User manual

9 Quickstart
This chapter provides instructions for using XCSoar in typical
cross-country tasks. It is separated into simple scenarios to demon-
strate how to use key features. It assumes the configuration options
have already been set up to the user’s preferences.
These instructions are intended to provide a simple step-by-step
guide to flying tasks of varying levels of complexity but are not in-
tended to demonstrate all the features of XCSoar. Furthermore, the
system can be used productively in ways other than as described
here.
9.1 Local flight
In this scenario, the pilot intends to fly locally or a casual cross-
country task where navigation to pre-determined waypoints is not
required.
Prior to takeoff
1. Turn on the device.
2. Open the ‘Basic settings’ dialog and adjust the bugs and
ballast as required. Set the maximum forecast temperature.
Close the dialog.
3. Open the ‘Task edit’ dialog, and delete all waypoints in the
task. Do this by moving the cursor to the waypoint, press en-
ter, then move the cursor to the ‘Delete’ button, press enter;
repeat.
4. Once the task is cleared, move the cursor to the ‘add way-
point’ item and press enter. This will add the home waypoint
to the task. Press close or escape.
5. Now the task contains one waypoint to home.
In-flight
1. At the appropriate times, set the MacCready manually from
the menu, task calculator or from the variometer.
2. Change the bugs/ballast settings as required.
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