\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {1}Introduction}{8}{chapter.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {1.1}Organization of this manual}{8}{section.1.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {1.2}Notes}{10}{section.1.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {1.3}Platforms}{10}{section.1.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {1.4}Technical support}{10}{section.1.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {1.5}Training}{11}{section.1.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {1.6}Using XCSoar safely}{12}{section.1.6}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {2}Installation}{13}{chapter.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.1}To run XCSoar}{13}{section.2.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.2}! Before you go out flying the first time with XCSoar !}{13}{section.2.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.3}How to get the most from XCSoar}{13}{section.2.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.4}XCSoar Checklist}{14}{section.2.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.5}Compatibility}{15}{section.2.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.6}Software installation}{16}{section.2.6}%
\contentsline {subsubsection}{Hacking the Kobo}{17}{section*.23}%
\contentsline {subsubsection}{The Power Off Screen}{17}{section*.24}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.7}Data files}{19}{section.2.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.8}Running XCSoar}{19}{section.2.8}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {3}User Interface}{23}{chapter.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.1}Display elements}{24}{section.3.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.2}Interaction}{25}{section.3.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.3}The main button menu}{25}{section.3.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.4}Menu item overview}{26}{section.3.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.5}Default menu buttons}{28}{section.3.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.6}InfoBoxes and screen pages}{29}{section.3.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.7}Status messages}{31}{section.3.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.8}Dialogue windows}{32}{section.3.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.9}Acoustic alert and sound feedback}{34}{section.3.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.10}Screen visuals}{34}{section.3.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.11}Help system}{35}{section.3.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.12}Interfacing with gestures}{35}{section.3.12}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {4}Navigation}{37}{chapter.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.1}Map display elements}{37}{section.4.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.2}Glider symbol, map orientation}{38}{section.4.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.3}Zoom and map scale}{38}{section.4.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.4}Panning the map}{39}{section.4.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.5}Waypoints}{40}{section.4.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.6}Active task}{42}{section.4.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.7}Terrain and Topography}{43}{section.4.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.8}Trail}{44}{section.4.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.9}Markers}{45}{section.4.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.10}Pilot Event}{45}{section.4.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.11}Thermals}{46}{section.4.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.12}Glide range line}{46}{section.4.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.13}Status tabs `\emph {Flight}' and `\emph {Time}'}{48}{section.4.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.14}Route}{48}{section.4.14}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {5}Cross Country Tasks}{50}{chapter.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.1}Goto tasks}{50}{section.5.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.2}Editing tasks}{51}{section.5.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.3}Waypoint Information}{51}{section.5.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.4}Waypoint selector dialogue}{54}{section.5.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.5}Task manager}{55}{section.5.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.6}Task types}{58}{section.5.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.7}Turn Points' task rules}{59}{section.5.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.8}Start a task}{61}{section.5.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.9}Advancing and restarting tasks}{61}{section.5.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.10}Alternate starts}{63}{section.5.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.11}Abort/resume the task and Alternates}{63}{section.5.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.12}Task status}{65}{section.5.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.13}Assigned Area Tasks}{65}{section.5.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.14}Contest}{70}{section.5.14}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.15}Logger}{70}{section.5.15}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.16}Flight analysis}{72}{section.5.16}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.17}Sunlight and time}{74}{section.5.17}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {6}Glide Computer}{75}{chapter.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.1}Flight modes}{75}{section.6.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.2}MacCready setting}{77}{section.6.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.3}Thermal next leg equivalent}{77}{section.6.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.4}Glide polar}{78}{section.6.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.5}Flight setup dialogue}{79}{section.6.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.6}Speed command display}{80}{section.6.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.7}Speed to fly}{81}{section.6.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.8}Speed to fly with risk}{82}{section.6.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.9}Safety heights}{83}{section.6.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.10}Final glide calculator}{84}{section.6.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.11}Display of required altitude difference}{85}{section.6.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.12}Task speed estimation}{86}{section.6.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.13}Optimal cruise track}{88}{section.6.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.14}Auto MacCready}{89}{section.6.14}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.15}Analysis dialogue}{90}{section.6.15}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.16}Flight notifications}{92}{section.6.16}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {7}Atmosphere and Instruments}{93}{chapter.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.1}Variometer}{93}{section.7.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.2}Audio Variometer}{94}{section.7.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.3}Air data inputs}{94}{section.7.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.4}Wind display}{94}{section.7.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.5}Wind estimation}{95}{section.7.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.6}Wind settings dialogue}{97}{section.7.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.7}Thermal profile}{97}{section.7.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.8}Thermal locator}{98}{section.7.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.9}Thermal assistant}{98}{section.7.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.10}Convection forecast}{99}{section.7.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.11}Analysis dialogue}{100}{section.7.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.12}Weather, METAR / TAF}{101}{section.7.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.13}Weather forecast, RASP}{101}{section.7.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.14}Weather forecast, EDL Soaring}{108}{section.7.14}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.15}pc\_met, Deutscher Wetterdienst}{110}{section.7.15}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {8}Airspace, Traffic and Team Flying}{111}{chapter.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.1}Airspace display}{111}{section.8.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.2}Airspace warnings}{113}{section.8.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.3}Airspace query and details}{115}{section.8.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.4}Analysis dialogue}{116}{section.8.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.5}FLARM traffic}{116}{section.8.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.6}Team flying}{119}{section.8.6}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {9}Integration}{121}{chapter.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {9.1}Building an XCSoar system}{121}{section.9.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {9.2}Exemplary XCSoar system setups}{122}{section.9.2}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {10}Avionics and Airframe}{128}{chapter.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.1}Battery life}{128}{section.10.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.2}GPS connection}{128}{section.10.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.3}Switch inputs}{129}{section.10.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.4}Vega switch dialogue}{130}{section.10.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.5}Slave mode}{130}{section.10.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.6}System status}{131}{section.10.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.7}Multiple devices}{131}{section.10.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.8}Managing external devices}{131}{section.10.8}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {11}Quickstart}{132}{chapter.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {11.1}Local flight}{132}{section.11.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {11.2}FAI Task}{133}{section.11.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {11.3}AAT Task, Manual Arm}{134}{section.11.3}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {12}InfoBox Reference}{138}{chapter.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.1}Altitude}{138}{section.12.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.2}Aircraft state}{139}{section.12.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.3}Glide ratio}{140}{section.12.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.4}Variometer}{140}{section.12.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.5}Atmosphere}{141}{section.12.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.6}MacCready}{142}{section.12.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.7}Navigation}{143}{section.12.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.8}Competition and assigned area tasks}{144}{section.12.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.9}Waypoint}{146}{section.12.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.10}Team code}{146}{section.12.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.11}Device status}{147}{section.12.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.12}Alternates}{147}{section.12.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.13}Obstacles}{148}{section.12.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.14}Radio}{148}{section.12.14}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {13}Configuration}{149}{chapter.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.1}Scope of configuration}{149}{section.13.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.2}Modifying settings}{149}{section.13.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.3}Configure System}{150}{section.13.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.4}Site Files / Site Files}{150}{section.13.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.5}Map Display / Orientation}{151}{section.13.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.6}Map Display / Elements}{152}{section.13.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.7}Map Display / Waypoints}{153}{section.13.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.8}Map Display / Terrain}{155}{section.13.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.9}Map Display / Airspace}{156}{section.13.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.10}Glide Computer / Safety Factors}{158}{section.13.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.11}Glide Computer / Glide Computer}{159}{section.13.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.12}Glide Computer / Wind}{160}{section.13.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.13}Glide Computer / Route}{160}{section.13.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.14}Gauges / FLARM, Other}{161}{section.13.14}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.15}Gauges / Vario}{161}{section.13.15}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.16}Gauges / Audio Vario}{162}{section.13.16}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.17}Task Defaults / Task Rules}{162}{section.13.17}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.18}Task Defaults / Turnpoint Types}{164}{section.13.18}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.19}Look / Language, Input}{164}{section.13.19}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.20}Look / Screen Layout}{164}{section.13.20}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.21}Look / InfoBox Pages (or just Pages)}{165}{section.13.21}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.22}Look / InfoBox Modes (or InfoBox Sets)}{166}{section.13.22}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.23}Setup / Logger}{167}{section.13.23}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.24}Setup / Units}{167}{section.13.24}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.25}Setup / Time}{168}{section.13.25}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.26}Setup / Tracking}{168}{section.13.26}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.27}Configure Plane}{169}{section.13.27}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.28}Configure Devices}{170}{section.13.28}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {14}Data Files}{172}{chapter.14}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.1}File management}{172}{section.14.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.2}Map Database}{173}{section.14.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.3}Waypoints}{173}{section.14.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.4}Airspace}{174}{section.14.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.5}Airfields or Waypoint details}{174}{section.14.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.6}Glide polar}{175}{section.14.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.7}Profiles}{176}{section.14.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.8}Checklist}{177}{section.14.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.9}Tasks}{177}{section.14.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.10}Flight logs}{177}{section.14.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.11}FLARM Identification}{178}{section.14.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.12}Input events}{178}{section.14.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.13}Status}{179}{section.14.13}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {15}History and Development}{180}{chapter.15}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {15.1}Product history}{180}{section.15.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {15.2}Get involved}{181}{section.15.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {15.3}Open source philosophy}{182}{section.15.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {15.4}Development process}{183}{section.15.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {15.5}User base}{183}{section.15.5}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {A}GNU General Public License}{184}{appendix.A}%