Author: marjanrSubject: Vario volumePosted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:12 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 418 I have an XC tracer maxx for two years. It has worked great so far. Recently, the sound volume of the vario switched to approx. 10% volume. After a while, it switches back to normal intensity, and then decreases again. Sometimes it works for 10 minutes, sometimes half an hour... Anyone having the same problem? [ goto post ]
Author: lhaegerLocation: Munich, GermanySubject: Re: Calculating distance flownPosted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:02 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 8 vicdansiz wrote: I thought that I can multiply height x sink rate would give me distance
If you *divide* height (difference) by sink rate, you'll get the time you'll be able to fly until you hit the ground. Multiply that with your speed over ground (i.e. airspeed vector + wind speed vector) and you'll have the distance covered.
In practice you'll never[…]