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Hi Henryk,
I have added every flight software option I am aware of. Some of them are somewhat obscure, but I want the table to be as complete as possible. My goal is to create a resource for glider pilots. Hopefully customers will appreciate my efforts and buy from me. When I say that some of the software packages are obscure, I mean that there may be few pilots using them. I will not name names, but I am not referring to GPS_LOG which is popular. Please review the GPS_LOG column on the web site. I'm sure there are many errors. The table is only as good as the data I receive. Thanks, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com "Henryk Birecki" wrote in message ... "Walter Kronester" wrote: Very interesting table, thank you! Please do not forget the free GPS_LOG http://www.soaringpilotsoftware.com/GPS_LOGpage.htm I would like it if Paul Remde included GPS_LOG WinCE in his comparison. But the table lists software he sells, so in that context the omission makes sense. Henryk Birecki (GPS_LOG WinCE developper) |
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OK, for completeness here are GPS_LOG WinCE entries to the table. Some
of these cannot be captured in yes/no answers and some entries immediately bring to mind other entries that should be there like "All calculations are wind compensated" (answer yes for GPS_LOG), "needed altitude takes terrain into consideration" (yes again), but then I and forms never agree. Feature GPS_LOG WinCE Price --- free Reachable airports are highlighted on the moving map ---- no, gives a list of 8 best reachable sites instead Final Glide Around Multiple Waypoints ---- yes (one turnpoint) Calculates wind speed and direction while circling ---- "yes, and in ""straight flight"" if data (IAS,heading) available" Wind speed and direction at several altitudes ---- no "Large Fonts (5 is best, 1 is worst)" ---- 5 (what do you expect ) - user customizeable Differential Final Glide ---- yes Turnpoint Area Task Support ---- yes Special Use Airspace displayed on moving map ---- yes (with alarms) "Topographical Maps (roads, lakes, elevation lines, etc.)" ----- yes US Sectional Aeronautical Charts ----- no (pretty, but....) In-flight optimization of OLC flights ------ "displays distance given number of legs, does not check rule compliance" FAI 28% Rule Turnpoint areas displayed in flight ------ no Thermal Histogram ----- "no, but keeps track of the average climb" Tracks statistics for multiple tasks at once ----- no Climb Maximizer ------ yes Thermal Average ------ yes Terrain Elevation ------ yes Compatibility with GPS Flight Recorders PA - Receive position and GPS altitude from the flight recorder Pr - Receive pressure altitude from the flight recorder Lg - Download Flight Logs from the flight recorder to the Pocket Tsk - Make an IGC Approved Task Declaration in the Flight Recorder Wp - Upload Waypoints and tasks from Pocket PC to Flight Recorder MC - Exchange MacCready between the Pocket PC software and the flight recorder Ps - Tie software password to flight recorder serial number "S - Edit Setup Parameters in the flight recorder such as waypoint arrival radius, units, etc." Flight Recorder or Flight Computer """Generic"" GPS (Garmin, Transplant, etc.)" ---- "PA,Pr (Garmin Summit…)" Borgelt B50 with Volkslogger ----- "PA,Pr,Tsk(may depend on wiring), MC (to PPC)" Cambridge Aero Instruments GPS-NAV ---- "PA,Pr,Tsk" Cambridge Aero Instruments 302 and 302A ----- "PA,Pr,Tsk, MC (to PPC)" Filser LX20 ----- "PA,Pr, Tsk (?? - if the same as Colibri)" Garrecht Volkslogger ----- "PA,Pr,Tsk" LX Navigation Colibri ------ "PA,Pr,Tsk" "LX Navigation LX160, LX7000" ----- "PA,Pr,Tsk" LX Navigation LX1600 ------ "PA,Pr,Tsk" Scheffel Automation Themi ---- "PA (if NMEA),????" Westerboer VW921 ----- "PA(this unit does not output GPS altitude),Pr" Zander ------ "PA,Pr" Henryk Birecki "Paul Remde" wrote: Hi Henryk, I have added every flight software option I am aware of. Some of them are somewhat obscure, but I want the table to be as complete as possible. My goal is to create a resource for glider pilots. Hopefully customers will appreciate my efforts and buy from me. When I say that some of the software packages are obscure, I mean that there may be few pilots using them. I will not name names, but I am not referring to GPS_LOG which is popular. Please review the GPS_LOG column on the web site. I'm sure there are many errors. The table is only as good as the data I receive. Thanks, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com "Henryk Birecki" wrote in message .. . "Walter Kronester" wrote: Very interesting table, thank you! Please do not forget the free GPS_LOG http://www.soaringpilotsoftware.com/GPS_LOGpage.htm I would like it if Paul Remde included GPS_LOG WinCE in his comparison. But the table lists software he sells, so in that context the omission makes sense. Henryk Birecki (GPS_LOG WinCE developper) |
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Hi Henryk,
Certainly no table is going to be perfect, but I'm doing my best. Thank for your feedback. Does GPS_LOG really have a "Climb Maximizer" similar to WinPilot and Themi that directs you to the center of the thermal? Cool! Paul Remde "Henryk Birecki" wrote in message ... OK, for completeness here are GPS_LOG WinCE entries to the table. Some of these cannot be captured in yes/no answers and some entries immediately bring to mind other entries that should be there like "All calculations are wind compensated" (answer yes for GPS_LOG), "needed altitude takes terrain into consideration" (yes again), but then I and forms never agree. Feature GPS_LOG WinCE Price --- free Reachable airports are highlighted on the moving map ---- no, gives a list of 8 best reachable sites instead Final Glide Around Multiple Waypoints ---- yes (one turnpoint) Calculates wind speed and direction while circling ---- "yes, and in ""straight flight"" if data (IAS,heading) available" Wind speed and direction at several altitudes ---- no "Large Fonts (5 is best, 1 is worst)" ---- 5 (what do you expect ) - user customizeable Differential Final Glide ---- yes Turnpoint Area Task Support ---- yes Special Use Airspace displayed on moving map ---- yes (with alarms) "Topographical Maps (roads, lakes, elevation lines, etc.)" ----- yes US Sectional Aeronautical Charts ----- no (pretty, but....) In-flight optimization of OLC flights ------ "displays distance given number of legs, does not check rule compliance" FAI 28% Rule Turnpoint areas displayed in flight ------ no Thermal Histogram ----- "no, but keeps track of the average climb" Tracks statistics for multiple tasks at once ----- no Climb Maximizer ------ yes Thermal Average ------ yes Terrain Elevation ------ yes Compatibility with GPS Flight Recorders PA - Receive position and GPS altitude from the flight recorder Pr - Receive pressure altitude from the flight recorder Lg - Download Flight Logs from the flight recorder to the Pocket Tsk - Make an IGC Approved Task Declaration in the Flight Recorder Wp - Upload Waypoints and tasks from Pocket PC to Flight Recorder MC - Exchange MacCready between the Pocket PC software and the flight recorder Ps - Tie software password to flight recorder serial number "S - Edit Setup Parameters in the flight recorder such as waypoint arrival radius, units, etc." Flight Recorder or Flight Computer """Generic"" GPS (Garmin, Transplant, etc.)" ---- "PA,Pr (Garmin Summit.)" Borgelt B50 with Volkslogger ----- "PA,Pr,Tsk(may depend on wiring), MC (to PPC)" Cambridge Aero Instruments GPS-NAV ---- "PA,Pr,Tsk" Cambridge Aero Instruments 302 and 302A ----- "PA,Pr,Tsk, MC (to PPC)" Filser LX20 ----- "PA,Pr, Tsk (?? - if the same as Colibri)" Garrecht Volkslogger ----- "PA,Pr,Tsk" LX Navigation Colibri ------ "PA,Pr,Tsk" "LX Navigation LX160, LX7000" ----- "PA,Pr,Tsk" LX Navigation LX1600 ------ "PA,Pr,Tsk" Scheffel Automation Themi ---- "PA (if NMEA),????" Westerboer VW921 ----- "PA(this unit does not output GPS altitude),Pr" Zander ------ "PA,Pr" Henryk Birecki "Paul Remde" wrote: Hi Henryk, I have added every flight software option I am aware of. Some of them are somewhat obscure, but I want the table to be as complete as possible. My goal is to create a resource for glider pilots. Hopefully customers will appreciate my efforts and buy from me. When I say that some of the software packages are obscure, I mean that there may be few pilots using them. I will not name names, but I am not referring to GPS_LOG which is popular. Please review the GPS_LOG column on the web site. I'm sure there are many errors. The table is only as good as the data I receive. Thanks, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com "Henryk Birecki" wrote in message . .. "Walter Kronester" wrote: Very interesting table, thank you! Please do not forget the free GPS_LOG http://www.soaringpilotsoftware.com/GPS_LOGpage.htm I would like it if Paul Remde included GPS_LOG WinCE in his comparison. But the table lists software he sells, so in that context the omission makes sense. Henryk Birecki (GPS_LOG WinCE developper) |
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Henryk Birecki wrote in message . ..
"Walter Kronester" wrote: Very interesting table, thank you! Please do not forget the free GPS_LOG http://www.soaringpilotsoftware.com/GPS_LOGpage.htm I would like it if Paul Remde included GPS_LOG WinCE in his comparison. But the table lists software he sells, so in that context the omission makes sense. Henryk Birecki (GPS_LOG WinCE developper) The draft table includes free software and software that Paul is not an agent for. Give him your details and I'm sure he'll add your software. Andy |
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Hi Andy,
Henryk is correct that the first iteration of the table only included the software I sell and support. But you are correct that I've since added all the other software packages. Thanks, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com "Andy Durbin" wrote in message om... Henryk Birecki wrote in message . .. "Walter Kronester" wrote: Very interesting table, thank you! Please do not forget the free GPS_LOG http://www.soaringpilotsoftware.com/GPS_LOGpage.htm I would like it if Paul Remde included GPS_LOG WinCE in his comparison. But the table lists software he sells, so in that context the omission makes sense. Henryk Birecki (GPS_LOG WinCE developper) The draft table includes free software and software that Paul is not an agent for. Give him your details and I'm sure he'll add your software. Andy |
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"Paul Remde" wrote:
Certainly no table is going to be perfect, but I'm doing my best. I agree on that wholeheartedly. Thank for your feedback. Does GPS_LOG really have a "Climb Maximizer" similar to WinPilot and Themi that directs you to the center of the thermal? Cool! Well, I do not know what the other software does (never used it), but GPS_LOG WinCE does go into a mode where it shows you where you should circle to be in lift. It is a highly enlarged view of track where lift is color coded and width of line indicates "more than" running average or "less than" average. It is very effective (even on black and white screen) for me, but then... I am biased . Ask GPS_LOG WinCE users. Henryk |
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Henryk Birecki wrote:
When listing GPS_LOG WinCE capabilities I made a mistake. Cambridge Aero Instruments GPS-NAV ---- "PA,Pr,Tsk" should be "PA,Tsk" Henryk Birecki |
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Paul Remde wrote:
Thanks for the data. I added it to my web site. Thanks for adding Cumulus, altough it's probably in the obscure category ;-). I will notify you with the changes as new versions are released. André |
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Henryk is correct that the first iteration of the table only included the
software I sell and support. But you are correct that I've since added all the other software packages. Thanks, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com This table is a great service and I hope pilots who consult it will, as Paul hopes, consider buying from him. I upgraded my flight software this summer from Paul and was impressed with his response to my post-sale questions/suggestions. After-sales support is often more erratic than pre-sales hand holding. That was not my experience with Paul, however. I was also very grateful when, after my flight recorder failed during a major contest, he generated a new password so I could use my PDA with my loaner flight recorder...when I called him from the grid during his lunch hour! Thanks, again, Paul, for the prompt response. Chip Bearden |
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Please see http://www.craggyaero.com/WinPilot%20Freature.htm for an
almost complete list of WinPilot Features. Sorry but the list has about 100 items and is growing every day. Richard Pfiffner www.craggyaero.com "Paul Remde" wrote in message news:%kSYc.262569$eM2.821@attbi_s51... Hi, I'm taking on the tough task of creating a comparison table for soaring flight software. Of course I can't mention every single features found in every product, so I'm trying to hit the unique features found in each product. You can view the very preliminary table he http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/software-ppc.htm The table also shows levels of compatibility with several flight recorders. Both parts of the table are in need of review. I have done my best first shot but I'm sure I've missed some key features and may have some of the compatibility data wrong. Please review the table and e-mail suggestions or corrections to me. I sincerely want the table to be a useful resource for glider pilots. Thank you, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com |
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