Portable audio vario

On Tuesday, 2 July 2013 09:10:01 UTC-6, Thin Air wrote:
Thanks for the replies. I was considering the Sonic but was wondering how pressure changes internal to the cockpit (vents, etc.) might affect it.



I think I'll give one a try. :-)



JB

Another option is http://www.craggyaero.com/lx_navigation1.htm

Colibri II

It provides a vario plus a certified logger.

I have not used it so cannot on audio etc.

The sonic will react to pressure changes, as will a 5/6030 Flytec, just the nature of the beast. Furthermore no TE compensation so expect stick thermals indications.

Your prior soaring skills will do you well. Welcome to the party

Your prior soaring skills will do you well. Welcome to the party

Thanks for the additional suggestion Ron.

JB

A few more other options that are typically used for Paragliding.

http://xtremebigair.com/Varios-C4.aspx

I personally like Flytec products. I have had a Flytec 3005 for 20 years now and it still works great. I know PG and HG pilots that have used most of the varios on that page and I haven't heard any complaints about any of them.

In the cockpit you'll find that opening or closing vents will have a short impact on the vario as cabin pressure changes, but that only lasts an instant and then the vario stabilizes. As was mentioned already, the lack of TE compensation is noticeable, but unlikely to be a real problem.

Morgan

On Tuesday, July 2, 2013 8:31:19 AM UTC-7, Thin Air wrote:
Your prior soaring skills will do you well. Welcome to the party



Thanks for the additional suggestion Ron.



JB

I use this one with my PG http://sysone.syride.com/index.php?l=en