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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
Borgelt B400 Please contact Mike Borgelt directly for all enquiries relating to this instrument
Tasman V1000 Yes on display Yes No No No 57  mm only
LX16 Club Yes on display Yes No No No 57 mm only
Borgelt B500 Please contact Mike Borgelt directly for all enquiries relating to this instrument
LX-7007 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 80 mm Main unit
LX160si Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 x 57 mm 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.

 

 

Tasman

Filser

Flight Instruments ASI, Altimters Mech Vario's

Tubing

Tubing Connectors

Instrument Screws

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