Element Alto is right for you if you are looking for a simple, robust and reliable vario.
Simple
The Element Alto is a simple vario created for the leisure pilot who needs a turn-it-on-and-fly device with essential functionality only.
Robust
Based on the proven Flytec design with an incredibly solid housing.
Reliable
Simplified internal electronics by Naviter combined with signature Flytec-quality vario and tone.
Main features
- Robust, shockproof ABS housing
- Reliable and proven high-sensitivity vario
- Comfortable and clear vario tone
- High-contrast monochrome LCD screen
- Keyboard with clearly detectable, glove-friendly keys
- Logbook
- Customizable vario tone frequency, sensitivity, audio mode, climb-tone
- Vario profiles, for different flying types (weak / normal / strong thermals, soaring, ballooning)
- Altimeter showing MSL (ALT1)
- Altimeter showing Relative / Flight level / meters or feet (ALT2)
- Custom relative altimeter which can be reset with a press of a button (ALT3)
- Graphical instant and average climb indicator
- Numeric average vario indication
- Flight time and local time permanently on display
- Selectable units for Altitude, Vario, Time, Pressure, Temperature
- Optional additional near-thermal tone
- Optional tone when a key is pressed
- English, German, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Turkish user interface
- Battery life ~250 h from two AA batteries
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Flybubble note: The Element Alto quick-start and full manuals we checked had a minor typo which might cause confusion: they said that the vario will operate for 30 hours with the included two AA alkaline batteries, where they should say 250 hours.
Technical Specification
| HARDWARE & OPERATION | |
|---|---|
| Housing | ABS Polycarbonate, Shock resistant shape |
| Size | 138 x 72 x 24 mm 5.4 x 2.8 x 0.9 in |
| Weight | 122 g |
| Sunlight readable LCD |  |
| Gloves friendly Keyboard | |
| Number of buttons | 4 |
| Battery type | 2x AA type batteries |
| Battery duration | 250 hours |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Vario | High sensitivity, fast response, customizable tone |
| Altimeter | Reliable and accurate up to 10,000 meters |
| Altimeter display | MSL, Relative, Flight Level, Custom |
| Average vario | Graphical and numerical |
| Time | Local time & Flight time |
| Logbook | Takeoff and landing times |
| Units | Customizable |
| Multilingual interface | 7 languages |
Naviter & Flytec instruments comparison
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Flytec Element Alto reviews
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Additional Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Shipping Details | 1-3 workdays |
| Model Status | Current model |
