On Nov 13, 7:14*am, Walt Connelly Walt.Connelly.
wrote:
Okay folks, I am a rather new glider pilot, about 120 flights within the
last year and maybe close to 100 hours aloft. *(I have mastered sink) *
I am beginning to acquire the gadgets necessary to proceed with this
sport and was looking for some input on those little PDA type devices I
see people poking with a stylus before take off.

Any recommendations on the best one to have? *Software? *What can it do?
The best device for those of us technically challenged? *

Walt

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Walt Connelly

You'll get good advice from many sources. However, one which might
not be mentioned is this technology is undergoing rapid change. Any
'best' system will be state-of-the-art for no more than one season.
With this in mind, one could argue not 'painting yourself into a
corner' with expensive 'permanent' installations would be a good
strategy.

I would venture a guess the pending release of a vast number of
"tablet" computers of various sized and capabilities will have an
impact. Their greater screen "real estate" will allow software
programmers more freedom to offer advanced features. Internet
connectivity and sheer computing power will offer yet more.