On Aug 28, 11:39*pm, Mitch Polinsky wrote:
I searched for a comparison on the rec.aviation.soaring site for a
comparison between ClearNav and an LX 9000, but didn't find anything
directly comparing the two (I apologize if I somehow missed it). *I'm
finalizing plans for a panel for a new glider and would be grateful
for any advice from users of these two flight computers (LX 8000 users
too) who have thoughts to share about the choice between them.

Mitch Polinsky
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(650) 224-5851 cell (if you prefer to call; I'm on west coast time)

Mitch, I haven't used either system but have a similar decision to
make.

I choose the LX 9000 for a new glider because it has an included fully
developed proven variometer and because the options to integrate Flarm
(later PowerFlarm I understand), an artificial horizon, and a compass
into the system saves a lot of the panel space that is lost by having
the large display. Also I like SeeYou Mobile of which the 9000 uses
an adapted version.

A friend who is planning to add to his current glider chooses the
ClearNav display because he prefers the display and software and
because he already has an artificial horizon, a Flarm, a compass and a
Cambridge 302 to drive the ClearNav display and he can mount the
display on an arm like a big PDA. He hopes that the ClearNav vario
will be a success and that he will be able to replace the 302 with it
when it is proven.

John Galloway