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Old June 3rd 18, 05:58 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Digital altimeters

On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 9:34:16 AM UTC-7, wrote:
On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 7:05:10 AM UTC+1, 2G wrote:
On Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10:26:53 PM UTC-7, Ross wrote:
Why not simply go to Air Avionics?
It is a fully TSO altimeter.

https://www.air-avionics.com/

Enjoy


The ACD-57 is about twice the price of the MGL and lacks an ASI.

Tom


It may be more expensive than the MGL unit but the fully certified AIR display (including altimeter activation fee) is slightly cheaper than a Winter altimeter - and there is the option of using the display to also control a compatible radio and transponder all from one 57mm hole.


Which would be attractive if you have, as I do, a certified glider. Being certified, however, does not necessarily mean the instrument will be better, more reliable, more accurate, etc. The digital altimeter is, most likely, more reliable and accurate than the certified mechanical altimeter.

Tom