Re: GPS for Ultralights

From: Roger Mundy (rmundy_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 07/28/04 

Date: 28 Jul 2004 07:00:38 -0700

Hans-Georg Michna <hans-georgNoEmailPlease@michna.com> wrote in message news:<28scg01s9d2tlup9cf7dg1imath12r6soq@4ax.com>...
> On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 20:22:45 +1000, "Tony Wright"
> <lullaby@swiftdsl.com.au> wrote:
>
> >Looking to purchase a GPS for Ultralight Flying.
> >I have a budget and really want to purchase one.
> >Can you help with what I require.
> >What do I need?
> >Would like something with maps and also simple.
>
> Tony,
>
> I agree with Chris. The Garmin GPSMAP 96C is the first that
> comes to mind.
>
> If you don't need the Jeppesen database, the 76C would be my
> next best choice. I don't believe that the barometric altimeter
> function is worth much, so I never consider the 76CS, but you
> could ask around here if that point interests you.
>
> The 60C or 60CS doesn't have enough memory for nearly anything,
> so I don't really understand why anybody buys it, but if you're
> sure it's enough for you, you could consider it too.
>
> Hans-Georg

Hans-Georg,

The Barometric Altimeter in the 76CS works very well when calibrated
to the proper altitude. In fact, I have measured it several times
against the weather stations readings out of Pontiac and was with
1/100th of on Inch of their reading, and most times right on. Using
multiple maps like Topographic and City Select for any area you might
be traveling in allows you to calibrate the altimeter, therefore
making the Barometric Pressure reading much more accurate.
Using mine I have been able to tell low pressure was coming 24 hours
before the weather actually changed. So I would not consider this
funciton not to be worth much, especially if I were out backpacking in
the wilderness.

I enjoy your posts.

Roger

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