microRecorder IGC Approved Flight Recorder
I no longer stock these units.  After the release of the LXNAV Nano - sales of these declined rapidly.  It is a good product.  I can still get them if you want one.
The microRecorder is a great IGC Approved flight recorder for use in a soaring club or for use as a portable device to be carried between multiple sailplanes, or as a simple backup system for contest pilots.  It is perfect for recording flights for submission to the OLC or any soaring contest.  It is extremely small and includes a built-in battery.  The antenna is external (not shown).  It can provide 5V power for a PDA (when the microRecorder is powered with 12V external power).  A USB connection is used for flight log downloads and task declaration editing.  The unit can be charged using the USB port or the included charger.

New - Engine Noise Level recording now included free of charge in all units.  If you bought an EW microRecorder from me that does not have the ENL enabled, just send me an e-mail with the serial number and I'll send you a free enable code that you can enter in to the EW-USER.TXT file.

SD Memory Card Reader Now Standard
The EW microRecorder was formerly available with or without the built-in SD memory card reader.  The non-SD version is no longer available.  The good news is that the SD version now sells for the price that the non-SD version sold for previously.

Task Declarations Now Possible Over Serial Port
It is possible for soaring software to update the EW-USER.TXT file in the microRecorder that contains the task declaration data.  That means that soaring flight software such as SeeYou Mobile, pocket*StrePla, WinPilot, etc. could download the EW-USER.TXT file through the serial port, enter task declaration data into the file and transfer it back into the microRecorder.  SeeYou released this functionality in April of 2007.  Both SeeYou Mobile and ConnectMe can send task declarations to the EW microRecorder. 

Example Systems
Complete example systems with cables for connecting to a PDA are shown on the Flight Recorder Comparison page.  See also the Goddard EWmicroRec-Socket-DB9f-m-s and EWmicroRec-DB9f-xcables.

Charging
The microRecorder can be charged using the supplied USB power/data cable when the cable is plugged into a PC that is turned-on.  However, that may not be convenient when at a contest or remote location, so I highly recommend buying the optional Wall Charger.  You can select it as an option when placing your order.  The Wall Charger is not a "smart charger" - it does not reduce the current when the battery is full.  However, when connected to a 12 volt supply the microRecorder is 'intelligent' - the processor will switch off the charging when the battery is fully charged. Also, if it has a GPS fix, it will assume that it is being used as a recorder, and switch off charging at a lower voltage so that there is a reduced drain on the glider battery.

Included:

• microRecorder GPS Flight Recorder
• External GPS Antenna and 5 foot (153 cm) long cable
• USB power/data cable
• RJ Connector with bare leads for external power and other connections, Length: 6 inches
• Quick-start manual
• Calibration sheet

Features

• Pressure sensor to comply with FAI ratification
• USB file transfer, no software required
• Stores up to 300 hours of flight data
• Rechargeable battery life, up to 200 hours
• Can be powered from external supply
• NMEA output for moving maps etc.
• Recharges over USB or mains adaptor
• External antenna for maximum reception

Specifications
Dimensions: 4.53 x 3.35 x 0.98 in (115 x 85 x 25mm)
Weight: 9.9 oz  (280 g)
Power Input: 9 to 15 VDC, 100 mA (more when powering a PDA)
PDA Power Output: 5 V, 2A (2A output is for a limited time only due to thermal cutoff depending on ambient conditions)
GPS: 12 Channel
Max. Altitude: 59,058 feet (18,000 m)
Max. Velocity: 1,152 mph (515 m/s)
Battery Type: NiMH, with level indicator
Battery Life (Approximate)  The results below are from tests with a new unit at Cumulus Soaring, Inc. in June of 2009.

• 10+ hours with a 1 second logging interval
• 19+ hours with a 5 second logging interval
• 19+ hours with a 10 second logging interval

Flight Log Memory 320 hours (10 second recording interval), 128 hours (4 second recording interval), 32 hours (1 second recording interval)
USB 2.0 Data Connection: Compatible with Windows XP, 2000 Mac and Linux
Charging: Chargeable over USB, or with external supply of 9-15VDC with a capacity of 400mA