XC Track – Tips and Tricks Part III
Part 3 of the XC Track Tips and Tricks series. This time featuring the new version, XC Track 1.0.0-beta, and the XC Track Layout Editor.
Customise vario sound: Efficient flying without annoying beeping
Flying for a few hours with a beeping vario can be annoying under certain circumstances. How can I set the vario so that it provides me with all the important information audibly without getting on my nerves too much?
XC Track – Tips and Tricks Part II
XC Track can be used to maximise XC points in flight. In addition to flying skills, this requires detailed knowledge of how XC Track is displayed and how it works.
The XC points scoring
Every user of portals such as DHV-XC or XContest is familiar with the XC points displayed there. For the classic home mountain pilot, the points may not really matter, but for the ambitious pilot and points hunter who might want to win a competition, the theory behind them should be known. Especially as there are a few tricks and tips to maximise your points and increase your chances in the competition.
Overhead lines and how to recognise them
I already explained in an article three years ago that overhead power lines harbour particular dangers for us paraglider pilots. In this article, I would like to go into detail about the construction and route of overhead power lines so that you are able to recognise them from the air and include them in your planning before the flight.
Criteria for a harness test
In the relevant specialist magazines, forums and blogs, harnesses tend to play a subordinate role. Reason enough for me to test harnesses regularly and publish a report on them here in this blog. But what are the criteria for a test that is as objective as possible?
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