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The IGC format

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Most of us know the IGC file (en: International Gliding Commission) as a file that a vario creates, in which the flight path is recorded and which can be uploaded to one of the Internet portals, such as the DHV-XC or XContest, after the flight. When opening the file with a normal text editor, you can recognise some information in plain text, but most of the data is very cryptic. However, it is worth taking a closer look at what is hidden behind it in order to better understand the background to airspace violations, for example.

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Interview with the creators of we-measure.io

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The topic of trimming paragliders and its effect on flight behaviour and ultimately also on safety has been the subject of intense discussion in the scene for several years now. Nevertheless, for most pilots, checking and re-trimming paragliders seems to be a job for the check centres. How can pilots be enabled to check the trim and how can they be supported in trimming their own glider? Nora Martiny and Benjamin Lutze must have thought about this and much more, and their answer: the website we-measure.io.

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Keyboard XC Remote

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XC Track is now used by many pilots on their smartphones. A major drawback here is the lack of hardware buttons. This makes operation in the air difficult; solutions such as operation with a stylus pen or gloves with a special coating are impractical in the air. A keyboard such as XC Remote promises a remedy.

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Paraglider trim check with we-measure

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In the article Checking paraglider trim, I already mentioned how important it is to regularly check the trim of your paraglider. At that time, the trim was checked with the help of a commercial provider, but for some time now it has been possible to carry out the check via the we-measure website. In this article, I would like to explain in more detail how this works and what you need to bear in mind.

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RECCO – Be searchable

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RECCO - Be searchable, the saying that actually explains everything. The system is designed to speed up the search for missing persons considerably. You might think that we paragliders are easy to find anyway thanks to our large, colorful paraglider, but it is quite conceivable that the paraglider could fall through the trees in the event of an accident, making it difficult to find the victim.

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