Core Features
The main oziTarget application has a number of features that competition balloon pilots need when planning and executing a flight. Some of these features are in the main Oziexplorer program but are slow to access.
Others are just not available in any other tool and have been evolved over many years of competition flying.
Data fields
All of your critical data is displayed in one compact vertical strip that can be customised to fit your needs.
Fields can be turned on or off and re-ordered as needed and set up with custom font sizes and colours.
This improves on the standard Oziexplorer display that takes up too much screen and can’t be customised.
A number of key tools are also available directly from the main window.
Ground elevation and Balloon AGL
Show the ground elevation and your height above ground.
Elevation data can be used when picking goals and other features.
This requires the trial version of Oziexplorer 3D installed and the correct DEM files loaded in Oziexplorer.
More details can be found on the Elevation Data Page.
Drop Angle
The drop angle calculates marker drop angle when using a clinometer for high marker drops.
This subject has a whole page explaining how it works and how to use it.
Transit Point
The transit point tool calculates and draws an arc showing you the closest point to your current goal based on your current track.
It does not automatically update this data as you fly as the idea is to use it as an indication if changes in your flight profile are improving your result. Simply redraw once you have established a better track.
This is particularly useful for achieving the best result if missing a target by any distance and also for checking minimum and maximum distances to the next goal will not be infringed.
Flight Report
The flight report button manually records key times and locations during the flight to make debriefing faster.
At any point in the flight, pushing the Log Point button will store the time, altitude and position along with the details for the goal you were navigating too.
When reviewing the data you can get the time between points and also jump directly to the location on the map to confirm the position.
This is a great time saver both during and after the flight. You just need to remember to hit the button at all the key moments!
Task Rings
Draw minimum and maximum distances with ease
Waypoint Tools
Enter or import windreader data for drawing on your map
Multiple targets
Track multiple targets at the same time to better understand your options
Windreader
Enter or import windreader data for drawing on your map
Windreader Import
Import windreader data from standard formats
Flight Winds
Record and draw the winds as you fly
Altitude Sim
Simulated altitude Data for testing and traing at home
Scoring Areas
Draw scoring areas or highlight grid lines as required by the task data