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Author: SavsLocation: Melbourne AustraliaSubject: XCTrack widgets no colourPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2026 6:51 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2569 My problem with the widget numbers only being white was not an XCTrack problem. There was a setting on the tablet which had been selected, high contrast, which changed all colours to black or white, Bob Sav [ goto post ]

Author: pero_k :: *Topic StarterLocation: SlovenijaSubject: BGD TunaPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2026 6:23 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 0 From: https://lu-glidz.blogspot.com/2026/04/newsticker-162026.html [ goto post ]

Author: MalindiSubject: Re: Looking for Paragliding School Recommendations in PokharaPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2026 5:12 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2 Take a look at https://www.babuadventure.com/ [ goto post ]

Author: RunFlyClimbSubject: Re: Task Map goes blank on taking off - HelpPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2026 3:45 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2569 Chris L wrote: On my main screen of XC Track my task map disappears when I take off leaving a blank screen Any suggestions on what I can do to reset/rectify this, thanks I have the same issue. The map disappears during flight sometimes. I can fix it by going into the navigation menu and then backing out[…]

Author: abmueller :: *Topic StarterSubject: Re: Sichtflug.app: free pilot assistant for 5,300+ spots in AlpsPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2026 23:43 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2 Thanks Alexandre, hearing that is really nice. I've spent many late nights on this in the last months Actually, Spain is one of the most straight forward countries to add. AEMET delivers the the HARMONIE-AROME 2.5km model via API, AND runs about 800 weather stations. I would need to find a good provider for site[…]

Author: xandrosSubject: Re: Sichtflug.app: free pilot assistant for 5,300+ spots in AlpsPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2026 22:13 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2 Super nice tool Alex! I've been playing around a bit and wonder if it would be difficult to add the Pyrenees and Spain (and maybe other countries later ?) Also I wonder what specific criteria are the decisions based on, sometimes i see "Unlikely to be flyable" but the described forecast conditions seem pretty flyable and the location[…]

Author: Pepperoni :: *Topic StarterLocation: PolskaSubject: New Paragliding trimming tool NEDSUPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2026 17:20 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 0 If you’re still looking for a reliable trimming tool, here’s something I designed about 2 years ago and have been using ever since without issues. CNC-machined from aluminium, equipped with a metal bearing pulley. The construction is rigid, holds angles precisely, and is built to be extremely durable. It provides consistent, repeatable measurements. Installation is straightforward, and the plate[…]

Author: PepperoniLocation: PolskaSubject: Re: Line measurement, trim techniques, & concernsPosted: Wed Apr 15, 2026 17:09 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 271 In case anyone still hasn’t found their perfect trimming tool, I’d like to show a project I made 2 years ago that has been working flawlessly ever since. Made of aluminium, CNC-machined, with a metal pulley on a bearing. Easy to install, with the plate aligned to the riser attachment point. Weight: 530 g, banana for scale I’ve also made[…]