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XCSoar User Manual
11.8 Polar
This page allows the glide polar to be defined.
Type : This contains a selection of gliders of different performance
classes, as well as a special entry for ‘WinPilot File’.
Polar file : When ‘WinPilot File’ is the polar type, this is the name of
the file containing the glide polar data.
V rough air : The maximum manoeuvring speed can be entered on this
page to prevent the glide computer from commanding unre-
alistic cruise speeds.
Handicap : The handicap factor used for OnLine Contest scoring.
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