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Author: tfvtkrSubject: Re: The vario to rule them all - which one to pick?Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2026 11:11 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 6 Hi, well I don't know about this "ruling them all" but phones have incredibely precise sensors and especially quite often more sensors, very nicely integrated, than many dedicated varios - if you go with phones like Samsung S or Pixel or even Xiaomis for the upper line. And they do not need to be the newest[…]

Author: tfvtkr :: *Topic StarterSubject: New Release On Open TestingPosted: Fri Apr 10, 2026 11:03 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 126 Hi everyone, Yesterday, April 9, 2026, a massive update for XC Vario was released in the Play Store. The short version is: A large part of the codebase was refactored and optimized, so that XC Vario runs much more efficiently and handles resources better. In particular, the processing of sensor data was completely rethought. As a developer, you're always proud[…]

Author: OlaMLocation: Bergen, NorwaySubject: Re: Phi Presto? (en-D) AR 7.2Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2026 9:50 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 19 Airmonk, I suspect you might be pleased with this: https://www.facebook.com/PHI.flying/posts/pfbid0oZe7ZWR3Hw(shrinked URL)ttxgD9eH3Szdzjnbg8sKsKs2ZxsYl Quote: Dear all! I have three children. Even before they were born, we started thinking about their names. Ultimately, though, we waited until we met them in person to find the perfect name. I'm just checking the photos we made at the Bassano weekend. -and now it is clear:[…]

Author: praeteritio :: *Topic StarterSubject: Re: igc-net: an open protocol for soaring flight dataPosted: Fri Apr 10, 2026 9:14 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 9 mdb wrote: We now live in an agentic world. A more practical way to address your original problem (having to upload the same igc to multiple platforms) may be to write an agent that ensures every flight is uploaded to all desired platforms. Maybe even with parameters (only upload files with more than 15 xContest points,[…]

Author: praeteritio :: *Topic StarterSubject: Re: igc-net: an open protocol for soaring flight dataPosted: Fri Apr 10, 2026 8:50 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 9 bmike-ch wrote: Yes, but the content of my emails can be anything - video, photos, text, rich text, attachments, etc... all that is agreed upon is how the data gets organized and recorded for transport. I don't think your analogy works at all. I do not have a neutral, third party (or parties) repository for storing,[…]

Author: vom :: *Topic StarterSubject: UltraBipPosted: Fri Apr 10, 2026 8:41 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 3 Some status update: Wingman is now in version 4.4. What's New Stodeus UltraBip support: Connect your UltraBip/BlueBip to Wingman: Wingman will use the device's sensors to record your flights. 3D Playback improved with an option to make the track progressively appear The logbook has been significantly improved: stats by year / month / all time. Charts have been improved. New metrics have been added.[…]

Author: FranzlLocation: Tyrol/AustriaSubject: Re: Parabario -aviometricsPosted: Fri Apr 10, 2026 7:54 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 3 Would be interesting to learn more about the device itself, weight,size, audio output and adjustment options as well as the sensors in terms of size, weight, attachment points in the sail, how they are attached. They are not very generous about details on their website... cheers Franzl [ goto post ]

Author: JudithM :: *Topic StarterLocation: Catalunya (ES)Subject: Re: X-Pyr 2026Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2026 7:48 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 9 Hello All, We've had one withdrawal (Leo Beard) and one new entrant (Florian Serra). Both from France. Florian competed last edition and coming close, he is even more hungry for goal. We've now published the team info, including their gear, interviews and more about them. You can see all the competing teams here: https://x-pyr.com/x_team_cat/team-data/ Cheers, Judith_________________X-Pyr Roving Reporter [ goto[…]