On Mar 23, 4:33*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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Any of the self-contained Garmin units (e.g. the 76 series) can be had
for just over $100 on eBay. Add a RAM mount (e.g. the suction-cup
model) and you have a moving map and logger all in one that is also
very, very robust. SeeYou knows how to connect and will output
nice .IGC files for the OLC and for local contests. I've been
using mine as a backup for 3 years now and it has worked flawlessly.
It is important that it be properly mounted so that the antenna has a
clear view of the sky, so I wouldn't recommend just tossing it in the
side pouch.

I do like the PDA-based versions, but for club use, I have to wonder
whether the slightly more fragile bits and pieces will stay
together...

Obviously, for badge or record work, you need to step up to the IGC-
approved level. But you already knew that :-)

P3