New Generation Vario's

On Thursday, May 22, 2014 10:23:18 PM UTC-7, Richard Frawley wrote:
All,





I am seeking contact with anyone who has recent experience with the any of

the latest generation of Vario (Butterfly, LX7, etc etc).





They do seem to full of many features that I will never use (apart from the

noise and the wiggly bit, I really only used a couple of things (wind and

final glide as a backup) on the 302 I was using in the Mozzie) as I find the

Oudie more than adequate for 'Compute' tasks.





Do the new devices add any value in things like gust rejection or wind

accuracy or anything that you find of personal value.





Am looking to possibly replace some older kit in an LS8 I am acquiring.





Regards





Richard

Richard,

I have both the V7 and the Butterfly Vario in my glider. I have approximately 300 hours flying with both. I also compared the V7 to the 302 several years ago and found the V7 was a much superior vario. The 302 showed false thermals approximately 20% of the time.

I also sell both the V7 and the Butterfly.

Richard
www.craggyaero.com