Re: [aus-soaring] GPSs (yet again)

2003-09-11 Thread Jim Kelly
Hi Anthony, The Garmin Map76s is a really great GPS for gliding . . and I have a new one for sale!! Bought in a fit of excitement when the price dropped in July from ~$1300 to ~$860 . . . I had been trying to justify one for 12 months after looking at all of the options thoroughly and couldn't b

Re: [aus-soaring] GPSs (yet again)

2003-09-11 Thread Richard and Lisa Neale
Some observations from an inexperienced GPSMap76S user (still on first set of batteries) -- in no particular order: * map in the GPS is not very useful when flying (unless you are a passenger) -- simple arrow to destination is useful (which, of course, it can do) * nice flexible setup of screen in

[aus-soaring] GPSs (yet again)

2003-09-11 Thread Anthony Smith
Not so long ago there was a discussion on the Garmin GPSMAP 76S as a suitable GPS for gliding. Has anyone had further experience with this model? Anyone got any other recommendations? Someone previously suggested that the Magellan models had better maps for Oz?? -- * You are subscribed to t

RE: [aus-soaring] Nimbus 2 Canopy Cover

2003-09-11 Thread Anthony Smith
It depends on how much you want to pay. Jaxida make an excellent canopy cover. I have one for GZQ. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Robinson Sent: Thursday, 11 September 2003 11:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [aus-soaring] Ni