I'm looking to upgrade my flying set up with a cockpit to hold my vario/GPS, my radio and a camera. Are there other things I would want to put in a cockpit that would drive which one I'd buy?
Any recommendations regarding which cockpit to buy and/or where to buy it?
Also, I've got a small digital camera but I think I'll want one with larger buttons (to work with gloves), and possibility some additional features. Besides, my current one is a little dated. Any recommendations on cameras? What are nice features to have for our flying applications? Zoom? Stabilization? Rugged case?
Thanks,
Charlie
Recommendations Sought for Cockpit & Camera
Moderator: CHGPA BOD
I'm using the Sol cockpit, available from Steve at
http://www.thewindyplanet.com
It has a large storage area that I use for ballast and other stuff.
The top area has enough room for my vario/gps/thermal snooper and a camera.
http://www.thewindyplanet.com
It has a large storage area that I use for ballast and other stuff.
The top area has enough room for my vario/gps/thermal snooper and a camera.
'Spark
Charlie,
I think the Sol flight deck is what I have, if you remember seeing it. Contains all your fragile electronics in a little padded "purse" for when you're catching a ride back up to launch in the back of a pickup. Attaches to your harness in the chest/waist region for easy viewing. I find it better to put the radio elsewhere (in a pocket of my harness) so transmissions don't drive my vario batty. I keep vario and GPS mounted to an aluminum plate that's part of the mounting system for my hang-glider so I can cross-deck them easily between HG and PG. This also enables me to tie the instruments firmly to the little straps in the flight deck with the lanyard of the vario - rather than rely on velcro. The large pocket on the underside of the flight deck is a good place for water bottle, gloves, etc.
- Hugh
I think the Sol flight deck is what I have, if you remember seeing it. Contains all your fragile electronics in a little padded "purse" for when you're catching a ride back up to launch in the back of a pickup. Attaches to your harness in the chest/waist region for easy viewing. I find it better to put the radio elsewhere (in a pocket of my harness) so transmissions don't drive my vario batty. I keep vario and GPS mounted to an aluminum plate that's part of the mounting system for my hang-glider so I can cross-deck them easily between HG and PG. This also enables me to tie the instruments firmly to the little straps in the flight deck with the lanyard of the vario - rather than rely on velcro. The large pocket on the underside of the flight deck is a good place for water bottle, gloves, etc.
- Hugh