New 3D maps for CompeGPS
CompeGPS is my program of choice for displaying and working with GPS tracklogs. It’s also the program we use for scoring competitions with GPS. The developers have been very active adding new features and format support to the progam, it supports a lot of different map formats.
The latest version 5.3 have a plug-in to support [...]
Salad bowl
I’ve been flying with a Icaro Skyrunner helmet for quite a few years now. I got my first one when I started flying, and it saved my life when I flew headfirst into a rock after a failed takeoff from Vole. The one I fly with now have been with me since easter 98, and [...]
New CompeGPS 5.0
Just downloaded CompeGPS 5.0 and played with yesterdays tracklog, most of the new features are in the 3D mode of the program. The thermals are calculated and marked from the tracklog, and you can view the flight in “realtime” with a glider that turns and banks like real. Update and evaluation version can be downloaded [...]
Galileo on the way
Just got a call from TollPost speditor, my Brauniger Galileo have returned from service in Germany. Should have it on Monday. I’ll write a review when I have it back and can play with it some more to get all the details right.
Glider on the way
I got an email from Moyes that my glider was sent last Tuesday. Should be here next week. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for no damages. Last year it was fine, but two years ago the box had forklift holes and a broken speedbar.
Gordon Rigg took his glider short packed in the luggage from [...]
