# 9) Detailed information about screen configurator elements ⚠️ **Important note:** the display **“---”** on an element means that the instrument is waiting to receive the required data (for example GPS signal from the internal receiver or from the phone via the Syride Link application) in order to display the information. ⚠️ **Important note:** on an **Alti** instrument, all information marked with an asterisk “\*” below requires a Bluetooth connection to the **Syride Link** application on a phone with active GPS reception in order to be displayed. *** #### **GPS altitude \*** GPS altitude is calculated from the GPS signal. It corresponds to your altitude above mean sea level. This altitude is generally reliable but may become inaccurate in case of poor GPS signal reception (electromagnetic interference, obstacles, atmospheric conditions, etc.). *** #### **QNE altitude** QNE altitude is calculated from atmospheric pressure using a standard reference of **1013.25 hPa**. This is expressed as a **Flight Level (FL)**. This setting is used in aviation above the **transition altitude (TA)** or in airspaces defined in Flight Levels. In paragliding, this information is mainly useful to avoid entering restricted airspaces defined in **FL**. *** #### **QNH altitude (recommended)** QNH altitude is the reference altitude for paragliding. At startup, the instrument uses GPS altitude to initialize the reference, then relies on the pressure sensor to calculate altitude with very high precision. This altitude responds immediately to vertical variations. For example, if you raise the instrument by one meter, the displayed altitude also increases by one meter. This measurement is highly accurate but may drift slightly during very long flights or over large distances due to atmospheric pressure variations. *** #### **Vario** The vario indicates your vertical speed (climb or sink). Vario filtering can be configured in the screen configurator. A **5-second filtering** means that the displayed value corresponds to the average over the last 5 seconds. Lower filtering provides a more responsive vario, while higher filtering results in a more stable vario. *** #### **Altitude history** Displays a graph of your QNH altitude over the last **2 minutes**. The following are shown: * the altitude curve, * the maximum and minimum altitude. *** #### **Vario history** Displays a graph of your vario over the last **2 minutes**. The following are shown: * the vario curve, * the maximum and minimum vario. *** #### **Vario graph** Displays your vario as a bar graph. Each bar represents a **0.5 m/s** variation. The graph automatically switches between positive and negative vario. *** #### **G-meter** The G-meter measures the accelerations experienced during flight. **1 g** corresponds to the normal acceleration due to Earth’s gravity.\ **2 g** means you are experiencing an acceleration equivalent to twice your weight. This information is useful for analyzing maneuvers and aerological conditions. *** #### **Gain since takeoff** Indicates the altitude difference between your current position and your takeoff point. A positive value means you are above the takeoff point. *** #### **Distance from takeoff (GPS only)** Indicates the straight horizontal distance between your current position and your takeoff point. *** #### **Total distance (GPS only)** Corresponds to the total distance traveled since takeoff. It represents the length of your GPS track. *** #### **Heading to takeoff** Indicates the direction to follow to return to the takeoff point. This information is particularly useful in paramotoring or to quickly find your starting point. *** #### **Atmospheric pressure** Indicates the atmospheric pressure measured by the sensor, expressed in **hectopascals (hPa)**. *** #### **Instant glide ratio (IGR) \*** The Instant Glide Ratio (IGR) indicates your wing’s glide performance relative to the ground. **IGR = ground speed / vertical speed** A higher glide ratio indicates better aerodynamic performance. Wind directly affects this value. *** #### **Heading indicator** Indicates the direction your instrument is pointing, measured by the magnetic compass. This value is expressed in degrees, from **0 to 360°**. *** #### **Track \*** Indicates the actual direction of your movement over the ground, measured by GPS. In the absence of wind, heading and track are identical. *** #### **Drift angle \*** Indicates the difference between heading and track. A zero drift angle indicates no wind.\ The higher the angle, the stronger the crosswind. *** #### **Wind (graph) \*** To measure the wind, perform a complete and steady turn of at least **8 seconds** in a stable air mass. The instrument then calculates the wind speed and direction. An upward arrow indicates a **tailwind**.\ A downward arrow indicates a **headwind**. The displayed value corresponds to the wind speed. *** #### **Wind direction \*** Indicates the wind origin using the cardinal directions:\ N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW. *** #### **GPS coordinates \*** Displays your current position as geographic coordinates. *** #### **Thermal core \*** This function helps identify the strongest lift area around your position. When you fly through a rising air mass, the instrument records positive vario values and displays a trace around your position. The darker the trace, the stronger the lift. A circle automatically indicates the position of the strongest thermal core detected.