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Old November 13th 09, 04:22 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
jcarlyle
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Default Small Altimeter Options for Gliders

Astounding, isn't it? I've no idea why Aerosonic charges 4x the price
of the Winter 57 mm altimeter. Maybe it has a lifetime warranty, maybe
it's gold plated, or maybe they sell only to the government. Whatever,
the horrible 57 mm Winter will stay in my glider for a long time,
notwithstanding the much better readability of the Aerosonic...

-John

On Nov 13, 10:04 am, vontresc wrote:
WOW. What makes an altimeter cost $3,700???? I mean besides low volume
production, paperwork, and liability.