River Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Dose anyone use or know of these timers that could be used in navigation, etc. The HLP T3 Timer, going for around $30. It appears to be and Ok unit but was wondering if anyone has used one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 i dont use one personally, but during my training on a trike, it was fitted with one, and was quite handy... i usually wear a quality watch when i fly, (i only wear it flying, it has backup Altimeter, and whiz wheel around the bezel) and use the timer function on the watch, a good aviators watch is worth it weight in gold, if not more, the watch doesnt weigh much! as a backup i use my GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 Thanks for the info... Re using wrist watches I use a Suunto X-Lander which has time (of-course ), an excellant altimeter which is accurate to some 10 metres, a barometer which allows the setting of area QNH, etc, etc and shows trends, an electronic compass plus various memories... Like yourself I find it makes a great backup unit and according to the company they rate more accurate than some of our aircraft instructments. Rodger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 sadly, it seams my watch has been a hell of a lot more accururate than time pieces fitted to most GA aircraft i have flown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Student Pilot Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 The Tandy timer is a good one. Gives you time, 2 timers that count up or down. Used to be @ $20, even saw one on Burt's Rocket Ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 Thanks for info re Tandy's timer... after checking out the HLP T3 unit it appears to be an 'OK' unit but the Tandy/DSE timer appears quite good too and have a few more features, etc. As they are easily available, reckon I go with one of them. Rodger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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