The well-proven functions of the IQ-Competino+ and IQ-COMPEO+ flight instruments have recently been expanded with the use of the SD card option. With firmware v3.35  ( now available ) for the Compeo+ and the imminent release 2.09  ( coming soon )for the Competino+ (both available at no charge) the following additional features are provided:

• Efficient data management of SD cards up to 2GB and SD-HC cards up to 32 GB. Because data volume is comparatively minimal, it is also possible to use older, smaller capacity SD-cards (in the MB range). For example: air space data of Europe is less than 2 MB and a long flight is normally not greater than 0.5MB.  
• Storage of air space data files of entire continents. 
• Establishment of known or recently discovered obstacles such as cables, no-fly zones,  and hay ropes.
• Automatic management of these files by the Competino+/Compeo+
• Storage of virtually limitless flights on SD card and fast read-out of the SD card on Mac/PC.
• Storage and read-out of waypoints on SD card in GPX format and therefore easy exchange of waypoint lists from instrument to instrument or via Mac/PC.
• Storage and read-out of routes on SD and therefore easy exchange of routes/competition tasks from pilot or task-setter directly from instrument to instrument or via Mac/PC.
• Preprogrammed SD-cards available soon (16 GB with worldwide airspace)
• Near Thermal Tone: This ingenious ”thermal snooping“ function acoustically alerts the pilot of the possible presence of a nascent or poorly centered thermal.  The tone can be configured according to pilot’s preferences and superfluous indication is prevented prior to take-off with automatic flight detection.
• Info Page: Shows the three nearest air spaces with their official designation, upper and lower limits and a comment field. The comment field may be used, for example, to show the tower radio frequency. The Info Page can be brought up at any time with a short press of the “info” key.

For paragliders, the experimental period for the “virtual cage” eDrive motor system has been extended one year. The virtual cage system, which facilitates safe flying without a protective cage, is indeed so recent and futuristic that the responsible authorities require more time for study. All pilots, after receiving appropriate training, who soar with the Virtual cage system are enthusiastic about the new feeling of freedom in the air. Related information and impressive video can be found on the Bräuniger website and on YouTube.