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Author: AndrewCraigLocation: Wiltshire, EnglandSubject: Re: If little things excite ...Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 8:38 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 10 Mads S wrote: Watching the distance-to-launch ticking away is satisfying. Landing where you planned to after an XC flight is satisfying. Who needs excitement when you can have satisfaction? Those of us who are capable of bombing out early on even the best of XC days, on excellent modern wings, still get excited when we don't!_________________"Sunt lacrimae rerum." [ goto[…]

Author: Mads SLocation: DenmarkSubject: If little things excite ...Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 8:13 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 10 Josh Cohn wrote: Lars M Falkenström wrote: Arent we a bit stuck at the moment or is it just my off season depression;) It's hard to beat the novelty and excitement of youth.* Then again, with age you learn what works and realize what's a waste of time, so there are tradeoffs. *This probably also applies to the early days of[…]

Author: SavsLocation: Melbourne AustraliaSubject: Re: XCTrack for AndroidPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 7:02 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2560 Bob, To change the zoom settings for the thermal screen you have to go to screen customise (Pull down from top and select customise), select the thermalling screen, Configure widget, Map configuration, scroll down and change the map scale from 120m - 60km. A lot of work so only practicle to do this before flight. No zoom buttons will appear on the[…]

Author: mincekSubject: Re: BogdanFly ZeppelinPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 6:59 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 160 not sure. Maybe similar , folding to what can be seeen in x-zepp video. Mine should be here on Monday so will let you know [ goto post ]

Author: Erfurt BobSubject: Re: XCTrack for AndroidPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 3:42 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 2560 Hi. I just started using XCTrack ( because of the Vector Vario ). It is quite allright, but the thermal assistant really sucks imho, compared to the one one from Naviter. It does not take wind drift into account, and also i don't seem to be able to zoom in. It is way too small. I have added zoom buttons on the thermal[…]

Author: SwuebberSubject: Re: Finally taking the plunge into paragliding.Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 2:29 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 6 Enjoy, don’t rush it. Baby steps. Ground handle… [ goto post ]

Author: DrApneaSubject: Re: [Poll] What is your highest price for paraglider?Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2026 1:42 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 40 I just checked wing prices. Over $7000 for wings currently. That's about €6,000! WTF happened? That's insane. [ goto post ]

Author: Slople.com :: *Topic StarterLocation: SwitzerlandSubject: Re: XCRemote - optimized remote control for XCTrackPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2026 22:54 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 6 Zello is working flawlessly! That was a lot of effort Configurator is nearly finished: https://aeroremote.aufwind.ch/ And it will look just as beautiful as it works_________________www.aufwind.ch - swiss paragliding accessories [ goto post ]