Guides and videos

Getting started

• Introduction to Tophat. This manual explains the elements on the Tophat map as well as how to get started using Tophat.
• Setting up Tophat the first time. This tutorial covers the critical settings to configure before flying.
• Differences between Tophat and XCSoar. Understand they key differences between the two products. If you have flown with XCSoar, I guarantee you will learn something new about Tophat by reading this.

Task

• Task Target Optimization. This tutorial discusses options for how Tophat optimizes targets in AAT/TAT tasks. You can configure Tophat to optimize targets based on Task Speed Achieved (default), the MacCready setting, or a selected speed.
• AAT / TAT Task Navigating to Target or Waypoint. Covers the option for the Navigation bar to toggle between navigating to the center of AAT/TAT cylinders or navigating to the centers. This determines the information displayed in the Nav bar only.

Kobo

• Kobo Quick Start Guide. This quick start guide is a must for pilots using Tophat on the Kobo.
• Downloading Kobo files to an USB Stick. Covers how to copy files to/from the Kobo via a USB Stick.

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