The Bräuniger IQ Basic GPS/Flytec 6015 is in many respects the
perfect first vario for thermal pilots. But it does have a few shortcomings. We
have listened to pilots, instructors and vendors, and have completely reworked
the the instrument. So completely that it deserves a new name. We are proud to
announce our newest vario: The Flytec Element.

Starting on the outside: Same casing, but more colours. To start, we will offer
the Element in four colour combinations. The decision which ones we will produce
in the long run will be up to you and your customers.

New keyboard design, with simpler labels and using a new technology that makes
the keys easier to feel, even with gloves on.

Screen clean-up: We removed unnecessary information to gain more space for
important data, especially the direction indicator.

New Micro USB connector, after connecting the Element to any computer (Windows
PC, Mac with OS X, Linux PC) it becomes immediately available as a mass storage
device, without any installation. With that comes standard file-based data
exchange.

Now for the inner values: The new USB interface brings an increase of computing
power that can be used for new and improved functionality:

• Simplified operation with fully written-out menu options


• Flight data as IGC or Google Earth files straight after landing


• Simple airspace warning with direction and distance information


• Waypoints, airspaces and software updates can be directly copied onto the device


• Optimised route guidance for competition tasks


• GPS altitude above ground