theVariometer 3.1
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Publisher Description
This nice little tool - a must have for every paraglider pilot - emulates a variometer on your iPhone.
Since version 3.0 the app supports iOS9, as well as the pressure sensor of your iPhone 6(s) or iPhone 6(s) Plus.
Therefore your iPhone is a complete replacement for a "real" variometer.
In conjunction with an external sensor such as ASI FlyNet2, FlyTec SenseBox or the XC-TRacer, the app provides even more precise climb- and sink-rates.
You can use it to measure
- climb/decline rate
- absolute altitude
- hight over ground
- relative height
- speed over ground and
- course
Values displayed in meters or feet/kn.
The current climb- or sink-rate is signaled via different "beep" sounds, as usual for a variometer.
You can watch your flight using the integrated map view in real time, so you will never loose your orientation. Even if your are flying accidentally within a cloud or under poor visibility conditions!
By typing to „Alt 3“ - usually after the adjusting phase - or any time later you can reset „Alt 3“ to „0“.
Moreover you can use the App to
- record you flights
- view your recorded flights in the integrated map view
- send your recorded flights by mail as kml-files or gpx -files to your friends
One last note:
The app reacts a little somewhat slower, as e.g. a Bräuninger- or Flytec Vario, if you use the internal pressure sensor of the iPhone, because the sensor doesn't provide data as often as an external sensor.
The app requires a good GPS signal, if no internal or external pressure sensor can be used.
Please make sure in any case, that you have a good GPS signal, if you use the app.
The app does NOT work - completely and reliably - in buildings or other situations in which you have no or a bad GPS signal!
However, this should not be a problem, since you usually flying under a clear open sky. ;-)
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Even if the App is running in background, the GPS location service is used by the App, if you record your flight!
Oct 29, 2015
Version 3.1
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Version 3.1 of the variometer app now includes support for Apple Watch OS2 and for the XC-Tracer. A nice little and especially nimble Bluetooth Vario. Please see https://www.xctracer.com for more information regarding the XC-Tracer.
About theVariometer
theVariometer is a paid app for iOS published in the Health & Nutrition list of apps, part of Home & Hobby.
The company that develops theVariometer is Ronald Schmieder. The latest version released by its developer is 3.1.
To install theVariometer on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2015-10-29 and was downloaded 1 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the theVariometer as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install theVariometer on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the theVariometer is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After theVariometer is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.