Vortex SmartWinch

08/17/2026

Finally! Self-towing!!

Big deal or not?!? You decide! See here for details and a Vortex Summer 2026 update.

https://instinct.pro/blogs/news/finally-first-self-tows-big-deal-or-no-big-deal-summer-2026-update

05/29/2026

Thrilled to see our Vortex being used half way around the World!!

05/24/2026

Nice easy evening step-tow to 620m on a 700m runway. We are getting the step-towing dialed in now.

HANGGLIDING ⛳ ? [CA] ∷ ⌛ 13:58 min ∷ ø 14.56 km/h ∷ ⊺ 1060 m

05/22/2026

Another milestone tonight during testing....

05/18/2026

Vortex payout towing happening in Alberta, Canada

05/17/2026

Parafoil winch-line retreival kites now in stock:

https://instinct.pro/products/sol-parafoil-winch-line-retrieval-kite

05/15/2026

Prototyping wireless remote. Spring loaded slider.

03/12/2026

A beautiful sunrise Vortex test-towing session yesterday! Up at 5AM, arrived at the tow road and set up the hang glider in the pitch black with the headlights on. Got two more Vortex'es tested and ready to ship out to eager customers.

;) ;)

03/04/2026

Engineering turning into reality! It's easy to make a one-off machine but with our planning we can now turn out consistent machines.

03/01/2026

...now I'm just getting fancy...painting and branding our wooden carriers that come with each vx11 & vx15. It makes lifting these heavier machines on and off the hitch pin much easier. It also makes it easier to store & transport the Vortex and protect it while not in use.