Pete,
if the chance of electronic vario failure really bothers you, in my previous
life as a paraglider pilot, I have trialled a number of matchbox sized,
solar powered, audio only electronic varios. Maybe a reasonable backup
option?
Ken Mitchelhill
Mangalore Gliding Club
> -Original Messag
Thanks Ken, it's an idea.
I've considered taking my hang gliding vario along. I don't know how much
you'd miss total energy compensation though... maybe I should try it.
>if the chance of electronic vario failure really bothers you, in my previous
>life as a paraglider pilot, I have trialled a nu
Look at http://www.spe.com.au/HangGlide.htm
I must admit a vested interest here. My company sells them.
Cheers
Mark
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At 09:09 2/12/2001 +1100, you wrote:
>Pete,
>
>if the chance of electronic vario failure really bothers you, in my previous
>life as a paraglider pilot, I have trialled a num
I tried a HG vario strapped to my knee in a club Puchatek that was without
audio. It worked surprisingly well considering it had no static reference,
or TE. It was nice much easier to fly with the audio feeback.
CHeers
Mark
At 08:51 2/12/2001 +1000, you wrote:
>Thanks Ken, it's an idea.
>I
At 09:37 PM 11/02/01 CST, you wrote:
>(Re previous post about audio varios being a safety feature. Agreed: but with
>"only" two electric varios in the glider, a flat battery or wiring fault
could
>make it really hard to get home.)
Given the amount of electronic equipment in most modern gliders
Someone who cares wrote:
>>(Re previous post about audio varios being a safety feature. Agreed: but
with
>>"only" two electric varios in the glider, a flat battery or wiring fault
>could
>>make it really hard to get home.)
What has getting home got to do with safety? How many of us have ever
cons
