Looking for used Oudie IGC

[Patrick Grady]

Hi all,

I'm on a student budget, and I'm looking for a bargain on any Oudie IGCs out there that aren't being flown. Maybe you upgraded or haven't flown in a while. Regardless, please send me an email if you have one that you're willing to part with!

Cheers!
Patrick Grady
email:

[Wyll Surf Air]

If you are one a budget why not Use Top Hat or XCSoar?

[Tim Newport-Peace[_6_]]

At 16:33 26 March 2020, Wyll Surf Air wrote:
>If you are one a budget why not Use Top Hat or XCSoar?
>
Presumably, as he specifically asked for the IGC variant, he wants
something
that is approved for Badges etc.

>

[Patrick Grady]

Yep, I'm looking for a logger in addition to the flight computer.

I'm currently using XCSoar, and I really like the interface, but it seems to not be too reliable. Limited phone battery life, and it seems to like to crash every few hours. If I'm partway through a task, its really annoying to lose everything.

Many people at my club use the Oudie IGC, and the integration and ability to switch gliders easily looks really attractive.

[[email protected]]

The oudie igc’s are pricey. I upgraded to one. I think paul at Cumulous still has a trade in deal so if u can pick up a regular oudie for reasonable price here, you may be able to trade up into a igc and save a few dollars.

[SoaringXCellence]

On Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 10:32:00 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> The oudie igc’s are pricey. I upgraded to one. I think paul at Cumulous still has a trade in deal so if u can pick up a regular oudie for reasonable price here, you may be able to trade up into a igc and save a few dollars.

Also, if the only function you want is ICG recording, not for approved badges or contest, you can download the SeeYou recorder, no charge.

If you're having some problems with XCSoar, you might also check on their forum for a solution. I've been using it for 13 years and not seen the type of problems you're describing. I've run it on tablets, and Android phones. Another solution to the battery life is an external battery. I also had good luck with that before.

[Scott Williams[_2_]]

On Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 10:35:07 AM UTC-5, Patrick Grady wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm on a student budget, and I'm looking for a bargain on any Oudie IGCs out there that aren't being flown. Maybe you upgraded or haven't flown in a while. Regardless, please send me an email if you have one that you're willing to part with!
>
> Cheers!
> Patrick Grady
> email:

Our club bought one for member use, The Igc version has a long battery life and is essentially stand alone (pocketable almost) if your club is large enough, maybe they could also provide access to this great soaring tool.
Scott,
Oklahoma Soaring Assc.

[[email protected]]

BTW, I believe the Oudie 2 is still approved for all badges and state record flights. For national and international records I’m not sure about.

[SoaringXCellence]

Patrick,

Send me a private message and I'll talk with you about an Oudie (used) that I think is available for around $200.

Mike

[John Foster]

On Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 11:19:22 AM UTC-6, Patrick Grady wrote:
> Yep, I'm looking for a logger in addition to the flight computer.
>
> I'm currently using XCSoar, and I really like the interface, but it seems to not be too reliable. Limited phone battery life, and it seems to like to crash every few hours. If I'm partway through a task, its really annoying to lose everything.
>
> Many people at my club use the Oudie IGC, and the integration and ability to switch gliders easily looks really attractive.

What about something like this?

https://wingsandwheels.com/avionics-instruments/flight-recorders/flywithce.html

[MNLou]

On Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 12:48:32 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> BTW, I believe the Oudie 2 is still approved for all badges and state record flights. For national and international records I’m not sure about.
> Dan

Unfortunately, no. An Oudie 2 file is good for regional contests but is not IGC approved so not good for badge flights. An Oudie IGC is.

Lou

[Duster[_2_]]

On Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 1:14:40 PM UTC-5, John Foster
>
> What about something like this?
>
> https://wingsandwheels.com/avionics-instruments/flight-recorders/flywithce.html

I have a Flywithce unit that I always wear around my neck as a backup. Works great and is cheap, but not approved for most records.

[Tim Newport-Peace[_6_]]

At 21:42 26 March 2020, Duster wrote:
>On Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 1:14:40 PM UTC-5, John Foster
>>
>> What about something like this?
>>
>>
>https://wingsandwheels.com/avionics-instruments/flight-recorders/flywithce.html
>
>I have a Flywithce unit that I always wear around my neck as a backup.
>Works great and is cheap, but not approved for most records.
>
It is not approved for Diamonds either, just badges up to Gold.

[[email protected]]

If you fly a 1-26 and are a member of the 1-26 Association, we have our own regional records. You can access them at our web site. All that is required is a simple flight logger and your in business. We keep track of all the same standard record types 100 to 300km speed, out/return distance n speed, all the triangle types, altitude etc. some of you guys flying higher performance ships should take a look at some of those 1-26 records, they are quite impressive.
Dan

[[email protected]]

On Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 1:19:22 PM UTC-4, Patrick Grady wrote:
> Yep, I'm looking for a logger in addition to the flight computer.
>
> I'm currently using XCSoar, and I really like the interface, but it seems to not be too reliable. Limited phone battery life, and it seems to like to crash every few hours. If I'm partway through a task, its really annoying to lose everything.
>
> Many people at my club use the Oudie IGC, and the integration and ability to switch gliders easily looks really attractive.

- For non-IGC logging a spare Android phone running IGCdroid will easily run on the battery for 3 times as long as you may fly. It has always worked reliably for me as a backup logger, self-contained and portable. If the phone has a cell service data plan, that same app can also feed the data into Glideport.aero as you fly (in dribs and drabs as it finds cellphone signal).

For my main logger and computer for some years I've used a Nook running Tophat and connected to the main glider battery so battery life was not an issue. That's less portable between gliders though. A "power bank" external battery can make it portable, but be careful to make sure everything is secure in the cockpit in case of turbulence.