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Do you need a sectional chart in your possession while you are flying? You bet! You better have one!  One question must be looked into: Do you have a map? To be more specific, a sectional chart. Do I need one? Does it have to be current? Umm, great question. Let’s look deeper into the discussion.

Let’s refer to FAR 91.103, a very unique rule.

I've been flying with LXNAV's new HAWK vario system. To explain really quickly, it isn't a Total Energy vario. It works like this: if you can model the performance of the glider, and you can keep track of the attitude and airspeed, then you know

Real-time Wind Indication

For the glider pilot, it is essential to know how the air mass is moving in its surroundings. Today's TEK Varios work very well for measuring vertical airmass movement if the airplane's speed is approximately constant, e.g., when circling.

As important as the vertical movement of the airmass is

So you’ve chosen your favorite vario, quite simply, because this is one of the most important things in the cockpit to help you enjoy and get the most out of your flight. It can be the LXNAV V8/S8, it can be a

It can be used by everyone, for perfecting your circuits with the guidance of your instructor looking over your shoulder giving advice, perhaps going for your 5hr soaring flight or completing your first 500km FAI triangle under the guidance of a local coach, right up to the very top end of the spectrum of winning a world championship – it’s a tool that everyone needs in their toolbox to maximize the

Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance, SkySight is the tool that I use for this. A beautifully thought out & well-developed weather forecasting web-based application put together by Australian, Matthew Scutter. With excellent customer service & constant development,