obi 0 #1 May 2, 2005 Hi, I wanna get a GPS to get some hard data on glide-ratio etc when flying my suit. Which models did you try and what do you think works best? Thanks, Obi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #2 May 2, 2005 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=forum_13&search_type=AND&search_string=GPSJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blair700 0 #3 May 2, 2005 YO!!!! Yes that search will yield some useful info, I recently purchased the Garmin etrex vista-C, my friend 704, is making a mount for me so I've not jumped it yet. ANYONE ON HERE JUMPING THE ETREX VISTA????? I NEED HELP Thanks Blair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #4 May 2, 2005 QuoteANYONE ON HERE JUMPING THE ETREX VISTA????? Yup. What are you trying to sort out?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #5 May 2, 2005 I jump the Etrex as well as use it at work. What do you need help with?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #6 May 2, 2005 QuoteHi, I wanna get a GPS to get some hard data on glide-ratio etc when flying my suit. Which models did you try and what do you think works best? Thanks, Obi Etrex Vista has worked pretty good for me. It takes glide angle tracks and lets you download them into a PC. Be careful to set it to record as often as possible, and try to download the track immediately (rather than saving to the GPS memory) since it loses some data when you save it to the GPS memory. Have you looked at Flybirdman.com? I know that Kevin was doing some GPS stuff, so he might have some good info over there.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #7 May 2, 2005 where are you mounting it? helmet? visor? chest mount?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #8 May 3, 2005 Quotewhere are you mounting it? helmet? visor? chest mount? I played around with several mounts (chest, leg, helmet, etc) and found that the GPS on the back of my head seemed to get the most consistent readings.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #9 May 4, 2005 I just got the latest REI sale catalog, and the Garmin eTrex Vista C is on sale for US$ 270.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #10 May 4, 2005 QuoteI just got the latest REI sale catalog, and the Garmin eTrex Vista C is on sale for US$ 270. I just happened to get the mail today and just flipped to that page right as I read your post....Weird Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veter_ 0 #11 May 4, 2005 Is it only in their catalog? Their website lists Vista (not Vista C) for @270 (Vista C is $400). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #12 May 4, 2005 QuoteIs it only in their catalog? Their website lists Vista (not Vista C) for @270 (Vista C is $400). Nope. It's their Anniversary Sale, so from May 6-15 you can get it in the store at that price. I'd guess that means you can get it on their web site at that price starting Friday.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blair700 0 #13 May 4, 2005 Also, www.thegpsstore.com has a good deal with a $50 rebate on it, service is awesome too. I should have mine in the air this weekend, I will post a shot of the helmet with the GPS in place to show all you folks how kewl 704 made my 'in flight recorder' Later Blair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #14 May 4, 2005 I bought the foretrex101. Haven't downloaded the info to my computer, but i like the functions it keeps track of, decent rate, horizontal glide, eta, max speed etc. it's small and was decently priced<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veter_ 0 #15 May 4, 2005 How about accuracy? Is it enough to accurately determine glide ratio? Is Vista more accurate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedformula 0 #16 May 9, 2005 thanks for the price tip on the vista C Tom. im trying to review the flight data but Its a little complicated, are you extracting the data with another software app or just with the mapsource software it comes with ? thanks in advance Keeping it real 22x7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #17 May 10, 2005 Quote...are you extracting the data with another software app or just with the mapsource software it comes with ? I like Oziexplorer, but there are lots of GPS software packages around. I think that one of the jump log software makers even has a GPS download package in beta--check the threads in this forum.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
