http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/ 2010-09-08T08:11:35-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/ http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:23-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/5-way_navigator_button_usage?rev=1161800663 The 5-Way Navigator is used in Soarpilot to replicate various other buttons * UP - Same as the Page-Up button. eg: changing the mapscale on the moving map screen. * DOWN - Same as the Page-Down button. eg: changing the mapscale on the moving map screen. * LEFT - Same as the Home button. * RIGHT - Same as the Find button. * CENTRE - Opens the menu, after which the Up, Down, Left, Right buttons allow you to navigate around the menu, pressing again selects the item, OR selects the def… text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:23-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/about_manual?rev=1161800663 Helping Edit This Manual [Array] This SoarPilot manual is maintained by using a so called wp>Wiki based on DokuWiki. So what is a Wiki you ask? The original WikiWiki (as it is technically called) was created by Ward Cunningham who is considered the father of the concept. Wiki in Ward’s original description is: text/html 2010-04-13T02:25:55-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/activating_a_task?rev=1271150755 The Task Edit screen for the active task can be accessed from the “Navigation” menu. Tapping the ACT screen button or the Memo hardware button will activate the task for the coming flight. If one of the supported IGC flight loggers is used, you’ll be asked whether you want to declare the task to the that logger as well. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:24-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/advanced_features?rev=1161800664 * Final Glide Settings * Wind Information Features and Screen * QNH and Altitudes * QNH Settings * Terrain Elevation Data Usage * Final Glide Over Terrain * GPS Status Screen * Which Version of SoarPilot Is Loaded? text/html 2008-01-08T01:51:47-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/assigned_area_tasks?rev=1199785907 An Assigned Area Task (or AAT) is a task where the exact turn-point can be chosen by the Pilot in flight within a defined area. The Pilot must fly through each defined area in order, and be in the air for the specified minimum task time or more. If the Pilot lands early the task time is taken to be the specified minimum task time. The object of the assigned area task is to record the fastest speed. The speed is the distance flown divided by the time taken, or the minimum task time if the Pilot a… text/html 2008-01-30T12:06:19-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/basics?rev=1201723579 Disclaimer! SoarPilot is intended as an aid to the pilot only. It should not be relied upon as the pilot’s sole means of navigation. As will all computer programs the result is dependent on the data supplied. Great care must be taken in the setup of and data supplied to SoarPilot. However, once setup correctly SoarPilot has been found to be a very valuable tool to pilots of all standards from local flying to National championships. text/html 2007-12-20T03:14:58-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/bluetooth_connection?rev=1198149298 [Bluetooth Logo ] SoarPilot with a Bluetooth (BT) GPS is a very nice combination because there is no need for a cable between the GPS and the Palm. Of course not all Palm devices support BT, but if yours does, then this may be a possible solution. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:25-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/cambridge_gpsnav_connection?rev=1161800665 Initial Cambridge GPSNAV Support The following data transfer/information is supported: * The GPSNAV output can be used to drive SoaringPilot completely and correctly. I have confirmed this definitively. However, to make this work correctly and make it so that you don’t have change cables to send info to the GPSNAV, SoaringPilot EXPECTS to be connected to the port on the GPSNAV marked “Data Port (DCE)”. It is the one with the DB9 plug. You cannot use the port marked “Datacom (NMEA… text/html 2006-12-22T15:14:58-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/clip-on_connection?rev=1166829298 Several clip-on GPS solutions exist for the Palm platform. The benefits are clear, less cables means less problems. In almost all cases with a clip-on GPS, the serial port connection is automatically made when the GPS is inserted in either the expansion slot or simply via the hotsync connector of the Palm. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:26-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/control_waypoints?rev=1161800666 Control Points in a Task Control points in the task can be set by double tapping in the waypoint type on the Task Edit screen. Only waypoint type “T” for turnpoint can be set to a control point. The takeoff, start, finish, landing and area points cannot be set as control points. The leg distance to the control point is ignored. text/html 2010-04-13T02:49:35-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/creating_a_task?rev=1271152175 Task List This screen is accessed from the “Navigation” menu. This screen shows a 3-column list of stored tasks, sorted by either Name in the left-hand column or Dist(ance) in the middle column. The right hand column shows the number of waypoints in the task. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:26-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/creating_an_assigned_area_task?rev=1161800666 The task is created in the Task Editor as normal, adding the reference waypoint to be used by each area. To create an area, you must tap on the Area button in the waypoint types. You can then edit the start bearing (Radial1), end bearing (Radial2), maximum radius (Max R) and minimum radius (Min R). In the case above this is a 5km radius circle centred on the waypoint Kell. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:30-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/creating_on-the-fly_waypoints?rev=1161800670 To add a new waypoint at the current location, must switch to the moving map screen. Then simply press the far left hardware button (Calendar/Schedule). A confirmation window will open asking you if you want to add a new waypoint. If you hit the hardware button again or touch the YES button in the confirmation window, a waypoint will be added with a name of “_WP?” where the question mark is an ever increasing number (_WP0, _WP1, _WP2, etc.). It will not duplicate the waypoint name. Th… text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:28-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/creating_temporary_thermal_points?rev=1161800668 To create this type of waypoint, tap the glider symbol on the Moving Map screen. A new waypoint of type Thrml (Thermal) is created. The waypoint will have a name of: d.dd n, where d.dd is the average climb rate and n is a number 0,1,2, etc. for each new thermal waypoint. The new waypoint will also have the word “Thermal” in the remark field. text/html 2010-05-13T01:48:44-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/detailed_change_history?rev=1273740524 4.5.3 Final - Apr 2010 * New - When the wind calculations are turned off, you can tap the “Speed/Dir” button that appears to enter manually your glider compass bearing and airspeed. This is then used to calculate the wind speed, from the GPS track and ground speed. This is useful when flying in wave at a constant speed and compass bearing. You must tap the “Confirm” button to use these calculated values for SoarPilot wind calculations. * New - Support for the LX160 lift values * N… text/html 2010-03-26T12:49:16-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/displaying_sua_items_on_the_moving_map?rev=1269632956 Displaying SUA items on the Moving Map This page is accessed from the SUA option on the “Settings” menu, and tapping the Display Configuration button. This page controls which SUA items are displayed on the moving map page. You can select the SUA items by type in the grid, or by altitude. text/html 2010-07-15T06:29:08-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/download_terrain_data?rev=1279200548 See Also Terrain Elevation Data Usage Where do I get the terrain elevation .DEM files from for use with SPTerm? SoaringPilot uses 30 arc second .DEM formatted data to produce the sub-sampled terrain data. You can use the below image map to download the areas of the world that you wish to use. Instructions for creating the terrain data for SP with these .DEM files can be found in the Readme.pdf file included with software. They originate from ftp://edcftp.cr.usgs.gov/pub/data/gtopo30/global/ text/html 2006-11-01T13:26:16-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/editing_reservation_page?rev=1162416376 Due to the fact that we will probably be making large changes to the site for a while, to minimize overlap between editors, please add your name below and the sections you are working on. I made this a table so that you get some practice working with tables. :-) text/html 2010-07-15T06:22:52-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/faq?rev=1279200172 Which Version of SoarPilot Is Loaded? Here’s how to find out. Why does Soarpilot crash after I upgrade to a new version and Hotsync my old databases? When you install a new version you cannot just hotsync the old databases to soarpilot. Sometimes the format of the database is changed to accommodate new features. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:33-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/final_glide_over_terrain?rev=1161800673 The feature is designed to detect the situations when you will not be able to reach your waypoint at the calculated arrival altitude because of high terrain in your path. This is a new checkbox on the Final Glide Settings screen. It replaces the Altitude Reference as this can be set easily from the Final Glide or Moving Map screens. When this option is active the program checks the terrain map approx every kilometer to see if the predicted glide path will conflict with high terrain thus making … text/html 2009-02-17T23:25:48-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/final_glide_screen?rev=1234941948 This screen will appear when SoarPilot starts. It can also be accessed from the "Flight" menu, and by pressing the Home button. Lets dissect the screen in smaller digestible chunks and you’ll find that it’s not as bad as it looks . Title Bar First Line Second Line Lift / Sink Table Right Hand Column Current Waypoint Next Waypoint Information Current Waypoint Bearing / Distance Actual Course and Ground Speed Title Bar text/html 2009-02-17T12:57:23-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/final_glide_settings?rev=1234904243 This screen as accessed from the “Settings Menu” Percent Water This value is used to represent the amount of water ballast being carried by the glider. 100% = Full ballast, 0% = None. The effect of ballast is included in the final glide calculations. The amount of ballast allowed is shown on the currently selected Polar page. text/html 2008-03-03T09:36:49-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/flarm_connection?rev=1204565809 Flarm Traffic Display For detailed information on the Flarm device goto the Flarm Homepage and ensure you read the manual fully. SoarPilot will support receiving the pressure altitude from the Flarm, as well as displaying the information on the surrounding traffic. These options can be configured on the NMEA/Port Settings screen by selected “Flarm” in the Comp and Alt fields. text/html 2009-05-05T01:50:24-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/flight_logger_configuration?rev=1241513424 This screen as accessed from the “Settings Menu” Option Description Logger Setup When this option is checked the logger is enabled When this checkbox is enabled the logger will auto shutoff when the speed has dropped below the Off Speed as set below. When not checked the STOP button must be used to close the log file. Slow Log Interval This is the normal log interval when not thermalling. Don’t set it too fast as it may increase the logger database for long flights beyond… text/html 2006-10-25T12:12:28-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/flight_logging?rev=1161803548 Flight Logging SoarPilot can act as a flight logger when connected to a GPS. These logged flights can be exported to so called IGC files for later analysis using programs like SeeYou or CouTraCi (see Links page) or uploading to the Online Contest (OLC) server. text/html 2009-05-05T01:36:35-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/flight_task_info?rev=1241512595 There are three parts to the screen. Everything from the words “Flight” to “Task” is information related to the overall flight. Everything from the “Task” label down to either the “Glide Ratios” label or the view buttons (depending on whether the logger is active or not) is related to any task assigned to this flight. Finally the bottom of the screen will show either Glide Ratio values if the flight logger is active or it will show the “Baro”, “% Thermal” & “Map” … text/html 2009-05-05T01:41:37-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/flying_a_task?rev=1241512897 FIXME SoarPilot helps the Pilot during the task by keeping track of the waypoints in the task, and directing the Pilot to each one in turn. You must log at least 2 GPS fixes in a sector, cylinder or crossing a line to trigger a valid turn and move to the next turnpoint in the task. text/html 2009-05-04T06:52:26-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/flying_an_assigned_area_task?rev=1241445146 SoarPilot has some features designed to help the Pilot when flying an assigned area task. When flying an assigned area task, the current target point (represented by a circle with a cross in it) and the point of maximum penetration into the area (shown by an open diamond) are displayed on the Moving Map as well as the Waypoint Sector screens. text/html 2006-11-14T14:10:12-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/flying_with_tasks?rev=1163542212 Related Pages * Creating a Task * Activating a Task * Flying a Task * Task Rules * Using Control Points * Creating an Assigned Area Task * Planning an Assigned Area Task * Flying an Assigned Area Task text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:36-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/flying_with_waypoints?rev=1161800676 This is probably the most basic way of flying with SoarPilot. The only things needed are: * GPS input to provide the position data. * a waypoints database. * Make sure to check the “Use SoarPilot Waypoints” option in the Final Glide settings screen. text/html 2010-09-08T05:18:24-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/future_features?rev=1283948304 Released versions available in the SoarPilot Yahoo Group Beta versions available in the SoarPilot Yahoo Group Latest Beta Version * New - Support for iPhone hardware running StyleTap software. * New - On the Flarm display aircraft that are climbing at more than 50% of the current MC value are shown with solid arrow heads. All other aircraft are shown with open arrow heads text/html 2007-12-19T06:53:59-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/getting_started?rev=1198076039 Welcome to SoarPilot. It aims to maximise your soaring enjoyment and performance. It has been developed as a group project with many contributors adding ideas for functions and displays. This is one of the SoarPilot’s strengths. It’s written for glider pilots, by glider pilots. text/html 2006-10-27T10:37:58-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/gps_status_screen?rev=1161970678 This screen displays the GPS status. It does so by parsing some of the NMEA 0183 sentences (GGA, GSA, GLL). In addition to the information shown in the above screen shot (which is taken after a fix has been acquired), the battery status of a GPS Companion is displayed in the title bar as remaining time. The satellite positions are displayed in the circles, and their signal strength in the bars near the bottom of the screen. text/html 2008-11-13T02:26:05-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/gpsinput?rev=1226571965 SoarPilot can process GPS data using the PalmPilot’s serial, infrared (IR), bluetooth (BT) or USB interface. The GPS must be capable of outputting data which is compatible with the NMEA-0183 version 1.5 or 2.0+ (auto-select) standards. Minimum Required NMEA Sentences The minimum sentences required by SP are: text/html 2007-12-19T03:53:57-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/hard-wired_connection?rev=1198065237 This chapter describes some so called hard wired PDA <-> GPS solutions. Make sure to also checkout the links page and/or the user reviews / example setups. Garmin Connection The picture below shows what pins to connect together to allow the two devices to talk to each other. With my Garmin 12XL I use a standard HotSync cable on the pilot, then I bought a Garmin data cable without a PC-type connector on it (Garmin round connector on one end, wires on the other) and put my own DB9 male connecto… text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:38-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/hardware_connection_to_gps_logger_variations?rev=1161800678 This section gives information on how to connect SoarPilot to your GPS, Logger or Vario unit. * Hard-wired Connection * Clip-on Connection * Bluetooth Connection * Infrared Connection * Cambridge GPSNAV Connection * Volkslogger Connection Info * Other Connection Types (GPS with Specific Drivers) text/html 2006-10-28T12:47:16-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/igc_information_configuration?rev=1162064836 This screen as accessed from the “Settings Menu” This page allows the pilot to enter details about the Pilot, Aircraft, Registration, GPS used. It’s sole purpose is to be included in the IGC file, and in the task declaration to a logger if used. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:39-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/in-flight_warnings?rev=1161800679 Warning Display If you are within the horizontal distance and/or vertical height set from an SUA item you will receive an NON-URGENT warning informing you that you are near an SUA item. A single tone will sound and a dialog box will be displayed with the SUA details. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:39-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/infrared_connection?rev=1161800679 The Palm has an IR port to “Beam” data between two Palms. Using this GPSIRDA Converter you can turn any serial GPS unto one that “beams” the NMEA sentences to the Palm. There may be GPS systems on the market that support IrDA, but I wasn’t able to find one, correct me if I’m wrong. text/html 2009-01-16T04:37:44-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/installing?rev=1232109464 The latest released version of Soaring Pilot program can be downloaded for free from the main site <http://www.soaringpilot.org>. However, it is HIGHLY recommended you join the SoaringPilot Yahoogroup and use the latest 3.0 beta version. The versions are stable and MANY improvements have been made since the stable release version. Once the beta testing is completed (soon), it will be made available via the main download page as well. text/html 2009-05-04T06:59:26-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/introduction?rev=1241445566 This page is accessed from the “Settings” menu. You can select one of the main buttons to go to * Display Configuration * Warning Configuration The Check for SUA Warnings option controls if checks will be made for SUA warnings or not. This is a master switch to any options on the Warning Configuration page. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:41-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/ique_differences?rev=1161800681 The Garmin iQue 3600 & 3200 are PalmOS 5.X-based PDA‘s which contain a built-in Garmin GPS. The internal GPS is accessed through a set of API‘s allowing a program running on the iQue to access the current positional information from the GPS. This is how SP accesses this information. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:41-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/license_agreement?rev=1161800681 License Agreement By downloading this software the person downloading the software is agreeing to the following license agreement: * The software can be used, copied or redistributed without restrictions as long as this license agreement accompanies the software. * It may NOT be sold without the express, written consent of the authors/developers. * All software, data and information contained in any of the files are provided without guarantee as to their completeness or correctness. A… text/html 2009-12-20T10:09:04-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/links?rev=1261332544 This page can be used to create a collection of usefull links to other sites. PDA Palm, Inc Palm, Inc site Sony Clié Sony Clié handhelds Compare PDA's Feneric’s PDA / Hand-held Computer Comparison Google Compare Palm PDA Google results for palm+pda+comparison Palm Tools Palm Text Sync a DOC <-> Text conduit. MakeDoc For Windows a DOC <-> Text Converter. DocReader a tool to convert Palm DOC .pdb files to ASCII text and vica versa. Filez FileZ is a freely available file utility f… text/html 2010-04-12T06:16:44-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/load_save_configuration?rev=1271078204 The SoarPilot settings can be saved to either a Palm Memo or DOC file , to a SD Card or exported to a text file on your desktop PC via serial or IrDA transfer using SPTerm on Windows or standard command line tools on Linux. Bluetooth is also supported, but I have no experience with BT, so please write that section if you know how. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:43-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/load_save_polars?rev=1161800683 The procedures are identical as described on the Load & Save Configuration page, except: * the internal file for the polar database is polars.spl, so replace config.scg with polars.spl * instead of tapping Configuration you need to tap the Polars button on the Main Transfer screen. * Replace Config Files(*.scg) with Polar Files (*.spl) in SPTerm if you use Serial, IR or BT transfer. * It is not recommended to use MEMO transfers for a large Polar database, as it may result in multiple M… text/html 2007-06-26T14:06:42-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/load_save_tasks?rev=1182892002 The procedures are identical as described on the Load & Save Configuration page, except: * the internal file for the task database is tasks.spt, so replace config.scg with tasks.spt * instead of tapping Configuration you need to tap the Tasks button on the Main Transfer screen. * Replace Config Files(*.scg) with Tasks Files (*.spt) in SPTerm if you use Serial, IR or BT transfer. * It is not recommended to use MEMO transfers if you have a large tasks database as it will create multiple … text/html 2009-05-04T06:45:23-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/load_save_waypoints?rev=1241444723 Although SoarPilot can work with the goto waypoints of certain GPS units, it becomes a much more powerful tool if you use its built-in waypoint database. The procedures are identical as described on the Load & Save Configuration page, except as noted below: text/html 2009-09-08T23:21:02-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/load_sua_data?rev=1252477262 Where to Obtain SUA Data SoarPilot uses SUA data using the Tim Newport-Peace format (.sua) This is also the same format used by Cambridge’s PocketNAV, GlideNav II and the Ilec SN-10. Airspace files can also be in OpenAir format (.air) Obtaining SUA data for a specific geographic area can be obtained a different ways: text/html 2007-04-10T11:49:11-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/load_waypoints_doc_method?rev=1176230951 Loading a Palm OS PDA running Soar Pilot with waypoints requires a number of steps. Here the ones necessary to load via a DOC HotSync are explained – this method works with a USB cradle, and removes the need for attempting to beam the data or find a serial cradle to use with SPTerm: text/html 2009-09-08T23:27:58-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/loading_and_saving_data?rev=1252477678 Obtaining Waypoint and Airspace data for many geographic areas can be obtained from the following websites: * World-Wide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange - There are actually three mirrors of this site now. Within this site, there are a couple of places that you may find the waypoint and SUA files you are looking for. Here are all three sites for you to choose from: * Sterling, Massachusetts, USA ( courtesy of Günther Eichhorn, the new Soaring Server ) * Wellington, New Zealand ( courtesy… text/html 2007-12-17T06:12:10-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/logger_data_transfer?rev=1197900730 If you have either a C302, C302A, GPSNAV, Volklogger, Flarm, LX or Filser selected in the Comp field on the NMEA Port Settings screen, then there will be an additional button to select transfer data with your logger. See below. Tapping on the Logger button will display a drop down list, from which you can select the type of data you wish to transfer. The table below summarises the supported external loggers and data types. text/html 2007-12-19T05:42:48-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/look-and-feel_guidelines?rev=1198071768 A few guidelines to help make the look-and-feel of the content as homogeneous as possible: * Please do not remove any of the current Index items without checking with me first. If you remove the items it orphans the underlying content files. * As with the current pages, all new pages should start with an H1 heading that describes the contents of the page. The software uses this initial heading as the title that’s displayed for that page at the top and in any of the auto-generated indexe… text/html 2007-12-19T03:53:29-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/lx_colibri_filser_connection?rev=1198065209 * Ensure that the serial connection/cable between the PDA and device is correct. * NOTE: The transfer is ALWAYS initiated from SP. * Ensure that the Data Xfer speed on the NMEA/Port Settings screen in SP matches the serial speed in the logger. There is no auto-negotiation of transfer speeds. * Try to get the list of the flight logs. This is done through the Transfer Screen. * NOTE: When the Palm initiates the serial communication, the logger should beep 3 times. * If the flight lo… text/html 2007-12-19T03:58:17-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/manual_index?rev=1198065497 [Array] * Getting Started * Introduction * Installing * GPS Input * Example Setups * SoarPilot Basics * SoarPilot Menu Structure * Final Glide Screen * The Moving Map Screen * Flying With Waypoints * Waypoints Basics * Selecting A Waypoint * Creating On-The-Fly Waypoints * Creating Temporary Thermal Points text/html 2009-05-05T01:54:19-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/map_display_settings?rev=1241513659 This screen as accessed from the “Settings Menu” Main Map Settings Setting Description Rng Rings Allows you to display 2 circles of a set range from your current position on the map. Zero means do not display Waypoints Display the Soarpilot waypoints Max Length Truncates the waypoint name to the specified number of characters Waypoint Dir Line Display a line from your current position to the target waypoint Bottom Labels Display various flight information e.g. altitude, spe… text/html 2007-12-19T06:33:13-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/menu_structure?rev=1198074793 You can access the menu by tapping the Menu silk screen button, tapping in the title bar or if you have a Palm with a 5-way Navigator pressing the Center button. There are 3 main sections * Flight * Navigation * Settings Flight Menu These are the screens most commonly used in flight. text/html 2009-06-02T12:41:22-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/mixw_bridge?rev=1243971682 This driver download here emulates two serial ports (for example, COM5 and COM6) and provides the “bridge” between them, which is equivalent to a null-modem cable. The baudrate settings DO NOT matter. This driver is part of MixW which is software for HAMs and released under the following copyright: text/html 2010-04-13T02:15:53-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/movingmap_basics?rev=1271150153 The moving map is one of two main “in flight” screens (the other is Final Glide) of SoarPilot. HiRes Color LoRes B&W The screenshots show what the moving map looks like on a HiRes Color Palm on the left and a LowRes (160×160) B&W Palm on the right. As you can see the HiRes has more labels on the bottom and also show two command buttons to select a new waypoint and to switch to Final Glide screen. text/html 2009-05-04T07:24:20-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/nmea_port_settings?rev=1241447060 This screen as accessed from the “Settings Menu” The screen is split into 2 sections. * NMEA Input Config - to configure the GPS input * Data Transfer Config - to configure the transmiting and receiving of soarpilot data (Waypoints, Tasks, flight logs) text/html 2010-01-26T23:12:02-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/other_connection_types?rev=1264576322 This page describes a few, more obscure, solutions to hook up a GPS with your PDA. If anyone has experience with any of these products i.c.w. SoarPilot, feel free to add your comments here or on the user review page. Many of this products will work by using the provided driver and a connection setup in the Palm OS directly in the Preferences/Connection settings. A connection must be set up in the Palm OS called “ExtGPS” with the details required to communicate with the GPS device. Then the … text/html 2010-04-13T02:27:47-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/planning_an_assigned_area_task?rev=1271150867 A certain amount of planning is required to judge the weather conditions, decide what cross-country speed you think you can achieve and set a target distance to fly into each area. The Waypoint Sector screen below, will allow you to move your target points in each area to adjust your expected total task distance, and based on your expected task speed from your MC value, plan how far to go into each sector. text/html 2007-03-05T07:03:35-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/polar_configuration?rev=1173107015 For the calculations in the Final Glide screen SoarPilot needs the polar of your glider. This section describres the screens that are implemented in SoarPilot to maintain the polar database. Polar List This screen can be accessed from the main Settings menu under Polar or by using the shortcut P. The active selected polar is displayed on top of the list. Tap on the name of a polar to make it the active polar to use. text/html 2007-08-13T15:54:30-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/pose?rev=1187045670 The Palm OS Emulator (POSE) is a software program that runs on your PC, and acts in almost every way just like your Palm OS hardware device. It consists of two components: * The emulator program simulates the hardware. * A ROM image file contains the Palm Operating System that you will need to use the emulator. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:53-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/qfe_qnh_and_altitudes?rev=1161800693 There are 4 altitude references and 1 pressure reference that SoarPilot can display and use. These are explained on the diagram below. * MSL - Altitude above Mean Sea Level * AGL - Height above the ground (requires a Terrain database to be loaded) * FL - Flight level altitude (assumes sea level pressure is 1013.2mb or 29.92 in Hg) * QFE - Height above an specific reference. See the QFE/QNH Settings Screen. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:53-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/qfe_qnh_settings?rev=1161800693 This screen is accessed from the Flight menu. This screen is used to set the QFE altitude and the QNH pressure. For more information see the Altitude References used by SoarPilot screen. The upper part of the screen displays the 4 altitude values SoarPilot is currently using. The Zero QFE button will set the QFE altitude reference to the current MSL altitude. text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:55-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/readme.pdf?rev=1161800695 Version 1.9.9.1: * Problem with Metric Conversion of Waypoint Additional Info Screen - Fixed a problem where the runway length on the Waypoint Additional Info screen was not converting/display the lenght correctly when configured for Metric units. The units for the runway length will now be tired to the “Distance” units value. If you have Statue or Nautical miles, you will get the length in feet. If you are using Kilomters, then you will get meters. text/html 2009-01-16T04:38:41-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/saving_exporting_the_flight_log?rev=1232109521 This section describes methods to export the flights from SP to IGC files so you can f.i. analyze your flights with SeeYou or upload to the OLC server. IGC is a file format defined by the International Gliding Commitee (IGC) as described in this PDF document. text/html 2007-12-17T03:41:28-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/screen_order?rev=1197891688 This screen allows you to change the default screen that SoarPilot first opens between the Final Glide and Moving Map screens. The “Show Set QFE/QNH on Startup” option, when checked, will force SoarPilot to display the Set QFE/QNH screen before the default screen (above) appears. This reminds the Pilot to set the air pressure correctly to ensure the MSL and FL altitudes are correct. text/html 2007-12-17T04:41:44-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/selecting_a_waypoint?rev=1197895304 Task not Active With either the Final Glide or Moving Map screen active, tap the Calculator button or the Cse: field. This will activate the Waypoint List. The current active waypoint (if any) will be visible and selected. In the Waypoint List screen you can use its sort, scroll, search, etc. capabilities to locate a new waypoint. Finally tap the GO button and SP will return to either the Final Glide or Moving Map screen (depending where you came from) with the newly selected waypoint as the de… text/html 2007-12-19T06:20:08-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/sidebar?rev=1198074008 Getting Started * Introduction * Getting Started * Installing * GPS Input * Example Setups * SoarPilot Basics * SoarPilot Menu Structure * Final Glide Screen * The Moving Map Screen Waypoints * Waypoints Basics * Selecting A Waypoint * Creating On-The-Fly Waypoints * Creating Temporary Thermal Points text/html 2007-12-17T03:33:23-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/sms?rev=1197891203 FIXME Automatic Sending SMS messages from Treo phones. To be used for both to live tracking servers and for information to other people. text/html 2010-03-09T11:58:15-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/soaringdotnet?rev=1268164695 SoaringDotNet This program, written by Harald Maier , can be found under Files on the Soaring Pilot Yahoo group site or on the SoaringDotNet website. The Files section contains a few screenshots of the program in action as well. The program is released for FREE under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. The program is still maintained by Harald and further developements are to be expected, pending allocation of volunteers that are willing to assist in its development. The source code in C# of the c… text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:58-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/soarpilot_settings?rev=1161800698 SoarPilot has many settings. They are grouped in the following pages, and accessed from the Settings menu. * Polar Configuration * Final Glide Settings * Units Setup * Flight Logger Configuration * Task Settings * Port Settings * Map Display Settings * SUA Display & Warning Configuration * IGC Information Configuration text/html 2010-04-16T07:43:07-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/sp_intro?rev=1271428987 Introduction SoarPilot was designed with both the sport and competition sailplane/paraglider pilots in mind. It enhances a pilot’s sectional information helping him/her to make informed speed & distance decisions when flying around the local airfield or going cross-country. In addition, using an attached GPS and the logger function, the pilot can download and plot the flight track information after flying for futher analysis or just for fun! text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:59-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/special_button_usage?rev=1161800699 text/html 2006-10-25T11:24:59-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/special_use_airspace?rev=1161800699 Special Use Airspace SoarPilot has support for Special Use Airspace or SUA for the Moving Map display. Since version 2.0 a SUA warning system has been implemented. Features * SUA import via Transfer screen * SUA list editor to activate/deactivate a SUA area * Configurable SUA for both Moving Map display and SUA Warning text/html 2010-04-16T07:27:21-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/styletap_differences?rev=1271428041 What is StyleTap? The StyleTap® Platform is a PalmOS emulator that allows you to run applications (including SoarPilot) originally written for Palm OS® handhelds on your iPhone 3G (or 3GS), Windows Mobile™ or PocketPC™ handheld. It may also run on WindowsCE devices as well if they have 320×240 or better screen resolution. The above graphics show SoarPilot running on the Microsoft Device Emulator running PocketPC 2003 SE. The download at the webpage allows for a 14 day evaluation peri… text/html 2008-04-16T01:47:34-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/sua_display_warning_configuration?rev=1208335654 This screen as accessed from the “Settings Menu” The SUA settings are grouped into 2 pages. * Displaying SUA items on the Moving Map * SUA Warnings Setup Also on this page are 4 other settings Check SUA for Warnings This option is a master control for SUA warnings. If this option is un-checked, no SUA warnings will be generated regardless of the detail settings. Access to the detail setting screens is surpressed with this option is not selected. text/html 2008-01-15T00:16:11-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/sua_item_list?rev=1200384971 This is accessed from the “Navigation” Menu. The SUA List Screen This screen lists all the SUA items loaded into SoarPilot. It can be sorted by tapping on any of the headings. If you tap the same heading again, it will be sorted in descending order. text/html 2009-07-01T13:26:16-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/sua_warnings_setup?rev=1246479976 SUA Warnings Setup Soaringpilot supports both visual and audible SUA Warnings. Disclaimer! ’ PDA’ ---------- This page is accessed from the SUA option on the “Settings” menu, and tapping the Warning Configuration button. Soarpilot includes SUA warnings based on horizontal and vertical separation from SUA items, as well as a prediction of the gliders position after a set time. Note: using the Look Ahead Time option will double the number of SUA checks to be made, and therefor… text/html 2007-12-18T01:45:02-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/task_configuration?rev=1197971102 This screen as accessed from the “Settings Menu” Note: The task settings can be changed in flight and the changes are immediately reflected into the task. When Cylinder sectors are used for start, finish or turnpoints, the task distance is reduced by 1 x radius for start and finish, and 2 x radius for each turnpoint. text/html 2007-12-18T01:52:03-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/task_rules?rev=1197971523 This screen is accessed from the Task Edit Screen by tapping the Rules button. The Task Rules screen is accessed by tapping the new “Rules” button on the Task Edit screen. You can decide to active the task rules by checking the Active box. Tapping the Default button will set all the task rules to the default rules set on the Task Settings screen. text/html 2010-02-25T14:43:40-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/terrain_elevation_data_usage?rev=1267137820 SoarPilot has the ability to load and read terrain elevation data in order to provide a display of the current terrain elevation as well as an “above ground” (AGL) altitude approximation value. It also allows Soarpilot to check if any terrain will interfere with your glide path to your target waypoint, or around your task if you have one active. See the Final Glide Over Terrain option for details. text/html 2007-12-17T06:39:08-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/thermal_history?rev=1197902348 This screen shows the history for the last 5 thermals flown in. Tapping in the highlighted area, toggles between the 2 versions of the screen to show the Base, Top and Gain heights in the thermal, or the Start time, time spend in the thermal, and number of turns. text/html 2007-12-20T03:18:43-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/tips_and_tricks?rev=1198149523 Tips & Tricks Beam Receive Off To extend the battery life time of your Palm, make sure to switch off Beam Receive To switch off open Palm Preference -> General settings . This saves power because the IR diode in your Palm is shutdown. text/html 2006-10-27T09:40:12-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/tungsten_t?rev=1161967212 In addition to the Tungsten T having a 5-Way Navigator, it also has a Voice Recorder button on the left hand side. This button performs the same action as the Calc silkscreen button. It only has a function when on the Final Glide, Moving Map and Task Edit screens when it will open the Waypoint list in “Select” mode allowing the operator to select a waypoint from the list for use in the function from which it was called. Therefore the Tungsten T can be in-flight used with SoarPilot in … text/html 2007-12-17T06:44:02-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/units_configuration?rev=1197902642 This screen as accessed from the “Settings Menu” This screen is used to select the units you wish to use in Soarpilot. You can choose the units for:- Setting Units Options Altitude Feet(ft) or Meters(m) Weight Pounds(lbs) or Kilograms(kg) Water US Gallons(gal), Liters(ltr) or Imperial Gallons(imp) Distance Nautical Miles(nm), Statute Miles(sm) or Kilometers(km) Exact Calculate the distance to the start or finish as the shortest possible. (ie: not the distance to the start or… text/html 2006-10-25T11:25:03-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/user_reviews_of_various_palm_units?rev=1161800703 User Reviews / Example Setups This appendix contains user reviews of various Palm + GPS units running SoarPilot. Each solution is rated on a few criteria by the owner on a scale from 1 (awfull) to 10 (excellent) stars. Handspring Visor + GPS Companion I’ve been using SoarPilot with a Handspring Visor i.c.w. a GPS Companion by Magellan for over 2 years now. My first setup was with a Handspring DeLuxe which has 8Mb of memory and runs PalmOS 3.1 with a 20Mhz processor and 2 AAA batteries (ei… text/html 2006-10-25T11:25:03-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/using_control_points?rev=1161800703 Control Points in a Task Control points in the task can be set by double tapping in the waypoint type on the Task Edit screen. Only waypoint type “T” for turnpoint can be set to a control point. The takeoff, start, finish, landing and area points cannot be set as control points. The leg distance to the control point is ignored. text/html 2007-09-23T01:32:54-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/volkslogger_connection?rev=1190536374 Wiring diagram of connection box for Palm Universal Connector and Volkslogger. The resistor of 7.5 k Ohm is mandatory in order to make OS4 generate signals for a serial port. Array Note: To declare tasks or download flights, the Volkslogger must be in PC Transfer mode. text/html 2009-05-04T06:51:02-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/warning_setup?rev=1241445062 SUA Warnings Setup Soaringpilot supports both visual and audible SUA Warnings. This was all done with little or no actual/additional slow down of the processing of the program even on slower PalmOS PDA‘s. Disclaimer! PDA’ ’ Soarpilot includes SUA warnings based on horizontal and vertical separation from SUA items, as well as a prediction of the gliders position after a set time. Note: using the Look Ahead Time option will double the number of SUA checks to be made, and therefore… text/html 2007-12-17T04:25:56-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/waypoint_basics?rev=1197894356 SoarPilot uses its own waypoint database . Waypoints can be imported from various sources and a few of the popular formats are supported. This chapter does not describe howto import waypoints, it merely describes the various waypoints screens that are currently implemented in SoarPilot. text/html 2006-10-25T11:25:04-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/welt2000?rev=1161800704 WELT2000 WELT2000 is a program and database maintained by Michael Meier. The database contains 52800 soaring turning points of the world as well as SUA of (mainly) Europe. The program can generate both waypoints and SUA files that are compatible with Soaring Pilot. text/html 2006-10-25T11:25:05-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/which_version_of_soarpilot_is_loaded?rev=1161800705 Tapping on the “i” in the top right of the Final Glide screen title bar, will bring up a window showing you the current version loaded. text/html 2006-10-25T11:25:05-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/wind_information_features_and_screen?rev=1161800705 Wind is very important to a glider pilot. It can dramatically effect the glide angle over the ground, and if you can reach your target waypoint or not. For example, a 10 knot head wind can reduce the glide angle of a typical club class glider by 20% or more. text/html 2010-04-13T02:36:24-07:00 http://www.soaringpilot.com/dokuwiki/doku.php/soarpilot/wind_information_features_and_screens?rev=1271151384 Wind is very important to a glider pilot. It can dramatically effect the glide angle over the ground, and if you can reach your target waypoint or not. For example, a 10 knot head wind can reduce the glide angle of a typical club class glider by 20% or more.