
Condor on line training and racing
Condor gliding simulation software
Condor flight simulator is low cost but highly effective PC software that can be purchased on line and downloaded. It will run on most PCs, however it is also possible to use a gaming type PC (this usually means it has a separate graphics card) for smoother more realistic experience. Virtual Reality is also supported.
What do I need to start using Condor? Just a PC, the program and a joystick.
- A fairly modern, (not particularly expensive) PC *
- A PC joystick
- Internet connection
- Purchase, download and install the software.
Not sure whether your PC is up to it, and want some more information before you try?
Take a look through these slides for help and links to Condor, Condor Club and Condor Updater. They get a bit technical and you almost certainly don’t need this information, but it may be helpful.
Use the arrows bottom left to go through the slides. Use three dots menu for full screen slides etc
Once you have flown a few times you may want to try other landscapes, To do this you will need to go to other websites, in particular Condor Club. You can set up a free account.
If you wish to fly using the landscapes, then for ease of use you should upgrade to a paid for account which costs about £14, you may only need this for the first year.
In order to manage Landscapes you should download the Condor Updater available from this site.
Condor Glider Racing
During winter months, we arrange on-line multiplayer Condor 2 Gliding Flight Simulator tasks. This is a great way to learn the basics of Cross Country Gliding and to revise topics over the Winter. Although the group focus on cross country tasks other training can be arranged.
How to join a multi pilot on line task.
Joining the task is as simple as clicking on a link, however, you need to know a few things in advance.
- You need to know the name of the task. This will be provided in advance by the Task Setter, usually via WhatsApp.
- You need to know at what time you can join the task and how long you will be able to do this for
- For a race everybody needs to be there at the same time to start, Usually there is a 15 minute window.
- You will need to have the exact same version of Condor and the Landscape that the task setter has used.
- Your Hangar (database of aircraft in Condor) will need to be up to date.
To join the flight you find the row showing the name of your task and click the Join Button. The system will open Condor for you and load the task.
Talking to the other pilots –
Discord On-line chat
During Condor sessions we can chat and exchange messages using a chat system called Discord, Discord can be accessed on-line through a web browser or by downloading an App or program.
You run Discord on your computer at the same time as Condor. Alternatively, you can run Discord on your smartphone though you may need the sound low on your PC to avoid “vario feedback”.
These slides show how to get Discord running.
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Cross country task samples.
The average time to fly these tasks is under one hour. It is much more fun to fly them as part of a group, but they are available here for anyone to try. If you beat the fastest speed post your fflight on the Booker Condors WhatsApp group.
Booker Simulator support.
Some notes about the Booker Simulator, which also uses the Condor program.
Condor Simulator Quick Start Guide. (Google Document)