On Sep 13, 8:25*am, JJ Sinclair wrote:
Ah, the good old days! *

Wondering where I was,

Look out the window, then look at your map.


wondering how far it was to the nearest landable field,

Again, look out the window...


wondering how much altitude it would take to get there?

Again look out the window, though at an L/D of 20:1, the altiude
estimate is pretty easy.


Now days all I have to do is 'wonder' where the lift is? *

Looking out the window should give you a clue.


Collision avoidance system?

Look out the window.


I like the simplicity of the pellet variometer, though I do confess I
miss total energy.

Guy Byars