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Author: Noah MartinezLocation: PolandSubject: Traveling with Paragliding Gear - Costs & TipsPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 16:30 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 9 Hey! Great questions - travel with paragliding gear is definitely something to figure out early on. Airline baggage: Most paragliders (including the Advance Alpha Hike) pack down to around 40-50L and weigh 4-6kg for the wing alone. Your full setup (wing, harness, reserve, helmet, vario) will typically be 15-25kg total depending on what you choose. Baggage options: Checked[…]

Author: lhaegerLocation: Munich, GermanySubject: Re: Thermal Hotspots flySkyHyPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 16:28 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 767 AdrianG_e wrote: I have a Flyskyhy folder in my iCloud drive where all my IGC's are at. Can you access that folder from any other device through iCloud Drive? On my iPhone, FlySkyHy stores IGCs in "On my iPhone > FlySkyHy". That's local to the device and outside iCloud Drive. [ goto post ]

Author: saonbSubject: Re: Vector VarioPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 12:27 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 166 Does somebody know if there was a default setting for thermal integration above 0.0 sec in a firmware settings bevor Version 1.3? Thanks in advance Alex [ goto post ]

Author: GrecianLocation: Leeds, UKSubject: Re: Project Share: an integrated flight computer (WIP)Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 11:00 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 19 tcleo007 wrote: Grecian wrote: tcleo007 wrote: The blue dots are marked by pilots using the updraft sharing function. Basically you can push a button and mark an updraft at your current position, and everyone else who has logged in to the network can see it immediately. Can I announce to other pilots that it's horrible and rough and[…]

Author: Lars M Falkenström :: *Topic StarterLocation: Stockholm, SwedenSubject: Re: Ozone Zeno 2 (EN D)Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 9:41 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 794 Still in love with this wing! Would like to try the PWC trim - big difference? Here’s a short vid from Pegalajar - we tried to cross Sierra Nevada down to the sea but I was a bit low. Cheers Lars [ goto post ]

Author: AdrianG_eSubject: Re: Thermal Hotspots flySkyHyPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 9:37 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 767 [quote="lhaeger"] Nitro wrote: Also syncing IGCs over iCloud would be really nice and should be straightforward to implement It isn't? Thought so. I have a Flyskyhy folder in my iCloud drive where all my IGC's are at. [ goto post ]

Author: GuyLocation: FranceSubject: Re: ADVANCE Tau DLS (EN C, 2-Liner)Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 8:50 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 37 A few comments from someone who do not pretend to be an expert. Short flight,about fifteen days ago, with the Tau (size 20 for PTV 81-83 kg). For me, it was the first “2 lines” and despite the rather anemic conditions of the morning, I was able to appreciate this glider. Easy flight setup (takeoff back side, no air, feet[…]

Author: hiep.boboSubject: Re: Phi Maestro 3 (EN B)Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 8:22 UTC (GMT 0)Topic Replies: 158 Beat is more versatile. Construction wise, it seems to be closer to Symphonia/Tenor. Maestro is a huge jump toward fine tuned XC machine. It might be the most cell count high-B in the market with additional mini rib. In full speed, the leading edge does not get deformed visibly. Line layout of the Beat is care-freed. So simple with only 1 gallery,[…]