CAL

Table of contents:

• Waypoints (12000 included).
• Flight log.
• Flight planning on the map.
• Waypoint selection for gliding computer and GPS.
• Supported gliding computers and GPSs.
• Supported flight recorders (GNSS FR).
• Sample print-out of map with flight path ( 21k ).
• Prices.
• System requirements.
• Supported printers.
• Demo version of CAL.
• Frequently asked questions.
• Links to other places.

Send questions or comments to :
Dr. Hans Trautenberg -Software Consulting-
Schönmühlweg 11, 92318 Neumarkt, Germany
Telefon : (+49) (0)9181 460707

Waypoints:

• Name (25 characters),
• Description (25 characters),
• Elevation,
• Option for short names (5 characters).
• Coordinates can be entered in degrees, minutes, and seconds, or UTM.
• 5 waypoint types:
  • Airfields,
  • Gliding-sites,
  • Turn-points,
  • Thermals,
  • Off field landing sites.
• Frequency of airfields.
• Up to 32000 waypoints.
• Short waypoint names for compatibility with different navigation devices (CAL will require a unique short name and allow the largest name that is compatible with the navigation device being used. Short names is a user configurable option.)

Flight log:

• Add comments to a flight plan.
• Search for and retrieve a flight plan using the start point, distance or keywords in the comment.

Flight planning on the map:

• CAL allows intuitive planning of flights with just a mouse.
• All FAI recognized distance flight declarations are possible.
• Handles a remote departure point and the closed flight path rule.
• All airfields and optional waypoints, thermals and off field landing sites are displayed on the map.
• The airspace structure of Austria, Germany and Switzerland is displayed on the map, if it is of relevance for soaring.
• Rivers, highways and rail roads are displayed optionally.
• Distance and track is computed for every leg.
• Track and sectors are displayed on the map. Airspace problems and areas of poor flying conditions are easily detectable.
• Additional optimization is possible with a map of known good thermals, that may be created form flight logs.
• User selected display of waypoint names on the map.

Waypoint selection for GPS and gliding computers:

• The selection of waypoints is done on the map with the mouse.
• The problem of a waypoint name being too long for some GPS receivers is addressed. CAL accepts only a unique name and allows it to be only as long as the selected GPS permits.
• Waypoint and task data can be transferred to all of these different navigation devices .

Supported GPS and navigation devices:

• CAL can download waypoints and tasks to the following navigation devices directly via the serial communication port.
  • Cambridge GPSNAV
  • Filser LX20, LX400, LX500, LX4000, LX5000
  • GARMIN GPS55, GPS90, GPS95, GPS100 (GARM/GARM-protocol)
  • Westerboer VW921
  • Zander SR820 D, SR940, GP940
• CAL can create waypoint and task information files in many formats compatible with the following products:
  • Lowarnce/Eagle WS-1
  • GARMIN PCX5
  • IFISS
  • PESCHGES VP6
  • IImorrow handheld 920

Supported flight recorders: (GNSS FR)

• CAL can upload flight path information from the following devices via the serial communication port:
  • Filser LX400, LX500, LX4000, LX5000
  • GARMIN GPS90, GPS95
• CAL can read flight path information in the format used by the following devices:
  • Cambridge GPSNAV
  • IFISS
  • PESCHGES VP8
  • Zander SR820 D (with compass)
  • Zander SR940(with compass and/or GPS)
  • Zander GP940
  • Westerboer VW940 format
  • IGC-*.GPS-format (now IGC-*.IGC-format)
  • *.DAT from UK (EW, RD, Skyforce)

Supported printers:

• EPSON LQ
• IBM Proprinter X24
• HP-DeskJet
• HP-LaserJet
• HP-GL2 Plotter (color)
• Postscript (color, EPS-conform)

System requirements:

• Intel 80186 or higher
• VESA-,VGA- or EGA-graphic-card
• MS-DOS 3.1 or higer
• 4MB RAM
• 4MB free disc space
• Logitech 6.20 compatible mouse driver

Prices:

					      10.07.1996
									DM                              DM
CAL 2.72 basic version
      with airspace Austria, Germany and Switzerland                   245,--

CAL 2.72 light
     (no waypoint transfer to navigation device)                      145,--

Flight analysis module (required to upload flight pathes)              100,--
Flight analysis module for PESCHGES *.PSF additionally                 150,--

Geographic information
     Germany (rivers and highways)                                     150,--
     Austria and Switzerland (rivers and highways)                      50,--
     French Alps (rivers and reservoirs)                                50,--
     Iberian Peninsula (rivers and railroads)                          150,--
     Italian peninsula (rivers and railroads)                          200,--
     Hungary (rivers and roads)                                        200,--
     New Zealand (rivers and roads)                                    150,--

Add DM 7,-- (Germany), DM 16,-- (Europe) and DM 28,-- (rest of world) for shipping and handling.

Shipment outside Germany requires prepayment.

Links:

• Informations on Soaring (in German).
• Clubclass Information (in German)
• DG Flugzeugbau
• Cambridge Aero Instruments Segelflugrechner und Logger.
• Get a connector for your GARMIN GPS as shareware.
• Online flight information for the USA.

Send questions and comments :
Dr. Hans Trautenberg -Software Consulting-
Schönmühlweg 11, 92318 Neumarkt, Germany
Telefon : (+49) (0)9181 460707