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August 3rd 11, 01:53 AM
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Westerboer Vario with electronic total energy compensation
Hi Gang
I am thinking of purchasing a Westerboer 1020 vario that does not require a total energy probe. It uses the static and pitot inputs and calculates the total energy numbers. Now this vario costs around $1,000 and would replace my Tasman which costs about $600. The motor glider that I would make the changes on does not have a total energy probe which makes thermaling more difficult (have you ever thermaled in a 2-32 which does not have a TE probe?). So I have a set of general question for all of you that have Westerboer products. Are they as good as their specs suggest? Are they reliable? Is service easily available? In particular does the electronic total energy system on the 1020 work as well as they claim. Thanks. Dave PS For info on Westerboer Varios go to the Wings and Wheels site. Tim Mara stocks them. 
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