I have been using a Garmin 60CS.( a bunch available on Ebay) It has a
pressure altimiter, track recording, moving map etc. I placed some
velcro on the back and wrap a velcro strap on my leg. This lets me
easily see and reach the unit. It has a "Glide Ratio" function. I mark
the field as a waypoint and set the altitude of the waypoint at 1200'
above the real elevation . Just before take off I set the unit to
navigate to the waypoint. On one page it will give me my current
glide ratio (instantaneous) and the glide ratio back to the field
(waypoint) at 1200' agl (plus current ground speed and compass
pointer). It's a great tool for estimating final glide. At the end of
the day I can download the flight and translate it to IGC, and run it
through See You.

On Mar 23, 2:33*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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