We've finished a beta version of the new Maxx III firmware that renders airspaces and terrain in 3D. The code is not yet final – but right now is exactly when we need feedback from pilots. You can download the beta firmware from here. At this stage, we're primarily interested in the rendering of airspaces. It doesn't need to be — and cannot be — perfect, but it must be good enough to be useful for pilots in flight. That's exactly what we want to find out: Are the airspaces in your region...

A firmware update for Maxx III is now available for download, featuring the integration of KK7 Thermal Hotspots on the wind screen. The likelihood of thermals is indicated by black dots of varying sizes. The larger the black dot, the more frequent or stronger the thermals have been in the past at the same time of day, in the same month, and at that location. This allows you to see at a glance where the next thermal might be. The integration directly on the wind screen offers real advantages...

FOCA has conditionally approved the subsidy application for XC Tracer Varios with Flarm for 2025. Pilots who purchase(d) an XC Tracer Maxx III, Maxx II or Mini V between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, hold an SVH license, and have not yet received a subsidy, are eligible to submit a reimbursement claim through https://www.variosubvention.ch/en/ . Please ensure the application is submitted on the website no later than January 15, 2026.