Cost of flight loggers

"mike" wrote in message
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On Feb 13, 1:50 am, Fish wrote:
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cheers
FIsh

I wonder, what are the differences that makes the EW logger worth
nearly $1000.00 and the little GeoChron logger less than $150.00.
Anyone know?


Mike,

Does the GeoChron record pressure altitude as well as GPS altitude? The
cost difference is mainly due to amortizing R&D, production overhead, etc.
over the limited number of units required by the soaring community.

About 15 years ago I purchase a new barograph for $400. At the time badges
required a time stamp on the turnpoint photo. I found a Fuji camera with
that capability for $150. (I didn't pay much for the EW Model D/Garmin 12
setup.)

Wayne
HP-14 "6F"
http://www.soaridaho.com/Flights/6F_Gold_Distance.html