These instruments aim to enhance your performance in flight by providing real-time data necessary to achieve your goals. In paragliding, you will encounter situations where thermals are weak, or you need to know your ground speed to determine if you can venture away from your landing site. All this information can be easily obtained using the tools at your disposal.
For us paragliders, the variometer is probably the most useful basic instrument! It provides information on our climb rate or sink rate. This is extremely useful in paragliding to determine if we can stay in a zone, efficiently utilize thermals, or even detect and remain in an ascending area.
There are two systems of variometers. The first uses a pressure system, essentially a barometer, to determine climb rate through pressure differences. The second system uses an accelerometer to measure vertical speed changes and translates these into climb or sink rates.
Variometers translate climb or sink rate measurements into audio signals. A beep or a series of beeps. Here’s how these signals are typically interpreted:
Unlike the variometer, the altimeter is an altitude and height indicator.
Often coupled with the variometer, the altimeter in paragliding requires a display for the data to be readable by the pilot. This will allow you to know your altitude (height relative to a reference, usually sea level) or your height (relative to a point, the ground, the takeoff or landing based on your needs). Again, it is usually pressure-based that altimeters operate, although there are other measurement methods, often less effective and precise.
An already well-known instrument, the GPS becomes interesting and useful from the first flights in paragliding. The Alti Vario GPS provides all the necessary data to reach a precise point, know your ground speed, define a route, and know and avoid airspaces, etc. Typically more expensive, these instruments are rather intended for experienced pilots.
At Air et Aventure, you will find the complete range of instruments for paragliding. You are sure to get the best prices on all Alti Vario GPS designed for paragliding on the market. We sell top brands of flight instruments such as Syride, Flymaster, and Flytec, the leading names in the field!
Why order online for a variometer, altimeter or a GPS for paragliding?
By ordering your flight instrument online, you can enjoy free shipping on orders over 200 euros, a 2-year warranty on your electronic equipment, and free returns within 14 days if it does not suit you.
Additionally, you can easily compare our different products thanks to our extensive catalog. This ensures you find the Alti Vario GPS that meets your expectations.
When you order a variometer, altimeter, or GPS for paragliding online, you make your life easier. These flight instruments allow you to fly more confidently, enhancing your safety. Moreover, Air et Aventure collaborates with Syride, Flytec, and Flymasterg to offer high-quality after-sales service. In case of issues with the touch screen, dial, or transmitter of your Alti Vario GPS, we will provide an efficient and quick solution.
Our team will advise you in choosing your Alti Vario GPS. Feel free to contact us by email at info@airetaventure.com for any information requests.
At Air et Aventure, you will find all sorts of altimeters, variometers, and GPS designed for paragliding, as well as for aircraft, hot air balloons, and other outdoor activities.
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