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July 25th 07, 10:33 PM
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"Dan Nafe" wrote in message ... In article , "Vaughn Simon" wrote: ... (add a GPS-informed computer to the mix and you could always be sure that you had enough energy to return to the field) [smacks myself on the forehead] What a great idea! Yes it is a great idea, but not mine. Such computers have been used on gliders for years. Vaughn 
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July 27th 07, 12:30 PM
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Electric Sonex
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, "Vaughn Simon" wrote: "Dan Nafe" wrote in message ... In article , "Vaughn Simon" wrote: ... (add a GPS-informed computer to the mix and you could always be sure that you had enough energy to return to the field) [smacks myself on the forehead] What a great idea! Yes it is a great idea, but not mine. Such computers have been used on gliders for years. Vaughn I'll bet the sailplane systems use the GPS as a pseudo-Air Data Computer, too. (To account for winds aloft and help avoid landing out)
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July 27th 07, 02:01 PM
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Electric Sonex
"Dan Nafe" wrote in message ... ... (add a GPS-informed computer to the mix and you could always be sure that you had enough energy to return to the field) What a great idea! Yes it is a great idea, but not mine. Such computers have been used on gliders for years. I'll bet the sailplane systems use the GPS as a pseudo-Air Data Computer, too. (To account for winds aloft and help avoid landing out) The normal sailplane configuration consists of a GPS driven PDA which uses dedicated soaring software. I have a basic system which includes a Garmin 12XL, Compaq 1550 PDA running Glide Navigator II. http://www.soaridaho.com/photogaller.../17900_MSL.jpg shows the cockpit configuration (notice the altimeter.) http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/gn.htm describes Glide Navigator II capabilities. Wayne HP-14 N990 http://www.soaridaho.com/
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July 27th 07, 02:07 PM
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Electric Sonex
"Wayne Paul" wrote in message ... The normal sailplane configuration consists of a GPS driven PDA which uses dedicated soaring software. I have a basic system which includes a Garmin 12XL, Compaq 1550 PDA running Glide Navigator II. http://www.soaridaho.com/photogaller.../17900_MSL.jpg shows the cockpit configuration (notice the altimeter.) http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/gn.htm describes Glide Navigator II capabilities. Wayne HP-14 N990 http://www.soaridaho.com/ 17900...nice day for flying!
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