Technology

Varios, flight instruments and other technology for free-flight pilots

Syride V4 series

On Review: Syride’s V4 Series

Marcus King looks at the riser-mounted paragliding instruments from French company Syrde: Alti V4 and GPS V4.
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Syride Solar

On Review: Syride Solar

Charlie King checks out the tiny Solar, an audio only vario with bluetooth connectivity
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Naviter Nimo

On Review: Naviter Nimo

It might be small but it packs a big punch. Marcus King takes a look at this entry-level flight instrument
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Technology at the Coupe Icare 2026

Coupe Icare 2026: Technology

We round up some of the latest technology we saw on the stands of the Expo
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Reeloq magnetic mount

On Review: Reeloq Pro

How do you stop your expensive smartphone disappearing if you fumble it in the air? Reeloq have the answer.
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Drone towing

Design Insight: Towing by Drone

Is towing by drone feasible? No need for a long field, no hassle with cables, always into wind, and the ability to release at any time.
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Aeroremote

Review: AeroRemote

The AeroRemote, from the Swiss company Aufwind, is a remote control for your vario, flight computer app, and action camera.
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Hannspree Lumo Tablet

On Review: Hannspree Lumo 7

“It’s not a Kindle!” We try out the new (colour) Lumo tablet for flying
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Flymaster GPS LS2

On Review: Flymaster GPS LS2

The perfect first vario? Test flying the latest instrument from Flymaster
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Letter From: A global free-flight utopia

Can we create a free-flight community for everyone? JP Summers says we can
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