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Find out all you need to know about Advance's Sigma 8 on the iPhone

Advance Sigma 8 iPhone app

Advance have bundled their info pages on the EN C Sigma 8 into a free iPhone app.
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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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There is now a new Ovi application to enable you to receive XCmag updates on your Nokia smartphone

XC updates on your Nokia

A new app lets you receive XCmag updates on your Nokia smartphone
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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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Charly-Produkte’s electric ‘ascent aid’ for paragliders: out in the Spring

In spring 2011, Charly Produkte are planning to release their electric 'ascent aid' for paragliders to the market. They have sent us these videos to show how the project is coming along.
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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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Firmware version 1.17 for Flymaster B1 Nav

Flymaster Avionics have released two recent firmware upgrades for the B1 Nav vario / GPS unit. Versions 1.16 and 1.17 are available to download from their website.
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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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