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Instruments

Skybean SØ

The Skybean SØ

What’s sø clever about this then? We test it to find øut
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Aufwind AeroRemote

Instrument remote control

Swiss company Aufwind have devised a remote control that lets you toggle between your instruments in flight.
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Nano Vario

Is this the world’s smallest and lightest vario?

An Austrian start-up of three passionate pilots is claiming to have designed the world's smallest and lightest vario.
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Skybean SÖ

Skybean launch SØ simple vario

The SØ is a tough, no-frills instrument from the Slovakian brand Skybean aimed at pilots who want a simple and robust device.
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Syride instruments

Syride release three new instruments

French instrument manufacturer Syride have announced three new products in their lineup – the Alti V4, the GPS v4 and Solar
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Flymaster Team

Flymaster unveil GPS LS2

Flymaster have officially released their latest product, the GPS LS2. The navigation instruments specialist first unveiled it at Coupe Icare.
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Vector Vario

Design Insight: Vector Vario

The next generation of varios is here – Marcus King gets to grip with the technology behind them
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Instruments for adventure

Instruments for adventure

Marcus King looks at the different instrument options for when you’re going on a trip
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Garmin fenix 8 Pro with inReach technology

InReach-enabled Garmin Fenix Pro

Garmin have launched the Fenix 8 Pro which they claim is “the first GPS smartwatch to feature inReach technology". Is it any good for us?
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How to choose an instrument that works for you

From simple beepers to full-spec flight computers here’s what you need to know, writes Marcus King
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