basic club logger suggestions

On Mar 25, 3:20*am, ContestID67 wrote:
I Originally Wrote: *I uploaded my club's manual on the use of our EW
Recorder flight
logger system tohttp://www.geocities.com/jhderosa/aviation/flightrecorders..

"Cats" Commented *I read your documentation, and noticed you are
recommending mounting
the antennae on the canopy in your club gliders. *Have you checked to
see it won't impede ejecting the canopy?

I reply:: A valid concern. *
snip

I ask because of the eventual outcome of a fatal accident in the UK:

http://www.aaib.gov.uk/sites/aaib/pu... der__gdp.cfm
or
http://preview.tinyurl.com/2q95u7


Also there is a report on an accident to a DG505:

http://www.aaib.gov.uk/sites/aaib/pu...a_4432_jdn.cfm
or
http://preview.tinyurl.com/32zz5y

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
66

I updated my web site with more details on the building of the clear
plastic housing for an EW Microrecorder.

http://www.geocities.com/jhderosa/av...lightrecorders

I'd be interested in your opinions. Would this make a good Soaring
article?

Thanks, Johnatderosaweb.com

What altitude is recorded in the IGC log by Garmins that have a
pressure altimeter?

I used to use the Glide Ratio function a lot when my primary GPS was a
Garmin Pilot 3 - loved it! I now have my SeeYou Mobile map setup to
display L/D to reachable airports in preference to arrival altitude.
Of course, you do have to have a good feeling for what your glider
will do...

Do other non-aviation handheld Garmins have the Glide Ratio feature?

Kirk
66

kirk.stant wrote:
What altitude is recorded in the IGC log by Garmins that have a
pressure altimeter?

It is "pressure" altitude, but exactly what that means is dependent on
the currently selected altimeter calibration mode...

Marc