On Monday, November 2, 2015 at 2:08:37 AM UTC-8, krasw wrote:
IMHO the most important thing in glide computers are display and user interface. Latter on is all about software. I like the idea of getting best possible sensor suite/variometer money can buy, and then choosing the software and display of your preferences to run moving map, task optimization, final glide calculation etc. Display technologies evolve (admittedly slowly) and new features are added to gliding softwares all the time. I would not invest several thousands to computer with a hope that manufacturer will keep the software up-to-date for decades.

Craggy Aero Ultimate Le 57 sunlight readable display and computer uses a current Dual Core 1 gHz processor. It has 2 USB ports and a serial port and can be connected to a variety of GPS and Vario solutions. I prefer LXNAV S7, S8 or S80 and a NANO or Powerflarm. A CAI 302 can also be used and the CAI 302 configuration program is loaded on the Ultimate Le 57.

Software can be updated to the latest versions of SeeYou Mobile PNA(same software as the Oudie 2), XCsoar, LK8000.

Input is with any USB wired or wireless mouse. One customer uses a wireless mouse on his pant leg. Others use touchpads mounted behind the flap handle. I prefer the Ray Laser Stick controller. The Mouse input is excellent in turbulence.

It can be mounted in the panel or on a RAM arm.

http://www.craggyaero.com/ultimate_le_5_7.htm


Richard
www.craggyaero.com
Richard
www.craggyaero.com