On Mar 23, 1:33*pm, "kirk.stant" wrote:
Looking for ideas on a basic logger for a glider club - something that
will make .igc compatible log files (for OLC and SeeYou) and local
contests.

Thinking of a Garmin handheld that could be turned on, tossed in the
back of the cockpit, then downloaded after the flight.

Suggestions?

Kirk
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I have been getting together some "loggers" for just this purpose.
We're promoting XC soaring in our club this year.

I have several Palm Tungsten T PDA units and have recently found
several Magellan M500 Companion backpack-style GPS units to use with
the Palms. Add the FREE SoaringPilot software and not only do you have
a logger but a glide computer system as well. Total cost will be
around $100 for the whole system, if you're careful and watch Ebay.

The units will run for over 4 hours on their own batteries or the GPS
will provide power to the Palm if connected to a 12 volt supply. They
are very compact and portable from glider to glider.

The software is available from this site:
http://www.soaringpilot.org/

search the wiki for details on the operation and various setup
options.

Mike