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Choosing a Variometer

Without doubt the most important instrument within your cockpit has to be your electronic Vario. So how do you go about choosing such an important instrument.  To help you we have set out a table indicating some of the feature each have so that you can compare at a glance. Then follow the links on the left to get more information.

 

Averager

2 seat Repeater

GPS Connection Speed to Fly Glide Path 57 / 80 mm Cost
Borgelt B40

Yes + Separate display

Yes No No No Both sizes available 268.32
Tasman V1000 Yes on display Yes No No No 57  mm only 268.08
LX16 Club Yes on display Phone for details No No No 57 mm only 288.00
Borgelt B500 Yes No Integral Yes Yes Both sizes available 829.79
LX-Nav Yes   Yes Yes Yes 80 mm Main unit 1187.24
LX160si Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 x 57 mm only 748.09
Borgelt B2000 Tactical Panel Mounted Flight Computer. All the features of an Ipaq in your panel 80 mm 758.59

LX1600 Plus Ipaq

Yes No Yes Yes Yes 57 mm only 833.18 plus Ipaq

All prices exclude VAT and are for guidance only. Please call for up to date prices

Please call or e-mail with your requirements and we will always come back to you with a quote.

 

Based on Experience Proven over Time

 

 

Tasman

 BORGELT

Filser

Flight Instruments ASI, Altimters Mech Vario's

Tubing

Tubing Connectors

Instrument Screws

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