User`s manual

9 QUICKSTART
9 Quickstart
This section provides instructions for using XCSoar in typical cross-country tasks. It is separated
into simple scenarios to demonstrate 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 intended 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
• Turn on the device.
• Open Basic settings and adjust the bugs and ballast as required. Set the maximum
forecast temperature. Close the dialog.
• Open Task editor and press New .
• The task now contains the home waypoint as start and finish waypoint.
In-flight
• At the appropriate times, set the MacCready automatically, manually in Setup MacCready
, or from the variometer.
• Change the bugs/ballast settings as required.
• In flight, refer to Analysis as required.
• At any time, the glider can reach home when the altitude difference bar is a green arrow
pointing upwards.
• Optionally, set MacCready to ‘AUTO’ when ready to return home. If the MacCready mode
was set to ‘Final Glide’ or ‘Both’, then the system will command the optimal speed to return
home.
After landing
• Status , page ‘Task’, shows the elapsed flight time.
• Analysis can be used to analyse or review the flight.
These actions may be performed after turning the device off and on again.
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