User`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- User Interface
- Display Elements
- Cross Country Tasks
- Glide Computer
- Atmosphere and Instruments
- Airspace, Traffic and Team Flying
- Avionics and Airframe
- Quickstart
- InfoBox Reference
- Configuration
- Data Files
- About XCSoar
- GNU General Public License
11 CONFIGURATION
11.7 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 unrealistic cruise speeds.
• Handicap The handicap factor used for OnLine Contest scoring.
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