Variometer #

On Top #

[Disable]
[IAS Speed]
[TAS-Speed]
[GND Speed]
[Altitude]
[Speed2Fly]
[McCready]
[Net. Vario]
[OATemp]
[Heading]

This setting controls which value will be displayed at the right upper digital gauge, per default it is disabled. The above selection allows which values can be shown for that field, such as various speeds like IAS, TAS, GS, the calculated speed to fly according to MC, the MC value itself, the netto vario, OAT temperature, a ‘pseudo’ heading calculated from GPS ground course plus wind.

Bottom #

[Disable]
[Altimeter]
[Wind]

This setting controls which value will be displayed at the right lower gauge, per default the altimeter is displayed there.

This menu allows configuration of screens displayed and individual elements shown there at defined places.

Speed2Fly #

Hide or show the command arrows for speed to fly.

[Disable]
[Enable]

Therm.-Assist #

[Disable]
[Topref]
[Sideref]


This setting enables the thermal assistant to indicate where is the best climb within a circle. It displays around the polar display in the middle of the screen. The reference to the gliders heading can be selected to topref (front) or sideref (90° shifted). 

Flap-Assist #

[Disable]
[Enable]
[VisOnly]

This setting controls whether the flap indication is shown.

The advanced flap assistant indicates the current (or optimum) flap setting and the speed band for this flap setting respecting the current wing load. The whole flap assistant box covers a +/- 10km/h speedband display.

Depending on the installation, the flap assistant provides two overlaid indications:

• If a flap sensor is installed, the current flap position label is shown. In case it is not optimal set the assistant shows a proposed flap setting in orange in top, or below.

• If no sensor is available, the optimum flap setting is displayed instead.
• The proposed flap position change is also indicated through a recognizable sound overlay, unless the “VisOnly” setting was chosen.

Battery #

[Disable]
[Percentage]
[Voltage]

This setting determines how the battery voltage is displayed. Options include disable or showing Battery status as a percentage, as a numeric voltage value above the battery symbol, or as a single numeric voltage display without battery symbol.

G-Meter #

The G-Load Display is an option to show the current load factor acting on the glider. When activated, the maximum values are stored in non-volatile memory and can be viewed on the G-Load display or accessed as well through the G-Meter setup menu. In addition, the maximum indicated airspeed is displayed. Peak values that exceed the configured limits are shown in red color to indicate critical G-load conditions. The sensor sensitivity is setup to measure up to 8 g either positive or negative.

Screen Mode #

[Disable]
[Enable]
[Primary]

The G-Meter display can be deactivated (default), enabled on demand, or set as a permanently active primary screen, for example during aerobatic flights.

Red positive Limit #

5.0

Positive G-load factor the aircraft is structurally permitted to sustain below maneuvering speed (VA), as specified in the aircraft flight manual; adjustable from 1 to 8 g.

Yellow pos. Limit #

3.0

Positive G-load factor the aircraft is structurally permitted to sustain above maneuvering speed (VA), as specified in the aircraft flight manual; adjustable from 1 to 8 g.

Red negative Limit #

-3.0

Negative G-load factor the aircraft is structurally permitted to sustain below maneuvering speed (VA), as specified in the aircraft flight manual; adjustable from −1 to −8 g.

Yellow neg. Limit #

-2.0

Negative G-load factor the aircraft is structurally permitted to sustain above maneuvering speed (VA), as specified in the aircraft flight manual; adjustable from −1 to −8 g.

Extreme Recordings #

Peak Positive G #

3.21

Indicates the highest positive G-load experienced by the aircraft since the last reset and is used to document the maximum structural load encountered during flight.

Peak Negative G #

-1.21

Indicates the highest negative G-load experienced by the aircraft since the last reset and is used to document the maximum structural load encountered during flight.

Peak Airspeed #

155.52

Indicates the highest indicated airspeed experienced by the aircraft since the last reset and is used to document the maximum structural load encountered during flight. Unit is as indicated for airspeed in the G-Meter screen in the “max IAS” gauge.

Reset Peak-Hold #

[Cancel]
[Reset]

This setting resets the three previously recorded peak values to zero, clearing all stored extreme load measurements.

Horizon #

[Enable]
[Disable]

The XCVario, equipped with an IMU and AHRS, offers a simple horizon display for situational awareness, similar to the horizon in XCSoar. The display is square and features a pitch scale. It can be activated on demand to be enabled by rotary press or permanent. Small lines on the scale represent a 5° inclination, larger lines indicate 10°, and the top line corresponds to a 40° inclination.

Important: The horizon is not intended as a blind flight instrument. Instead, it serves as a tool for training and monitoring, such as maintaining the optimal bank angle e.g. 45° or the ideal angle of attack during thermaling. It provides sufficient accuracy for these purposes under normal flight conditions.

Indicator #

[Orange]
[NeonYellow]
[White]

Modify the vario indicator (needle color) as you prefer. Best contrast is with the NeonYellow color as is the default.