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They just told me the plane is to arrive today (Monday) 1900. My Logbook

Blind, 'Paralog Companion' (the version of Paralog running on a Palm) does not support reading/importing GPS data. Or are you referring to 'pocketParalog', a non-public proof-of-concept software build using J2ME which can read GPS data in real-time and give audible feedback on different parameters? 'Paralog Desktop' (which is running on Windows, Mac and Linux) supports reading the WBT-201 log through BlueTooth and USB after the jump. You will require a patch, though, as WBT-201 support is not public yet. Send me a PM if you are interested. Examples for WBT-201 tracks can be seen in my logbook. HTH, Klaus My Logbook

Except for the HUD, you describe an applicattion I build last autumn. It uses audible feedback and was discussed in this thread. --- pocketParalog - a Java ME application which will run on Mobile Phones, Pocket PCs and Palms (The later two with the free IBM Java implementation). I have tested it on my Nokia 6230i, Palm Tungten E2 and Dell Axim 51v. - It supports Bluetooth GPS (serial as well if you can get an adapter, which will probably be a PITA) delivering but the basic NMEA sentences. - It records the raw data for later replay and/or import into Paralog. - It can store a waypoint and set the ground level (GPS returns MSL, Not AGL!) - It displays real-time information for altitude, horizontal, vertical and 3D speed, glide ratio and of-course and distance to the stored waypoint. - Speeds, distances and bearings are calculated using the sophisticated algorithms used in Paralog. - It has a 'Vario' function for speeds, glide ratio and of-course to waypoint (to help you get back to the DZ when in low visibility conditions or flying on your back). Center and range for the vario is user selectable. - It can sound three freefall and three canopy alarms (user selectable). --- Right now, I consider it more a proof-of-concept than an appliation and I is free for anbody to try. PM me if you are interested. The phone/PDA fits into a jump suit pocket and the WBT-201 is mounted on the back of my helmet. (See this post for details on mounting the WBT-201) Klaus My Logbook

I'm not Scott, but the main difference is that the WBT-300 does not log! Edit: This is what I wrote to Scott earlier: --- please have a look at my [URL "http://www.paralog.net/logbook.htm"]online-logbook [/URL]. Jumps 2083-2085 show three jumps as recorded by a Wintec WBT-201. The first jump it was mounted on the wrist, the next two jumps I simply put it into the Dytter pocket inside my closed-faced helmet (Z1). Not bad at all for a $95 unit! --- I didn't like two things with the 305: First, it seems to smoothen the speed very strongly. This can be seen very well directly after exit (the wide arc) and opening (the dip). It takes a while after exit/open that the speeds/trajectory merge to the path recorded by the 201. Second - and that is hard to see as the data is chopped - is that the sensitivity of the 305 is not as good as the 201's in the aircraft - both units where side by side all the time inside a Caravan and a Skyvan. What really impresses me is that the 201 does not loose the fix just before exit on the second jump which actually means it kept the fix while walking from the front of the Skyvan to the back and waiting for exit. I'd say standing at the ramp is the worst case for signal reception. --- I managed to put three more flights on the WBT-201 with impressive results! The unit was again simply put into the audible pocket of my Z1 (It does of course help the helmet is made of non-conductive and non-shielding plastique, a carbon fibre helmet would probably not work as well). It held the fix all the way to altitude although I was not deliberately holding it up to the window. The plane used was a Caravan and I was sitting behind the co pilot seat with the helmet in my lap - the unit did not have an unobstructed view of the sky! I have attached KML files of the three flights and a GPX of all three flights. As I do not want to jump my full face with the wingsuit, I have attached a Neptune helmet mount (which coincidently fit the WBT-201 perfectly) to the back of my Bonehead. The unit slides into the helmet mount and is secured with a packing rubber band. Although the unit does not have problems keeping a fix when inside my Z1 facing sideways, this should give it even better exposure. --- Pictures of the mount are attached. All the latest jump s in my [URL "http://www.paralog.net/logbook.htm"]online-logbook [/URL] were recorded with the WBT-201. HTH, Klaus My Logbook

Ok, I'll play. My last three logbook entries (2085-2087) are for three wing suit flights I made this weekend. They were recorded with the new Wintec WBT-201 (highly recommended!) and include the ride to altitude Logbook entries were created from the GPS tracks using Paralog and then exported to my personal web site. Each logbook entry contains a jump profile chart and a Google Earth file to view this flight in 3D. Entry 2082 shows another wing suit flight from the weekend before. What makes this one special is that it includes the 30mi ferry flight to a neighbor DZ and the jump in. Enjoy, Klaus My Logbook

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Almost any modern GPS is such a black box, e.g. the ForeTrex 101. My Logbook

It is not working for me using Firefox, it does with IE, though My Logbook

WinTec G-Rays WBT 300. 'Only' 4 Hz, but matchbox sized and BlueTooth equiped. Unfortunatly no logger. My Logbook

I might be totally wrong with my limited WS experience, but might it actually be possible to feel this vortex? Made two flights recently were I tried to really push it and were I suddenly felt the fabric on the back of my arms flutter. Might this have been the vortex you talk about? My Logbook

Steve, could you please PM/forward me that email you are referring to? Thanks, Klaus My Logbook

Is there there anyone going through Phoenix Intl. who would like to share a car or the shuttle service? I am arriving Wed., Nov.15th, 7:25pm and am leaving Mon., Nov. 20th, 12:04pm. Klaus My Logbook

We're done! About two hours ago we build a nice, smotth 156-way. I can write too much details eight now as I had to drag myself away from the beer. Tomorrow will be a day off (No one will be able tomorrow anyway) and the day after we will go for a 160.way. Prost! Betsy, we need more beer in the hangar! My Logbook

We're getting closer: First jump of the day from 5700m had 150 out of 157 on grips. No major problems, everything was falling fast and stable, only some individual bad luck. My Logbook

Oh please do! Especially the Amber Bock. A second keg might come in handy today, as we have to birthdays in the team. Guess what there biggest wish is... My Logbook

Craig, we have time until Friday. With 4 jumps each day, that would leave us 16 jumps. A little bit tight for 'the big one' but 160 beers are too expensive anyway. I'll save that one for Tony's Big Way Camp the weekend after... My Logbook

First of all: the diary had to be moved to here due to exceeding the maximum data transfer. (Actually it's currently uploading through a slow WIFI connection, so please be patient). Yesterday in the morning we did two more warmup jumps with the main and dummy base and three whackers. In the afternoon we wnt big for the first time: 156 people in the air from three Skyvans and 4 Otters, although from 4500m only. Nevertheless, the formation had 122 jumpers on grips, which equals the former record. But we have another goal: Today we finally went to full height. Three jumps from 5300-57000m. The first one had some problems with the oxygen in the lead plane, but you could hardly notice a difference in the jump flow (I'm not sure whether this is a good or a bad sign ). The last jump of the day had 144 jumpers on grips, only 12 out and we have 4 more days! For tomorrow we have four more jumps planned from 5500m. Edit: I always thougth it was an urban myth that you can hear the engines of the trail planes when exiting from the lead plane of a real tight airplane formation, but it is really true! It's an interesting sight when you open the door of the lead Skyvan and see two Otter pilots waving at you maybe from 30m away. Did I mention those guys are doing a great job? My Logbook

Time for the daily update before hiting the sack. Dinner was really excelent and the the (free) Amber Bock tastes good, definitly better than Bud! 4 jumps again today: Da Base together with 3 whackers totaling 97, while the other 3 whackers practised with a base build by the A-Team. After lunch, the bases were switched. All jumps went mostly smoothly except for the usual inidividual mishaps. Some whackers already consistently complete (from 4500m!) while some others are still working on completion but I am positiv the extra time we will have from 5500m AGL (6000m MSL) will fix this. No major injuries except for the usual bumps bruises, although one was close: Someone got a split eyebrow when someone else tracked through his opening. The spirits are good and tomorrow should see the first jump with all the people in the sky, although not from full heigtht. Good night and keep your fingers crossed! My Logbook

Today saw four warmup jumps for the base and 3 * two whackers. Things are looking good so we will probably add some whackers to the base and put more whackers together with a base build by the A-Team. Except for a sprained knee and a sprained ankle there were no serious injuries. My Logbook

Craig, Daniel is writing a nice (German) diary with photos here. The last couple of days saw people arriving, a tunnel camp and some nice 'smaller' formations of up to 37 and WS flying. Today was the first briefing, tomorrow will see the first 4 warmup jumps in smaller groups and the happy hour will start in 3o mins. ;-) Keep your fingers crossed! Klaus My Logbook

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I would assume with logging alti, the OP referred to 'be able to download jump information to a PC' which the Viso can't. My Logbook

Arriving in Phoenix 7:25pm on the 15th. Have not arranged for car/accomodation yet. Leaving early on the 20st, though. My Logbook