Nielsen-Kellerman ClearNav - Manual (Page 77)

NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008
Page 77 of 86
Example showing the Glide Amoebae in flat terrain
In flat terrain the Glide Amoebae are simple circles that are offset by the wind.
The Glide Amoebae’s location is calculated using:
• The glider’s polar
• The wind speed and direction
• The glider’s MSL Altitude
• The elevation of the surrounding terrain
• The glider’s airspeed – The final glide calculations are based on total energy final glide. As you
fly faster your glider has more energy and could pull up to gain altitude and range. For
example, if 2 identical gliders were at the same location and altitude but different airspeeds,
the one at high airspeed would have more energy and could pull up to gain more altitude.
Therefore the Glide Amoebae for the glider at high speed would be displayed farther away from
the glider than the Glide Amoebae of the glider at lower airspeed.
To access the settings for the Glide Amoebae go to:
Menu button / Setup Menu Icon / Personal Preferences Tab / Final Glide Settings