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Overview
Glide Navigator II is soaring software for your Pocket PC computer.  It offers moving map navigation and final glide functionality.  It will run on all Compaq Aero, Dell and iPAQ Pocket PC's.  It is compatible with any GPS that outputs NMEA 0183 data (Garmin, Volkslogger, Colibri, Filser LX20, Transplant, EMTAC, TeleType, etc.) and offers two-way data communication with Cambridge Aero Instruments GPS-NAV, L-NAV and 302 instruments.

New Version Available
Version 3.0 offers a new password scheme that is tied to the pilot name rather than the GPS or PDA.  That means that you will not need to purchase a new password in the future when you upgrade your PDA or GPS.  Details are available on the Revision History page.  If you already own a license to GN II you can upgrade to version 3.0 by purchasing a new password.  You can download the new version on the Downloads page.

Strengths
The key strengths of Glide Navigator II are ease-of-use and the large text which is easy to read in flight.  There are some very impressive competitive products available, but none are as easy-to-use as Glide Navigator II.  It provides everything you need to fly your task as fast as possible without all the extra screen clutter and complexity you get with excessive features and topographical maps.  This strategy has made GNII a success with US competition pilots and many recreational pilots. Ease-of-use is important when flying your task, and when you are learning the product.  The simple user interface used in GNII makes the learning curve steep (fast). Another key benefit of Glide Navigator II is in cockpit visibility.  Many competitive products offer impressive topographical maps, but the use of multiple colors on the screen reduces contrast and therefore visibility.  Glide Navigator II's simple display with waypoints and SUA data only provides an black on white high contrast display that is more visible in bright sunlight (our natural environment).  That is very important because available Pocket PC screen technology is not as bright as you would hope in sunlight.

Pocket PC Training
Now Available as FREE Online Videos (low resolution) or purchase a CD with the full resolution versions for $14.95

Downloads Page
The items below are available on the Downloads page.

• Documentation - Glide Navigator II Tips, Pocket PC Tips and the Glide Navigator II Manual
• Waypoint and Airspace Files
• Program Files  - Released and Beta versions of Glide Navigator II are available

Polar Data
Customer supplied polar data is available here: Polar Data

Mailing List
I have an e-mail mailing list of Glide Navigator II customers who would like to receive announcements about the availability of new versions of Glide Navigator II. If you are not already on the list, please send me an e-mail at the address at the bottom of the page.  I automatically add you to the list when you purchase the software.

Glide Navigator II Mailing List/Discussion Group
Due to requests by customers, I have created a new Glide Navigator II User's Group on Yahoo.  It is an automated e-mail list/discussion group for Glide Navigator II users.  New members must be approved by me, so junk e-mail should not be a problem.  If you prefer you can use it as a discussion group such that you will not receive any e-mails, but will need to go to the web site to check for new messages.  To use it as a discussion group you must change your preferences so that you don't receive e-mails.  I will still maintain my own separate Glide Navigator II e-mail list of all customers.  This new group is an optional way for users to help each other with technical questions and to discuss ideas for new features to GNII.  The group is open to current GN users or people who are interested in learning more before buying. - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GNII

Cumulus Soaring, Inc. Email Newsletter
If you prefer not to receive e-mails from other GN II users but do want to learn about new software releases, please sign-up now for the free Cumulus Soaring, Inc. Email Newsletter using the form below.  The newsletter will provide timely information on new soaring products and services, new software version releases, special offers, and soaring news from around the world.  You can select from several e-mail lists - including a Glide Navigator II User's list.  I am using a very reputable e-mail marketing service called Constant Contact, so your data will be safe, and you can opt out at any time.  I promise to limit the frequency of the newsletters to a maximum of 1 or 2 each month (probably less).

Moving Map Reachable airports are highlighted	Airport Details Touch any waypoint to view the altitude needed, distance and other waypoint info.	Improved Menu Navigation	Task Edit Note the large button and text you can easily select with you finger in flight
Edit Turnpoint Area Task (TAT) Radius	Show Task Screen Note the new "Move Pt" button	Move Point Screen Drag the turnpoint within the circle and see the "Estimated Total Time" change.	Go To Waypoint

Disclaimer
This software is to be used as a reference only for in-flight navigation.  Waypoint file, airspace file and polar data accuracy is the responsibility of the pilot.  Inaccurate setting of numerous user adjustable parameters in the software will make glide slope, distance and arrival altitude calculations incorrect.  Wind estimates calculated by Glide Navigator II and soaring flight computers are approximations and should be monitored by the pilot.  Even if all the data available to Glide Navigator II is correct, final glides in sailplanes are extremely sensitive to movement of the airmass you are flying in.  Winds vary with altitude and these variations are not accounted for in the software.  Also, a little bit of sink can change your glide slope dramatically.  Changes in barometric air pressure due to changes in the weather can affect the altitude received by Glide Navigator II and affect the arrival altitude displayed by Glide Navigator II.  It is the pilot's responsibility to verify that the data presented by Glide Navigator II makes sense and the pilot must make sure he/she does not get into any unsafe situations.  Cumulus Soaring, Inc. and Soaring Innovations are not responsible for incorrect information displayed by Glide Navigator II.  By downloading and using the software the pilot acknowledges his/her responsibility and will not hold Cumulus Soaring, Inc. or Soaring Innovations responsible for errors in the information provided by Glide Navigator II.

History
Chip Garner introduced the original Glide Navigator soaring software program in the early 1990's. Late in the 1990's it moved to the Windows CE platform as "Palm-NAV" and later "Pocket-NAV" under the Cambridge Aero Instruments logo. In mid 2002 Chip released the next generation of the product as Glide Navigator II with approval from Cambridge. He formed an alliance with Paul Remde of Cumulus Soaring, Inc. with Paul taking on the product marketing and support roles.  In 2008 Chip refocused his efforts onto the NK ClearNav product and decided it was best to separate himself from Glide Navigator II.  Cumulus Soaring, Inc. now owns the rights to Glide Navigator II and plans to move it forward in the future and continue to provide excellent technical support for years to come.

Top Features - Available Now

• Moving Map display of waypoints and Special Use Airspace
• Final Glide around multiple turnpoints
• Reachable landable waypoints are highlighted on the screen - This is the most important feature because you can glance at the screen and immediately know which nearby airports you can make it to.
• Large fonts and buttons for easy use in flight
• Easy task creation and editing
• Support for Turnpoint Area Tasks
• Statistics on the current task
• FAI Photo Sectors Displayed
• Accepts NMEA data from any GPS
• Used by top competition pilots around the world
• Perfect for new cross-country pilots
• Task declaration and flight log downloading with CAI GPS-NAV
• Task declarations can be sent to Cambridge 302 and 302A GPS flight recorders
• "IGC File" flight logging to flash card or Pocket PC memory (not official or IGC approved, but still fun to view after the flight in SeeYou or StrePla)
• Free upgrades for 1 year

Licensing Examples

• Two pilots share a glider and keep a PDA in the glider for them both to use.  In this case I recommend that the pilot that owns the PDA buy a single GN II license with his/her name displayed at startup.
• Two pilots share a glider and both have their own PDAs.  In this case both pilots should own their own licenses for GN II.  This is required because they can take their PDA with them into other gliders.
• A syndicate owns a 2-seat glider and keep 2 PDAs in the cockpit for all syndicate owners to use.  In this case I recommend that the pilot that owns the PDAs buy a single GN II license with his/her name displayed at startup.
• A syndicate owns a 2-seat glider that can accommodate 2 PDAs, but each pilot owns their own PDA.  In this case each pilot should own their own license for GN II.  This is required because they can take their PDA with them into other gliders.

• Downloads
• Revision History