You’ll probably have spotted Syride’s riser-mounted varios in footage from adventure pilots like Antoine Girard. They are popular with hike-and-fly pilots, but also make sense as a backup to a larger instrument. They do away with the need for an instrument deck, keeping setup simple. Syride has just released the V4 series, alongside the simple Solar beeper.
The instruments
The V4 series comprises the Alti V4 and the GPS V4. Both are the same size and have the same black and white screen with three easy-to-use buttons, a Velcro loop for attaching and a smaller one that clips into the karabiner. There are up to five configurable screens.
Bluetooth and the app
The V4 series has Bluetooth, so the instruments can connect directly to your chosen navigation app. Syride have also released a new app, Syride Link, which lets you adjust settings, upload...
