Whether you're a beginner or a pro – with the XC Tracer Maxx III, you'll fly more intuitively than ever before. It's not that XC Tracer variometers are only for professionals; quite the opposite. Pros like Chrigel have been flying for so long that it doesn't make much of a difference to them if the variometer's beeps and what you feel don't match up. For pilots with less flying experience, flying with an XC Tracer Maxx III becomes an intuitive experience. Because what the variometer displays with its beeps and what you feel correspond perfectly.

Further information

Maximum precision

Conventional variometers have the disadvantage that climb and sink rates are always displayed with a more or less significant time delay. The XC Tracer Maxx III combines data from various sensors using a complex mathematical process, eliminating this time delay. Thanks to the instantaneous display of climb/sink rates, finding and centering thermals with a Maxx III is much easier than with a conventional variometer.

And you can adjust the variometer tones however you like; please use our [link/tool/etc.] for this. Sound simulator .

Maximum intuition

Minimalist displays on the screens enable intuitive flying. Icons instead of text ensure effortless interpretation – no need to read a manual. We designed the screens for maximum readability – a quick glance is all it takes to grasp the essential information, allowing you to focus on the airspace and the flight itself. The display uses a specially tempered glass that eliminates distracting reflections while remaining highly durable.

You can choose which screens you want to display. The following screens are available:

• Standard: Analog variometer, digital variometer, altitude, ground speed, compass, wind, glide ratio, flight time
• Thermals: Analog variometer, digital variometer, altitude, wind, thermal assistant, altitude curve of the last 30 seconds
• Buddy: Displays altitude, vario, position and status of up to 8 buddies, as well as the position and status of up to 100 devices via ADS-L and Fanet.
• Airspace: Display includes side and top views; zoom levels can be selected. The screen refresh rate is up to 10Hz, and warnings are integrated.
• Topography: Top-down view with adaptive hillshading; only terrain is displayed, no maps in the conventional sense.

The screens are fixed and cannot be changed. Features for competitions and cross-country are not currently planned.

Technical data

• High-resolution MIP LCD, 800x600 pixels, 80x60mm, perfectly readable

• Tempered and anti-reflective glass for LCD cover

• Size: 101x81x18mm

• Weight 158g / 171g (with silicone protective case)

• 60h battery life

• Easiest operation with included remote control on the carrying strap

• Display of topography, various zoom levels

• Instantaneous display of ascent/descent

• ADS-L, FANET, FLARM, integrated antenna

• ADS-L and FANET display of buddy position and altitude

• Open Source Obstacle Database

• Data transfer via BLE on mobile phone/tablet/e-reader

• IGC and KML loggers, approved by the FAI for competitions

• Many compatible apps for Android/iOS

• Freely configurable Sound settings/sound simulator on xctracer.com

• Accelerometer/Compass/Gyro/Baro/GPS/BLE/ADS-L/FANET/FLARM

• GPS module with simultaneous reception of GPS, GLONASS and Galileo

• Firmware updates with Web app directly from your smartphone via BLE

• USB-C port

• CE & FCC Certification (In progress)

• Swiss made