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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008
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support multiple attributes for each waypoint.
Description: http://data.naviter.si/docs/cup_format.pdf
Example File: http://soaringweb.org/TP/Albert_lea/albert7c.cup
2.3.2 Airspace Files
The ClearNav supports Special Use Airspace Files in the formats listed below. There is no advantage to
either of the formats. They should both work equally well in the ClearNav.
When transferring airspace files to the ClearNav, put the desired airspace files into the “Map Data” /
“SUAs” directory on the USB Flash Drive or SD memory card. The files will be pulled into the ClearNav
upon start ‐ up.
2.3.2.1 Tim Newport ­ Peace (.sua) files
This format is used by Glide Navigator II.
Description: http://soaringweb.org/TP/sua.html
Example File: http://soaringweb.org/TP/Albert_lea/albert7d.sua
2.3.2.2 OpenAir (.txt) files
Description: http://www.winpilot.com/UsersGuide/UserAirspace.asp
Example File: http://soaringweb.org/TP/Albert_lea/albert7d.txt
2.3.3 Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange
The Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange is a fantastic site that was created by and is maintained by
John Leibacher. It is so important to soaring pilots around the world that it is hosted on 3 different
web servers – which are all identical copies of each other. If one site doesn’t work for you, try one of
the others. They can be accessed here:
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http://soaringweb.org/
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http://soaring.xinqu.net/JL/
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http://soaring.gahsys.com/
2.3.3.1 Downloading .stx Waypoint Files from the Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange
To download .stx waypoint files for your soaring site, or an upcoming soaring contest site, follow the
directions below.
1. Go to the Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange using one of the 3 links above.
http://soaringweb.org is the main site. Note that there is no “www” in the link.
2. Click on the “Turnpoint Exchange” link found under the “Worldwide” heading.
3. Click on the desired continent link near the top of the page – such as North America.
4. Scroll down to the desired country and state or region and click on the link to the desired
soaring site.
For sites in the USA you can dig down to the particular site in several steps. First click on the