>>digital altitude is displayed on the screen to 1 foot. It allows setting of >>QNH or launch altitude.
>>When turning into weak lift I'd look at it and note the exact altitude. Digital altimeters have a lot going for them apart from accuracy. On LX instruments, you can get a display of both QNH and height above the local terrain. This is derived from the FLARM terrain map I believe but it is accurate enough for the purpose… When flying over high ground, it is a useful check as to how little height you may have before deciding to stop trying to stay up and start landing. And when landing at a remote aerodrome after a long flight when your brain is not perhaps working as well as it might, the ability to confirm your visual impression of the strip while in the circuit and know that you are at the right height is a great help. D _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
