... the open-source glide computer

Please note that there are several CRICITAL issues addressed in this release. Please up-/sidegrade.

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.

Version 7.43 - 2024-08-12

• calculations
  • CRITICAL: reachable map labels show correct altitude with head wind #1424
  • CRITICAL: fix reachability calculation with older compilers (OpenVario,..)
• airspace
  • add classes according the OpenAir extended format AY tag
  • coloring is done according to the AC tag, or if present and allowed, according to the AY tag
• data files
  • new topology available from mapgen (including airport runways and rivers)
  • fix loss of “home” waypoint designation in certain situations for a non-airport home waypoint
  • reworked sgs-233 polar
• documentation
  • clarify task speed calculation section
  • lua reference updated
• ui
  • Airspace filter list can filter by type
  • TC 30s Infobox shows now climb rate since start of thermal
  • TL Gain Infobox shows now the overall climb rate of last thermal
  • add new Infobox V Task Est (Speed task estimated)
  • Status-Task panel: “Estimated task time”, “Remaining time”, and “Speed estimated” now blank if MC>0 & can’t finish task
  • Status-Task panel: “Remaining time”, “Remaining distance”, “Speed estimated”, and “Speed remaining” now blank after task is finished
  • add missing airspace to Select Airspace filter
  • NumberEntry dialog value can now be accepted by enter
  • Vario center gross label
  • Vario use AutoFonts for lables and values
  • Replace eventOrientation by two new events: eventOrientationCruise and eventOrientationCircling
  • New artificial horizon
  • Flarm gauge fix radar size
  • infobox management page rename buttons for copying sets
  • consistent naming of ok/close buttons and placement
  • add PanTo button to waypoints dialog if opened from task related infoboxen
  • always show black plane icon in thermal assistant
• Lua scripting
  • allow HTTPs client connections by setting project-wide Curl options
  • fix next_eta and final_eta variables
• Devices
  • add Larus driver
• Android
  • CRITICAL: use user accessible android/media/org.xcsoar as data directory
  • EGL graphics driver initialzation improvment for old android versions
  • add SoftRF Eco, Ink and Card into ‘white list’ of USB devices
  • fix rotation on wake from background
• Kobo
  • fix Wifi configuration
  • fix oversized icons
• Windows
  • use cleartype font rendering
  • highres application icon
  • black text color in airspace list like all other systems