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Instruments

The Flyte Park Minivario ... very, very small

Flyte Park Minivario in XCshop

XCshop is now stocking the Flyte Park Microvario. It's possible the smallest vario you've ever seen and weighs in at only 25g.
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Flymaster F1 live tracking device

Flymaster F1-Live GPS tracker

Flymaster Avionics, have released a GSM-enabled GPS tracker, the F1-Live, specifically for pilots.
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The Beeper, a new solar-powered vario from Compass

Solar-powered vario from Compass

The Beeper is Compass' new solar-powered, audio-only, sound-customisable vario.
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Screen shots from the Apple iVariometer app on an iPhone

iVariometer app for iPhone and iPad reviewed on Youtube

A vario / GPS app for iPhones and iPads, the iVariometer, has been reviewed on Youtube and given the thumbs-up.
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Version 2.0 is available now for the LK8000 flight computer

Upgrade for LK8000 flight computer

Version 2.0 is now available for the LK8000 flight computer.
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Brauniger IQ Basic GPS/vario flight instrument

Upgrade for Brauniger’s IQ5 Basic/GPS flight instrument

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TAV-1000 alti-vario from Tirante A

Tirante A - Adventure Instruments from Brazil have just released their first altimeter-vario unit, the TAV-1000.
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PC software for the Skytraxx Control vario/GPS

Skytraxx Control software for PCs communicates with your Skytraxx' GPS-vario to display your flights and to up- and download airspace and waypoint information.
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Brauniger IQ Basic / GPS vario

Brauniger's IQ Basic / GPS is exactly what it says on the tin - a basic vario with integrated GPS unit for paraglider and hang glider pilots, at a competitive price.
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Aircotec XC Trainers with USB interface

All new Aircotec XC Trainer flight instruments have a USB interface and are supplied with USB cables and TN Complete flight analysis software.
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