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XC Tracer II FLARM

XC Tracer II FLARM the newest variometer from XC Tracer. The vario has the same features like XC Tracer II / XC Tracer Mini II GPS; but in additon to this XC Tracer II FLARM does send a FLARM beacon, so that you get visible to other aircraft / hanggliders / paragliders that are equipped with FLARM. Optional there is also the possibility to receive FLARM signals from other aircraft, and it is even possible to optionally install the obstacle collision warning system from FLARM.

Coupe Icare 2018

XC Tracer will be present with a booth at the 45th Coupe Icare at St Hilaire du Touvet from September 20th - 23rd 2018 . We look forward to meet you there and show you our newest XC Tracer.

During Coupe Icare there is a discount of 10% on all XC Tracer Varios. The discount applies to all online orders from 20-23. September 2018.

Wind Estimation

Test firmware with wind estimation for XC Tracer II and XC Tracer Mini II GPS is available for testing. 

Firmware Update XC Tracer II / XC Tracer Mini II GPS

New firmware for XC Tracer II and XC Tracer Mini II GPS is available. It is recommended for all users to update to this version. The new firmwares for XC Tracer II and XC Tracer Mini II have bug fixes that improve the stability and reliability. The code has been tested with flights flying high over the Swiss alps, the picture shows one of those test flights, flying over the glaciers north of Finsteraarhorn.

XC Tracer Mini II GPS

XC Tracer Mini II GPS is here! The vario is available from stock and can be ordered directly in the webshop. It took more than 20 months and more than 25 prototypes to develop the new vario.

New firmware for XC Tracer II

The new firmware for XC Tracer II is available in the download section. Major improvements are a completely new and vastly improved sensor data fusion code, a simplified config file, an improved logger that logs IGC and KML in parallel, and finally a reduction in power consumption.