On Nov 13, 4:26*pm, bildan wrote:
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.

Walt, I can show you see you/ Ipaq 3900 pda and the Oudie. Just stop
by my house at the North end of SLGP.
KG