Parachutes, Hang Gliders, Balloons,
Ultralights, Parafoils to name a few. *Here are some links;

* *http://www.ascentvario.com/
* *http://digiflyuk.com
* *http://brauniger.com
* *http://flytec.com
* *http://www.aircotec.ch

These are all standalone "outside the cockpit" variometers. *I don't
know about their realiability or sensitivity how well these might work
"inside a cockpit". *What I am impressed with is the innovative design
and feature sets of these devices.

Why don't these manufacturers build for our sport? *Is it that soaring
aircraft are bound by archaic rules and regulations that other newer
flying sports are not? * I suppose we all ask ourselves the same
questions about why our sport isn't seen as trendy and hip.

My $0.02.

- John DeRosa

A very simple and cheap audio vario:
http://www.flyaboveall.com/mini.htm

My hearing is poor, so I clip it on my hat brim right next to me ear.
It reacts very quickly, and I find it useful for centering thermals.