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GliderScore

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Mildura 2013

The FAI has updated rules (Sporting Code) that apply from 1 January 2023.
You can find the rules here https://www.fai.org/page/ciam-code.

Introduction

GliderScore has all the features needed from pilot entry to final results.
It is largely intuitive but of course there is a learning curve to go through.
To help you there is this website and the help that is built into the program.

  • You will need a PC and the GliderScore program.
  • You can download the program here.
  • To start learning, click on the QuickStart tab above.

GliderScore ...

  • Automates the running of your competition.
    - The DigitalTimer automates calling pilots to fly and timing of flight groups.
    - eScoring and the Automatic Download/Upload feature automates score collection and updating.
  • creates an excellent draw
  • produces draw reports, scoring sheets and score cards
  • allows easy entry of flight data and instantly calculates scores
  • produces up to date competition results at any time
  • allows emailing of draw reports and final results to all competition pilots
  • integrates audio, timing and digital clock display to run the competition
  • has a built in eScoring system to submit scores using smartphones.

RECENT UPDATES (Click here to download the latest files.)
The latest downloads include all bug fixes.

  • GliderScore 6.71 Build 2023-07-19 (with GliderScoreDigitalTimer 1.15 Update 1 Build 2023-07-21)
  • DT - Fixed bug where round number and group number output to COM port was incorrect.
  • GliderScore 6.71 Build 2023-07-19 (with GliderScoreDigitalTimer 1.15 Build 2023-07-19)
  • GS - Bug fix related to Distance task scoring data entry.
  • GS - From this version, requires .Net Framework 4.8 (Runtime).
  • DT - Bug fix related to timing of output to COM ports.
  • DT - From this version, requires .Net Framework 4.8 (Runtime).
  • GliderScore 6.70 Build 2023-05-22 (with GliderScoreDigitalTimer 1.14 Build 2023-05-22)
  • GliderScoreDigitalTimer 1.14 does not work on some systems.
    If this applies to you, please download GliderScoreDigitalTimer 1.12 available here.
    Update 2023/07/19: The issues with GliderScoreDigitalTimer V1.14 have been resolved with the release of V1.15.
    Recommendation: Update to GliderScore V6.71 and GliderScoreDigitalTimer V1.15.
  • GliderScore 6.70 Build 2023-05-22 (with GliderScoreDigitalTimer 1.14 Build 2023-05-22)
  • GS - F5K2024 class created using rules that become official from 1 January 2024.
    For more details and to download the rules please go to the F5K link on the sidebar.
  • GS - If using lanes, lane numbers can now be changed in the Scoring screen.
  • GS - Various refinements to the user interface.
  • GS - Various bug fixes.
  • DT - Bug fixes particularly related to Pandora device output.
  • DT - Right-click on Start button to schedule start time.
  • GliderScore 6.69 Build 2022-12-12 (with GliderScoreDigitalTimer 1.13 Build 2022-01-24)
  • GS - Upgraded to implement new F5J rules about Motor ReStart. See the F5J page for more details.
  • GS - Various minor bug fixes and enhancements.
  • GS - F5L now selectable as its own competition class.
  • F5J Timer files available for download (2022-09-12)
  • F5J Timer files as used in Sweden are available for download from the Download page.