GPS Scoring

In order to keep it simple and somewhat hassle free for me, I’m asking that all ACTIVE track logs be downloaded and converted to .igc format using the GPSDump (freeware) program for PC’s. It’s a small (255k), streamlined application that works for most GPS units. You’ll need to download this application to your PC, download your track log and convert it, then e-mail it to me for scoring. It’s actually much simpler than you may think. If you don’t have access to a PC for this process there’ll be plenty of other pilots willing to help you. All scores will be posted on this site.

GPSDump can be downloaded from: http://www.multinett.no/~stein.sorensen/

Click here for info on how to use GPSDump to download your track logs.

When using CompeGPS software to download tracks
or upload waypoints, follow the instructions below.

Note: you can use demo or registered version.

Step 1

Open CompeGPS Air software and select the menu tab “Communications”.
Now configure the communications according to your GPS and after click Ok.

Make sure you have your GPS cable attached to your Serial or USB port and turn on your GPS.

CompeGPS is compatible with the most commonly used GPS models
from Garmin, Magellan, Brauniger, Flytec, Aircotec…

Step 2

Open the “Communications” menu tab and click the function “Download GPS track”.

CompeGPS will automatically search your GPS and download the track.

Step 3

After it saves the track in your PC, go to the “Flights” menu tab and click
on “Save tracks” and select *.iGC format (by default).

Suggestions:

Try the CompeGPS functions with the 3D viewer and animation,
and analyze your flight technique and the days conditions!

If you save the tracks to the “Log book” you will have your digital flight book
and make graphs of time / altitude / vario / distance to value your progression.

Contact support@compegps.com for any questions.

Uploading your Waypoints using CompeGPS

Note: you can use demo or registered version.

Step 1

Open CompeGPS Air software and select the menu tab “Communications”.
Now configure the communications according to your GPS and after click Ok.

CompeGPS is compatible with the most commonly used GPS models
from Garmin, Magellan, Brauniger, Flytec, Aircotec…

Step 2

Open the waypoint files from the menu tab “Waypoints > Open Waypoints file”. Select the “SBXCwaypoints.wpt” file which you have downloaded from the SBXC webpage.

Step 3

Turn on your GPS. Make sure you have your GPS cable attached to your Serial or USB port.
Go to the “Communications menu” tab and click on “Send waypoints to the GPS”.

Suggestions:

Check your GPS to make sure the waypoints downloaded correctly. It’s a good idea
to check the info on your GPS unit against the waypoint data on the website.