Silver Badge questions

well, I am not getting a barograph. this is 2015, after all

so the low-cost choices seem to be (correct me if I'm wrong):

Fly WithCE (needs windows, but I guess I can install Parallels on my Mac)
EW Microrecorders (looks like a Hayes Modem from 1982)
LXNAV Nano (seems to be my favorite choice right now)

they are all within my price range

can any of these devices act as a high-res GPS source for an iPad running, say, Foreflight or one of the soaring apps, either over bluetooth or USB?

thanks!

looks like their Logbook program installs and runs in Parallels + Windows 10 Technical Preview, but I don't know if it will connect with the device because I don't have one

On Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 9:51:54 AM UTC-5, Bob Pasker wrote:
Fly WithCE (needs windows, but I guess I can install Parallels on my Mac)

Shoot, for $100 more the Nano 3 looks like the way to go.

On Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 10:39:24 AM UTC-5, Craig Funston wrote:
Shoot, for $100 more the Nano 3 looks like the way to go.

i like the electronic vario on the Nano3, but the user experience for operating its modes and screens belongs in a cardboard box in the garage with the barograph. I'd rather use a soaring app with my touchscreen iPad or iPhone.

Agreed Bob. But as a back up, the nano three isn't bad. It has Bluetooth so you can probably use iGlide with your iPhone or iPad.

On Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 12:14:34 PM UTC-5, Craig Funston wrote:
It has Bluetooth so you can probably use iGlide with your iPhone or iPad.

is iGlide the best iPhone/iPad soaring software?

On Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 9:33:57 AM UTC-8, Bob Pasker wrote:
On Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 12:14:34 PM UTC-5, Craig Funston wrote:
It has Bluetooth so you can probably use iGlide with your iPhone or iPad.

is iGlide the best iPhone/iPad soaring software?

Bob, I'm not up to date with the latest for iPad / iPhone. I believe Winpilot just released a version for iPhone. You can dig through RAS for opinions on various software options. Some of the US glider gear vendors have youtube videos up on the Nano3 and iGlide if you want a deeper look.

Cheers,
Craig 7Q

At 16:41 22 February 2015, Bob Pasker wrote:
On Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 10:39:24 AM UTC-5, Craig Funston wrote:
Shoot, for $100 more the Nano 3 looks like the way to go.

i like the electronic vario on the Nano3, but the user experience for
operating its modes and screens belongs in a cardboard box in the garage
with the barograph. I'd rather use a soaring app with my touchscreen iPad
or iPhone.


Not Possible for any IGC Badge.

On Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 12:15:12 PM UTC-5, Tim Newport-Peace wrote:
At 16:41 22 February 2015, Bob Pasker wrote:
On Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 10:39:24 AM UTC-5, Craig Funston wrote:
Shoot, for $100 more the Nano 3 looks like the way to go.

i like the electronic vario on the Nano3, but the user experience for
operating its modes and screens belongs in a cardboard box in the garage
with the barograph. I'd rather use a soaring app with my touchscreen iPad
or iPhone.


Not Possible for any IGC Badge.

what's not possible? slaving the GPS?

At 17:32 22 February 2015, Bob Pasker wrote:
On Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 12:15:12 PM UTC-5, Tim Newport-Peace
wrote:
At 16:41 22 February 2015, Bob Pasker wrote:
On Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 10:39:24 AM UTC-5, Craig Funston
wrote:
Shoot, for $100 more the Nano 3 looks like the way to go.

i like the electronic vario on the Nano3, but the user experience for
operating its modes and screens belongs in a cardboard box in the
garage
with the barograph. I'd rather use a soaring app with my touchscreen
iPad
or iPhone.


Not Possible for any IGC Badge.

what's not possible? slaving the GPS?

You cannot use an Ipad or Iphone for evidence of any IGC Badge, Diploma or
Record. They do not conform to the requirements of the Sporting Code
Section 3, in particular Chapter 4 and it's Appendix.