WindCompass is designed to hold many relevant sail info compact in one place:
heading (HDG) by numbers and graphic display
boatspeed by numbers
winddirection by numbers and graphic display
windspeed by numbers
true wind angle (TWA) by numbers and graphic display
apparent wind angle (AWA) by numbers and graphic display
velocity made good (VMG) by numbers
shows the red "In Irons" zone and other zones where the use of spinnaker, gennaker, winged sails and even hydrofoils are effective
Additional info in FAQ > MISC
Set wind by click on the Compass OR by gesture based shortcuts. more...
WindCompass supports Boss and BWind systems.
When sitting on boat, WindCompass attempts a boat detection and loads the correct layout and boat performance data.
For most Bandit and TMS boats there are boom angle numbers on the outer ring to help trimming the sails.
Colored numbers suggest, what number to trim the sail to.
If both skipper and crew using a WindCompass, the skipper can synchronize winddirection and -speed on the crews Compass.
This might be useful for practice purposes or sailing lessons.
Sail with sailors point of view! WindCompass keeps the directions in mouselook as well!
Loads of customize options! Make it your Compass!
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No calibration needed! WindCompass works independent from Avatar sit position and rotation.
WindCompass gives visual-, chat- and sound-feedbacks for many functions.
Free updates! - Wear the Redeliver Hud!