# SensBox

> Navigation app for paraglider and delta pilots with flight planning and tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Garrecht Avionik GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensbox/id645893271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Garrecht Avionik GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/326081668)
- Category: Navigation, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 28 MB
- Languages: English, German, Italian, Polish
- Released: 2013-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensbox/id645893271/reviews.md

## What is SensBox?

SensBox - the perfect aviatic app for intuitive flight planning

SensBox is a navigation app for paraglider and delta pilots with advanced functionality that is amazingly easy to use. The app uses data from the Flytec / Bräuniger SensBox and supports pilots during competition or recreational flights.

Features: 
- Simple and easy to use Direct-To function
- Rubberband function for easy route manipulation
- Extensive intuitive route planning
- Paragliding data from the interactive database http://www.paraglidingearth.com. If you find errors in the database, you can edit it yourself on www.paraglidingearth.com.
- Waypoints, hotspots and airspaces from the DHV (German hanggliding association).
- Import of gpx files (e.g. the database from http://www.dhv.de)
- Live Tracking
- FAI triangle optimization 
- Realtime Wind calculation
- High-resolution terrain map 
- Final-glide calculation over terrain 
- Profile view showing terrain and airpsace on course 
- Vertical airspace overview and airpsace warnings 
- Flight-statistics for the current flight and task
- Flight-logging (IGC and KML format) 
- Trackline on map 
- Import of all common data formats (CUP/DAT/OpenAir/PLR/GPX etc.) 
- METAR weather data (iPhone only, internet connection required) 
- Replay function
- Creation of user waypoints
- Many display options individually configurable

IMPORTANT: The app works only in combination with the Flytec / Bräuniger SensBox!

Please find more information online at SensBox on www.flytec.ch
You can get the SensBox from your dealer or directly via phone +41 41 349 18 88
 
IMPORTANT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: iOS 6 or newer. WARNING: Older devices are not supported

## Key features

- Intuitive flight planning
- Direct-To function
- Route manipulation
- Live Tracking
- FAI triangle optimization
- Realtime Wind calculation
- Flight-logging

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensbox/id645893271/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2015-06-24, version 2.5*

The vario has very little documentation and the app has even less.

## Frequently asked questions about SensBox

### Does SensBox work without the Flytec / Bräuniger SensBox hardware?

No, SensBox explicitly requires the Flytec / Bräuniger SensBox hardware to function. The app is designed to work in combination with this specific device.

### What devices is SensBox compatible with?

SensBox is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 6 or newer, and older devices are not supported.

### How often is SensBox updated?

The latest version of SensBox is 2.5.6, which was last updated on March 14, 2016. This indicates a less frequent update cycle.

### What kind of flight data does SensBox provide?

SensBox offers paragliding data from an interactive database, including waypoints, hotspots, and airspaces. It also supports importing GPX files and provides METAR weather data on iPhone.

### Can I plan routes with SensBox?

Yes, SensBox features extensive and intuitive route planning, including a simple Direct-To function and a rubberband function for easy route manipulation.

### Does SensBox offer live tracking?

Yes, SensBox includes a Live Tracking feature, allowing pilots to share their flight progress. It also supports flight-logging in IGC and KML formats.

### What is the age rating for SensBox?

SensBox has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What are the key navigation features in SensBox?

Key navigation features include FAI triangle optimization, realtime wind calculation, final-glide calculation over terrain, and profile views showing terrain and airspace on course.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.5.6 — 2016-03-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Minor bugfixes.

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