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Technology

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

Mipfly One

Mipfly One review

The MipFly One is an open-source, all-in-one flight instrument "born from the combined love of flight and electronics". Joanna Di Grigoli plugs in
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Naviter Oudie 5 Pro and XC

Naviter Oudie 5 Pro and XC review

The latest Oudie has anti-collision software and lets you see your buddies in real-time. Marcus King tests the Oudie 5 Pro and XC
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Spot X Bluetooth vs Garmin InReach Review

Which tracks better, the Garmin InReach or the Spot X Bluetooth? We tested them head-to-head, and came out with a clear winner
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Le GPSBIP+

Le GPSBIP+ Review

Marcus King takes this super-lightweight solar-powered GPS vario for a fly
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SeeYou Cloud

SeeYou Cloud Review

Marcus King tries out this online flight planner and review tool
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Naviter Blade

Naviter Blade Review

Luke Nicol flies this new high-end hang gliding instrument
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Skytraxx 2.1

Skytraxx 2.1 review

Marcus King tests the Skytraxx's 2.1, a lightweight and simple yet fully-specced cross country GPS/vario
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Spot X

Spot X Review

Marcus King tries out the Spot X, Spot's new two-way satellite-tracker and messenger
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XC Tracer II Flarm

XC Tracer II Flarm review

XC Tracer's mini lag-free flight instrument now comes with Flarm collision-avoidance technology. Hugh Miller tries it out
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Digifly Air BT Pitot

Digifly Air BT Pitot review

Marcus King dives in deep with Digifly's Air BT Pitot, their latest high-end free flight instrument
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