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Don’t be surprised if you never have to recharge the vario during a whole season! The Vario has a built-in lithium-polymer battery, which is fully charged for about 30 hours of continuous operation, including operation of FLARM and FANET, data transmission via BLE and recording of IGC and KML files. But since the battery recharges during the flight by the built-in solar cells, the autonomy is almost unlimited. The battery can also be recharged via the included USB – C cable if needed.

Safety first

The Mini V has a built-in FLARM and FANET to protect you from collisions. Want to know where your buddies are on the road? If you carry a smartphone with a suitable app, that’s no problem. The app receives the FANET position signals of your buddies via the Bluetooth channel of your Mini V and displays them on your phone. With some apps you can even send text messages to your buddies via Bluetooth and FANET. Logically, your own Mini V also continuously transmits your position via FANET and FLARM. Together with the XC Tracer Maxx II, the Mini V is one of the few Varios in the world that is certified according to the strict FCC criteria.

In the worst case scenario, if a buddy doesn’t show up in the evening, you can check your smartphone app to see where your buddy’s vario last sent a FANET signal from. If the app supports it, you’ll find latitude, longitude, altitude, and status. This info can be very helpful in locating a missing paraglider.

Bluetooth

The XC Tracer Mini V is equipped with a BLE 4.2 module (Bluetooth Low Energy). So you can connect your app (see list) on your Android / iOS / e-reader to the vario via BLE.

Simply

One button and that’s it. The button is used to turn the device on and off and to change the volume of the from 0 (no sound) to 4 (loud).

The configuration of the vario is done via an intuitive text file. If you have a problem with the vario or don’t know how to set something please read here.

Flightlog

As a flight log we recommend the LogFly software. Intuitive and compatible with XC Tracer, LogFly does everything automatically and provides a lot of interesting information and statistics.

Technical data

• Size: 69.5 x 49.5 x 16.5 mm

• Weight 46g

• Solar cell with 22.5% efficiency

• 25h battery life without sunshine

• Easy operation

• Delay free indication of climb/descent

• FLARM / FANET, miniaturized antenna

• FANET display of position and altitude of buddies

• Open source obstacle database

• Data transfer via BLE to mobile phone/tablet/e-reader

• IGC and KML logger, approved by FAI for competitions

• Many compatible apps for Android/iOS

• Freely configurable sound settings/sound simulator on xctracer.com

• Accelerometer/Compass/Gyro/Baro/GPS/BLE/FLARM/FANET

• GPS module with simultaneous reception of GPS and Galileo

• Drag & drop firmware update, USB-C connector

• CE & FCC certification (in process)

• Swiss made

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WHO IS IT FOR

It is for pilots who want to have on their mountain tours
• as little weight as possible on the back,
• best carrying comfort,
• many attachment options for additional equipment such as drinking bottle, hiking sticks, sleeping bag and
• very good seating comfort when flying.

HIGHLIGHTS

1- Get-Up locking System – Only two buckles ensure that the straps are fastened securely and easily

2- High Performance Airbag – Best protection due to the use of new materials and a new construction system

3- Best Comfort – Your weight is spread over a large area, thanks to the stiff polypropylene seating board

4- Integrated rescue compartment – The compartment under the seating board offers enough space for all common light rescue types

5- Large Side Pockets – For stowing your equipment with a net on the left and on the right with a zip for secure locking

CHARACTERISTICS

The XEMA light is a reversible harness with low weight which also offers enough storage space for large paragliders. Numerous adjustment options adapt the belt perfectly to your body shape both when carrying and when flying. Because of its very good seating comfort, many hours of thermal flights or soaring on the coast can be enjoyed comfortably. Steering with weight shift is just as easy as accelerated flight with legs stretched.

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	S-M	M-L	L-XL
SPECIFICATION	REVERSIBLE HARNESS
WEIGHT(Kg)	2,5	2,7	2,9
MAX. LOAD(Kg)	120	120	120
SUSPENSION HEIGHT(cm)	43	45	47
CARABINER DISTANCE	36 – 56 CM	36 – 56 CM	36 – 56 CM
PROTECTOR	SELF -INFLATING AIRBAG
RESCUE POSITION	UNDER THE SEAT, WITH LATERAL HANDLE
CHECK INTERVAL<	24 MONTH
REFERENCE NUMBER	–

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The ARAK is the most versatile glider in our model range and has made a name for itself as a real “multi-tool”: The ARAK is easy to handle and immediately inspires confidence. Its performance enables flights beyond the 300 km mark and its handling invites playful flying of any kind. The special edition of our multitool brings all these features to an ultra-lightweight level: The ARAK AIR combines the concept of the ARAK with the technology of our X-ALPS wings! At only 2.9 kg, the ARAK AIR’s weight is not only reduced by 30%, its packing size is also considerably smaller, so the ultralight glider fits into even the smallest backpack. This exclusive combination makes the ARAK AIR the perfect glider for all pilots who like to fly X-Alps-style and who want to rely on the passive safety of an intermediate glider.

HOW DOES THE ARAK AIR FLY?

Construction

Technical Data:

Your ARAK AIR Package

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Learning to fly has never been this easy – the first single skin for beginners is here! From practice slope to first thermal flights the Grasshopper paraglider persuades pilots with its brilliant simpleness, ist safety and stable behavior.

The first beginner’s single skin in the world – Grasshopper. A very light paraglider with small packed measure and very stable flight behaviour.

This single skin is absolutely easy to launch, even at difficult conditions. Due to ist low canopy weight and small volume, its flight behaviour is outstanding stable and tolerant – a huge gain regarding safety for beginners as well as for casual pilots.

Needless to say, that Grasshopper, not only due to its low weight, is a perfect wing for Hike & Fly, too.

Features:

• Sturdy Domenico 20D fabric
• Low weight and extremely small packed measure
• Sheathed lower lines
• Extremely stable
• Perfect price-performance ratio

Technical Data:

MAGENTA.                                                                        LIME

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9.5″ x 6.5″ hardback, 260pp, 2nd ed.

ISBN 978-3-00-040212-8

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