Thread: XCSoar opinion
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Old September 16th 09, 06:05 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
mike
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Default XCSoar opinion

I have used several flight programs and XCSoar is about as good as it
gets and will do anything I need for reliable planning, showing
accurate information on a task or just free flying OLC style
(following the weather and adding turnpoints on the fly). It has more
features than you will probably use, while the information available
can be adjusted depending on what you find useful, while being very
user friendly. It takes about an evening to understand the layouts.

The bottom line is that XCSoar is a premium soaring navigation
program, developed by group of dedicated cross country soaring pilots,
that happen to be talented software designers.

XCSoar is free. Donations are accepted, but never asked for.


Mike


On Sep 16, 10:24*am, Andres wrote:
I'm getting into XC flying and I would like to get opinions on the use
of XCSoar for navigation. Is it useful, reliable, is it worth using
etc? *Thanks in advance.