\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}{11}{section.1.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {1.5}Training}{12}{section.1.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {1.6}Using XCSoar safely}{12}{section.1.6}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {2}Installation}{14}{chapter.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.1}To run XCSoar}{14}{section.2.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.2}! Before you go out flying the first time with XCSoar !}{14}{section.2.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.3}How to get the most from XCSoar}{14}{section.2.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.4}XCSoar Checklist}{15}{section.2.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.5}Compatibility}{16}{section.2.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.6}Software installation}{17}{section.2.6}%
\contentsline {subsubsection}{Hacking the Kobo}{18}{section*.23}%
\contentsline {subsubsection}{The Power Off Screen}{18}{section*.24}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.7}Data files}{20}{section.2.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {2.8}Running XCSoar}{20}{section.2.8}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {3}User Interface}{24}{chapter.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.1}Display elements}{25}{section.3.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.2}Interaction}{26}{section.3.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.3}The main button menu}{27}{section.3.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.4}Menu item overview}{28}{section.3.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.5}Default menu buttons}{29}{section.3.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.6}InfoBoxes and screen pages}{30}{section.3.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.7}Status messages}{34}{section.3.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.8}Dialogue windows}{34}{section.3.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.9}Acoustic alert and sound feedback}{37}{section.3.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.10}Screen visuals}{37}{section.3.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.11}Help system}{37}{section.3.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {3.12}Interfacing with gestures}{37}{section.3.12}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {4}Navigation}{40}{chapter.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.1}Map display elements}{40}{section.4.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.2}Glider symbol, map orientation}{41}{section.4.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.3}Zoom and map scale}{41}{section.4.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.4}Panning the map}{42}{section.4.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.5}Waypoints}{43}{section.4.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.6}Active task}{45}{section.4.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.7}Terrain and Topography}{46}{section.4.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.8}Trail}{47}{section.4.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.9}Markers}{48}{section.4.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.10}Pilot Event}{48}{section.4.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.11}Thermals}{49}{section.4.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.12}Glide range line}{49}{section.4.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.13}Status tabs `\emph {Flight}' and `\emph {Time}'}{51}{section.4.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {4.14}Route}{52}{section.4.14}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {5}Cross Country Tasks}{54}{chapter.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.1}Goto tasks}{54}{section.5.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.2}Editing tasks}{55}{section.5.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.3}Waypoint Information}{55}{section.5.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.4}Waypoint selector dialogue}{58}{section.5.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.5}Task manager}{59}{section.5.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.6}Task types}{62}{section.5.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.7}Turn Points' task rules}{64}{section.5.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.8}Start a task}{66}{section.5.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.9}Advancing and restarting tasks}{67}{section.5.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.10}Alternate starts}{68}{section.5.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.11}Abort/resume the task and Alternates}{69}{section.5.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.12}Task status}{70}{section.5.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.13}Assigned Area Tasks}{71}{section.5.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.14}Contest}{76}{section.5.14}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.15}Logger}{76}{section.5.15}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.16}Flight analysis}{78}{section.5.16}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {5.17}Sunlight and time}{80}{section.5.17}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {6}Glide Computer}{81}{chapter.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.1}Flight modes}{81}{section.6.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.2}MacCready setting}{83}{section.6.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.3}Thermal next leg equivalent}{83}{section.6.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.4}Glide polar}{84}{section.6.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.5}Flight setup dialogue}{85}{section.6.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.6}Speed command display}{87}{section.6.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.7}Speed to fly}{87}{section.6.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.8}Speed to fly with risk}{89}{section.6.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.9}Safety heights}{90}{section.6.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.10}Final glide calculator}{92}{section.6.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.11}Display of required altitude difference}{92}{section.6.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.12}Task speed estimation}{94}{section.6.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.13}Optimal cruise track}{95}{section.6.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.14}Auto MacCready}{96}{section.6.14}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.15}Analysis dialogue}{98}{section.6.15}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {6.16}Flight notifications}{100}{section.6.16}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {7}Atmosphere and Instruments}{101}{chapter.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.1}Variometer}{101}{section.7.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.2}Audio Variometer}{102}{section.7.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.3}Air data inputs}{102}{section.7.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.4}Wind display}{102}{section.7.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.5}Wind estimation}{103}{section.7.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.6}Wind settings dialogue}{105}{section.7.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.7}Thermal profile}{105}{section.7.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.8}Thermal locator}{106}{section.7.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.9}Thermal assistant}{106}{section.7.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.10}Convection forecast}{107}{section.7.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.11}Analysis dialogue}{108}{section.7.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.12}Weather, METAR / TAF}{109}{section.7.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.13}Weather forecast, RASP}{109}{section.7.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.14}Weather forecast, EDL Soaring}{116}{section.7.14}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.15}Rain radar}{118}{section.7.15}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.16}Satellite imagery}{119}{section.7.16}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {7.17}pc\_met, Deutscher Wetterdienst}{120}{section.7.17}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {8}Airspace, Traffic and Team Flying}{122}{chapter.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.1}Airspace display}{122}{section.8.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.2}Airspace warnings}{124}{section.8.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.3}Airspace Clearances}{126}{section.8.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.4}Airspace query and details}{129}{section.8.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.5}Analysis dialogue}{130}{section.8.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.6}FLARM traffic}{130}{section.8.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {8.7}Team flying}{133}{section.8.7}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {9}Integration}{135}{chapter.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {9.1}Building an XCSoar system}{135}{section.9.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {9.2}Exemplary XCSoar system setups}{136}{section.9.2}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {10}Avionics and Airframe}{142}{chapter.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.1}Battery life}{142}{section.10.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.2}GPS connection}{142}{section.10.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.3}Switch inputs}{143}{section.10.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.4}Vega switch dialogue}{144}{section.10.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.5}Slave mode}{144}{section.10.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.6}System status}{145}{section.10.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.7}Multiple devices}{145}{section.10.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {10.8}Managing external devices}{145}{section.10.8}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {11}Quickstart}{148}{chapter.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {11.1}Local flight}{148}{section.11.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {11.2}FAI Task}{149}{section.11.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {11.3}AAT Task, Manual Arm}{150}{section.11.3}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {12}InfoBox Reference}{154}{chapter.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.1}Altitude}{154}{section.12.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.2}Aircraft state}{155}{section.12.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.3}Glide ratio}{156}{section.12.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.4}Variometer}{157}{section.12.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.5}Atmosphere}{158}{section.12.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.6}MacCready}{159}{section.12.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.7}Navigation}{160}{section.12.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.8}Competition and assigned area tasks}{161}{section.12.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.9}Waypoint}{163}{section.12.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.10}Team code}{163}{section.12.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.11}Device status}{164}{section.12.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.12}Alternates}{164}{section.12.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.13}Obstacles}{165}{section.12.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {12.14}Radio}{165}{section.12.14}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {13}Configuration}{166}{chapter.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.1}Scope of configuration}{166}{section.13.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.2}Modifying settings}{166}{section.13.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.3}Configure System}{167}{section.13.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.4}Site Files / Site Files}{167}{section.13.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.5}Map Display / Airspace}{168}{section.13.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.6}Map Display / Elements}{170}{section.13.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.7}Map Display / Orientation}{172}{section.13.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.8}Map Display / Overlays}{172}{section.13.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.9}Map Display / Terrain}{173}{section.13.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.10}Map Display / Waypoints}{174}{section.13.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.11}Glide Computer / Glide Computer}{176}{section.13.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.12}Glide Computer / Route}{177}{section.13.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.13}Glide Computer / Safety Factors}{178}{section.13.13}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.14}Glide Computer / Wind}{179}{section.13.14}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.15}Gauges / Thermal Assistant}{179}{section.13.15}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.16}Gauges / Traffic}{180}{section.13.16}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.17}Task / Scoring}{180}{section.13.17}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.18}Task / Task Rules}{181}{section.13.18}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.19}Task / Turnpoint Types}{182}{section.13.19}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.20}Look / InfoBox Modes (or InfoBox Sets)}{182}{section.13.20}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.21}Look / Layout}{183}{section.13.21}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.22}Look / InfoBox Pages (or just Pages)}{183}{section.13.22}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.23}Look / Vario}{184}{section.13.23}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.24}Services / LiveTrack24}{185}{section.13.24}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.25}Services / SkyLines}{185}{section.13.25}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.26}Setup / Audio}{186}{section.13.26}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.27}Setup / Language, Input}{186}{section.13.27}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.28}Setup / Logger}{187}{section.13.28}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.29}Setup / Units}{188}{section.13.29}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.30}Setup / Screen}{188}{section.13.30}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.31}Setup / Time}{189}{section.13.31}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.32}Setup / System Tools}{190}{section.13.32}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.33}Configure Plane}{191}{section.13.33}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {13.34}Configure Devices}{192}{section.13.34}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {14}Data Files}{194}{chapter.14}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.1}File management}{194}{section.14.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.2}Map Database}{194}{section.14.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.3}Waypoints}{195}{section.14.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.4}Airspace}{195}{section.14.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.5}Airfields or Waypoint details}{196}{section.14.5}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.6}Glide polar}{197}{section.14.6}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.7}Profiles}{198}{section.14.7}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.8}Checklist}{199}{section.14.8}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.9}Tasks}{199}{section.14.9}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.10}Flight logs}{199}{section.14.10}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.11}FLARM Identification}{199}{section.14.11}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.12}Input events}{200}{section.14.12}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {14.13}Status}{200}{section.14.13}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {15}History and Development}{202}{chapter.15}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {15.1}Product history}{202}{section.15.1}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {15.2}Get involved}{203}{section.15.2}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {15.3}Open source philosophy}{204}{section.15.3}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {15.4}Development process}{205}{section.15.4}%
\contentsline {section}{\numberline {15.5}User base}{205}{section.15.5}%
\contentsline {chapter}{\numberline {A}GNU General Public License}{206}{appendix.A}%