Winpilot for contest use?

Tim Taylor wrote:

I like the ability to change what I see on the screen of WinPilot very
quickly. Depending on the task and conditions I often put different
information on the screen during the flight. I wish they would add
several main screens that could be toggled between so I could define
several different sets of information.

SeeYou Mobile has a second map screen you can toggle to, plus two
text/graphics screens with useful information. The two map screens can
be set up independently. Mobile also has profiles, so you can save
different setups for different purposes (contests, records, OLC, etc)
and different sites.

Mobile can also be downloaded for evaluation and used in flight (it's
not just a simulator), but with a "nag" screen until you register. The
last time I checked, it's licensing was much less restrictive than Winpilot.

Add it to the list to be checked out!

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
* Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly
* "Transponders in Sailplanes" http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
* "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org

Eric,

I'll do that

Frank

Eric Greenwell wrote:
Tim Taylor wrote:

I like the ability to change what I see on the screen of WinPilot very
quickly. Depending on the task and conditions I often put different
information on the screen during the flight. I wish they would add
several main screens that could be toggled between so I could define
several different sets of information.

SeeYou Mobile has a second map screen you can toggle to, plus two
text/graphics screens with useful information. The two map screens can
be set up independently. Mobile also has profiles, so you can save
different setups for different purposes (contests, records, OLC, etc)
and different sites.

Mobile can also be downloaded for evaluation and used in flight (it's
not just a simulator), but with a "nag" screen until you register. The
last time I checked, it's licensing was much less restrictive than Winpilot.

Add it to the list to be checked out!

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
* Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly
* "Transponders in Sailplanes" http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
* "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org

WinPilot has been the innovator in this type of software for the last
10 years. Many compteitors have copied most of the functions of
WinPilot but not all the functionality and ease of use. I admit you
need a license to run the program with a GPS, I believe that those that
uses the programs should pay for them. The simulator runs on the PDA
without the license and WinPilot 3D for your desktop runs free for 30
days. WinPilot can be set to accomodate all of the different contest
tasks, in addition to the FAI task, and OLC tasks.

The cost of the program is less that SeeYou and offers more functions,
including profiles, climb maximizer, terrain maps and airport
databases for the world, and a thermal database function.

WinPilot now has a 3D evaluation program that runs on your desktop
connected to the internet. It downloads the satellite terrain maps,
airspace and airport databases automatically when you zoom into a
particular area of the world. The resolution is 4 times that of the
competitors . It is an interface similar to google earth. Flights can
be viewed on realistic terrain. A declared task can also be flown on
the course line to see the terrain and area you will be flying.

I am the US dealer for WinPilot and provide phone support. Please see
my website to purchase WinPilot, PDA mounts and all items to connect to
your GPS, flight computer and speed to fly vario.

Please call if you have questions or just want to talk about the
systems.

Richard
www.craggyaero.com


Eric Greenwell wrote:
Tim Taylor wrote:

I like the ability to change what I see on the screen of WinPilot very
quickly. Depending on the task and conditions I often put different
information on the screen during the flight. I wish they would add
several main screens that could be toggled between so I could define
several different sets of information.

SeeYou Mobile has a second map screen you can toggle to, plus two
text/graphics screens with useful information. The two map screens can
be set up independently. Mobile also has profiles, so you can save
different setups for different purposes (contests, records, OLC, etc)
and different sites.

Mobile can also be downloaded for evaluation and used in flight (it's
not just a simulator), but with a "nag" screen until you register. The
last time I checked, it's licensing was much less restrictive than Winpilot.

Add it to the list to be checked out!

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
* Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly
* "Transponders in Sailplanes" http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
* "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org

Richard wrote:
WinPilot has been the innovator in this type of software for the last
10 years. Many compteitors have copied most of the functions of
WinPilot but not all the functionality and ease of use.

And now pilots benefit from the competition amongst the suppliers of
these maturing programs, as one competitor offers features not available
in the other products, followed by the others upping the ante once
again. It is a good time to be looking for flight software!

I admit you
need a license to run the program with a GPS, I believe that those that
uses the programs should pay for them.

I'm sure Team CU is in agreement here! The purpose is to allow pilots to
try the program in actual flight conditions, after gaining some
experience with it in simulator mode.

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
* Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly
* "Transponders in Sailplanes" http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
* "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org

Eric,

It is my opinion that the simulator portion of the programs are the
place to learn the software and those that get free software to try in
the cockpit may not invest the time to learn on the simulator. A trial
with this in mind is almost useless and possibly dangerous. It is a
marketing technique that sometimes works.

In addition you need to purchase the PDA, cable kits, cradles etc to
get the software to work and get a reasonable trial.

As always Eric you will get the last word.


Richard
www.craggyaero.com

Eric Greenwell wrote:
Richard wrote:
WinPilot has been the innovator in this type of software for the last
10 years. Many compteitors have copied most of the functions of
WinPilot but not all the functionality and ease of use.

And now pilots benefit from the competition amongst the suppliers of
these maturing programs, as one competitor offers features not available
in the other products, followed by the others upping the ante once
again. It is a good time to be looking for flight software!

I admit you
need a license to run the program with a GPS, I believe that those that
uses the programs should pay for them.

I'm sure Team CU is in agreement here! The purpose is to allow pilots to
try the program in actual flight conditions, after gaining some
experience with it in simulator mode.

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
* Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly
* "Transponders in Sailplanes" http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
* "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org