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<!DOCTYPE html> <html xmlns="https://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en"> <head> <title>XCSoar - ... the open-source glide computer</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"/> <meta name="keywords" content="XCSoar, gliding, soaring, paragliding, gps, navigation, moving map" /> <meta name="description" content="open-source tactical glide computer for soaring and paragliding pilots" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"/> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png"> <link rel="manifest" href="/site.webmanifest"> <link rel="mask-icon" href="/safari-pinned-tab.svg" color="#5bbad5"> <meta name="msapplication-TileColor" content="#da532c"> <meta name="theme-color" content="#ffffff"> <link href="/atom.xml" type="application/atom+xml" rel="alternate" title="XCSoar.org ATOM feed" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/lib/bootstrap/bootstrap-normalize.css" > <link rel="stylesheet" href="/lib/bootstrap/bootstrap-button.css" > <link rel="stylesheet" href="/lib/bootstrap/bootstrap-grid.css" > <link rel="stylesheet" href="/css/xcsoar.css" > <link rel="stylesheet" href="/css/xcsoar-blue.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/lib/jquery-lightbox/jquery.lightbox-0.5.css" > <link rel="stylesheet" href="/css/xcsoar-not-trac.css"> <script src="/lib/jquery-1.8.2.min.js"></script> <script src="/lib/jquery-lightbox/jquery.lightbox-0.5.min.js"></script> </head> <body> <div class="shadowed"> <div id="primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div id="logo" class="span4"> <a href="/"> <img src="/img/logo-blue.svg" alt="xcsoar-logo-blue" /> </a> </div> <div class="span8"> <ul id="nav"> <li class="discover"><a href="/discover/" title="Discover what XCSoar has to offer">Discover</a></li> <li class="download"><a href="/download/" title="Download XCSoar and the map files">Download</a></li> <li class="hardware"><a href="/hardware/" title="Information about hardware for XCSoar">Hardware</a></li> <li class="contact"><a href="/contact/" title="Get in touch with XCSoar people">Contact</a></li> <li class="develop"><a href="/develop/" title="Help us to develop XCSoar even further">Contribute</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div id="title" class="span12"> <h1 class="tagline">... the open-source glide computer</h1> </div> </div> <script> $(function() { $('#screenshots .span4 a').lightBox({ imageLoading: '/lib/jquery-lightbox/lightbox-ico-loading.gif', imageBtnClose: '/lib/jquery-lightbox/lightbox-btn-close.gif', imageBtnPrev: '/lib/jquery-lightbox/lightbox-btn-prev.gif', imageBtnNext: '/lib/jquery-lightbox/lightbox-btn-next.gif', imageBlank: '/lib/jquery-lightbox/lightbox-blank.gif' }); }); </script> <div class="row" id="summary"> <div class="span8"> <p> XCSoar is an open-source flight navigation software designed for gliders and other sailplanes. It provides features like a moving map, task planning, airspace information, and thermal detection. The software helps pilots with route optimization and offers real-time data on altitude, speed, and location. It can be used on various devices, including tablets and smartphones, making it versatile for both recreational and competitive flying. </p> <p> <a href="./discover/" title="Learn more about XCSoar">Learn more...</a> </p> <hr/> </div> <div id="aside" class="span4 pull-right"> <a href="./download/" class="btn btn-success btn-large btn-block"> Download XCSoar </a> <ul id="downloads" class="quicklinks"> <li class="list-item-data"> <a href="./download/data.html">Maps, Waypoints, ...</a> </li> <li class="divider"></li> <li class="list-item-android"> <a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/ANDROID/">Android</a> <small class="nowrap">(<a href="https://f-droid.org/packages/org.xcsoar/">F-Droid</a>)</small> </li> <li class="list-item-cubie"> <a href="https://openvario.org/doku.php?id=downloads">CUBIE/OpenVario</a> </li> <li class="list-item-kobo"> <a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/KOBO/">KOBO E-reader</a> </li> <li class="list-item-linux"> <a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/DEBIAN/">Debian Linux</a> </li> <li class="list-item-pi"> <a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/PI/">Raspberry PI 1-3</a> </li> <li class="list-item-pi"> <a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/PI4/">Raspberry PI 4</a> </li> <li class="list-item-windows"> <a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/WIN64/">Windows</a> <small class="nowrap">(<a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/PC/">32 bit</a> / <a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/WIN64/">64 bit</a>)</small> </li> </ul> <hr/> <a href="./discover/manual.html" class="btn btn-large btn-block btn-primary"> Download Manual </a> <ul id="manuals" class="quicklinks"> <li class="list-item-xcsoar"> <a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/XCSoar-manual.pdf">Manual for XCSoar 7.43</a> </li> <li class="list-item-xcsoar"> <a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/XCSoar-manual-de.pdf">German translation 7.43</a> </li> <li class="list-item-xcsoar"> <a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/XCSoar-manual-fr.pdf">French translation 7.43</a> </li> <li class="list-item-xcsoar"> <a href="https://download.xcsoar.org/releases/7.43/XCSoar-manual-pt_BR.pdf">Portuguese translation 7.43</a> </li> </ul> <hr/> <div id="social-links" class="clearfix"> <div><a href="atom.xml" title="Follow us via RSS feed" target="_blank"><img src="img/icon-rss-48x48.png" alt="rss"></a></div> <div><a href="https://github.com/XCSoar/XCSoar.git" title="Follow our development via git" target="_blank"><img src="img/icon-git-48x48.png" alt="git"></a></div> <div><a href="https://twitter.com/XCSoar" title="Follow us on Twitter" target="_blank"><img src="img/icon-twitter-48x48.png" alt="twitter"></a></div> </div> <hr/> </div> <div class="span8"> <p> Try <a href="https://skylines.aero/" style="text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold"> <img class="logo" src="https://www.skylines.aero/android-chrome-192x192.png" alt="skylines.aero" width="24" height="24"/> <span style="color:#008EDA">Sky</span><span style="color:black">Lines</span></a>, our live tracking and flight sharing platform! </p> <hr/> </div> <div class="span8 news-item"> <h2> <a href="/discover/2024/09/02/xcsoar-7-dot-43-released.html">XCSoar 7.43 released</a><br> <small>( 2. Sep 2024 by folken)</small> </h2> <div class="news-content"> <p>Please note that there are several CRICITAL issues addressed in this release. Please up-/sidegrade.</p> <p>Android users: Due to new cryptographic signatures, you will need to uninstall and remove all data. Install either from F-Droid or via APK File download. Please also note that the Storage Directory has moved to /android/media/org.xcsoar. This directory is accessible with normal file manager tools on android.</p> <p>Version 7.43 - 2024-08-12</p> <ul> <li>calculations <ul> <li>CRITICAL: reachable map labels show correct altitude with head wind #1424</li> <li>CRITICAL: fix reachability calculation with older compilers (OpenVario,..)</li> </ul> </li> <li>airspace <ul> <li>add classes according the OpenAir extended format AY tag</li> <li>coloring is done according to the AC tag, or if present and allowed, according to the AY tag</li> </ul> </li> <li>data files <ul> <li>new topology available from mapgen (including airport runways and rivers)</li> <li>fix loss of “home” waypoint designation in certain situations for a non-airport home waypoint</li> <li>reworked sgs-233 polar</li> </ul> </li> <li>documentation <ul> <li>clarify task speed calculation section</li> <li>lua reference updated</li> </ul> </li> <li>ui <ul> <li>Airspace filter list can filter by type</li> <li>TC 30s Infobox shows now climb rate since start of thermal</li> <li>TL Gain Infobox shows now the overall climb rate of last thermal</li> <li>add new Infobox V Task Est (Speed task estimated)</li> <li>Status-Task panel: “Estimated task time”, “Remaining time”, and “Speed estimated” now blank if MC>0 & can’t finish task</li> <li>Status-Task panel: “Remaining time”, “Remaining distance”, “Speed estimated”, and “Speed remaining” now blank after task is finished</li> <li>add missing airspace to Select Airspace filter</li> <li>NumberEntry dialog value can now be accepted by enter</li> <li>Vario center gross label</li> <li>Vario use AutoFonts for lables and values</li> <li>Replace eventOrientation by two new events: eventOrientationCruise and eventOrientationCircling</li> <li>New artificial horizon</li> <li>Flarm gauge fix radar size</li> <li>infobox management page rename buttons for copying sets</li> <li>consistent naming of ok/close buttons and placement</li> <li>add PanTo button to waypoints dialog if opened from task related infoboxen</li> <li>always show black plane icon in thermal assistant</li> </ul> </li> <li>Lua scripting <ul> <li>allow HTTPs client connections by setting project-wide Curl options</li> <li>fix next_eta and final_eta variables</li> </ul> </li> <li>Devices <ul> <li>add Larus driver</li> </ul> </li> <li>Android <ul> <li>CRITICAL: use user accessible android/media/org.xcsoar as data directory</li> <li>EGL graphics driver initialzation improvment for old android versions</li> <li>add SoftRF Eco, Ink and Card into ‘white list’ of USB devices</li> <li>fix rotation on wake from background</li> </ul> </li> <li>Kobo <ul> <li>fix Wifi configuration</li> <li>fix oversized icons</li> </ul> </li> <li>Windows <ul> <li>use cleartype font rendering</li> <li>highres application icon</li> <li>black text color in airspace list like all other systems</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <hr/> </div> <div class="span8 news-item"> <h2> <small> 2. Dec 2023:</small> <a href="/discover/2023/12/02/xcsoar-7-dot-40-released.html">XCSoar 7.40 released</a> </h2> </div> <div class="span8 news-item"> <h2> <small> 3. Jul 2023:</small> <a href="/discover/2023/07/03/xcsoar-7-dot-36-released.html">XCSoar 7.36 released</a> </h2> </div> <div class="span8 news-item"> <h2> <small>20. Jun 2023:</small> <a href="/discover/2023/06/20/xcsoar-7-dot-35-released.html">XCSoar 7.35 released</a> </h2> </div> <div class="span8 news-item"> <h2> <small> 6. Jun 2023:</small> <a href="/discover/2023/06/06/xcsoar-7-dot-34-released.html">XCSoar 7.34 released</a> </h2> </div> <div class="span8 news-item"> <h2> <small>26. May 2023:</small> <a href="/discover/2023/05/26/xcsoar-7-dot-33-released.html">XCSoar 7.33 released</a> </h2> </div> <div class="span8"> <h3> <a href="./discover/news.html" title="See previous news posts">Previous news...</a> </h3> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="secondary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="span12"> <div id="screenshots"> <h2>Screenshots</h2> <h3>Highlights of XCSoar's interface</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="span4"> <a href="./discover/screenshots/map.png" title="Moving Map"> <img src="./discover/screenshots/map.png" alt="Moving Map" class="screenshot"/> </a> <p><strong>Moving Map</strong><br/> The primary display, easily configurable to provide the desired level of detail.</p> </div> <div class="span4"> <a href="./discover/screenshots/map_terrain1.png" title="Terrain Display"> <img src="./discover/screenshots/map_terrain1.png" alt="Terrain Display" class="screenshot"/> </a> <p><strong>Terrain Display</strong><br/> Terrain and Topology data from all over the world can be displayed on the moving map.</p> </div> <div class="span4"> <a href="./discover/screenshots/map_flarm_traffic.png" title="FLARM Integration"> <img src="./discover/screenshots/map_flarm_traffic.png" alt="FLARM Integration" class="screenshot"/> </a> <p><strong>FLARM Integration</strong><br/> All received FLARM traffic is displayed on the map and on the inset radar screen. (including climb speed)</p> </div> </div> <p> <a href="./discover/screenshots/">More...</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <footer class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="span12 copyright"> <p> <strong>XCSoar</strong> is Free Software released under the <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.txt">GNU/GPL License</a> .. <span class="nowrap">Copyright © 2000-2024</span> | <a href="//xcsoar.org/imprint.html">Imprint</a> </p> </div> </div> </footer> </body> </html>