... the open-source glide computer

XCSoar is a tactical glide computer originally developed for the Pocket PC platform. In 2005, the originally commercial software was given to the open-source community for further development and has constantly been improved since. It is now a multi-platform application that currently runs on Windows, Windows Mobile, Unix and even Android devices.

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XCSoar 6.6.2 released
(12. Jun 2013 by max)

The second maintenance release of XCSoar 6.6 fixes a few important bugs:

  • IOIO reconnect
  • Volkslogger IGC download on Windows
  • EWmicroRecorder task declaration was corrupt on Windows
  • G record was not generated when device has no GPS
  • crash on Raspberry Pi fixed
  • misplaced topography labels fixed
  • panning with track up fixed

Changelog:

http://download.xcsoar.org/releases/6.6.2/NEWS.txt

Download:

http://www.xcsoar.org/download/
http://download.xcsoar.org/releases/6.6.2/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xcsoar

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Screenshots

Highlights of XCSoar's interface

Moving Map

Moving Map
The primary display, easily configurable to provide the desired level of detail.

Terrain Display

Terrain Display
Terrain and Topology data from all over the world can be displayed on the moving map.

FLARM Integration

FLARM Integration
All received FLARM traffic is displayed on the map and on the inset radar screen. (including climb speed)

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