Frequently Asked Questions

What is WeGlide?

WeGlide is an online platform where you can share and analyze your flights.

Who is WeGlide built for?

WeGlide is built for glider pilots around the globe. Everyone can upload their flights, no matter the nationality or skill level.

How did WeGlide start?

We had great interest in the analysis of glider flights but were not able to build the ideas we had like thermal maps on top of existing solutions. That is why we decided to start WeGlide.

What are the long term goals of WeGlide?

WeGlide wants to become an international platform and enable people from all over the world to share their flights.

How many people are working on WeGlide?

We are three core developers working full time on the project. We are supported by four people working part time.

What is the structure of WeGlide?

WeGlide is a company. This enables us to host competitions like the DMSt and also receive funding for the ideas we have towards scientific research.

What is your motivation?

We think that we can build a platform that creates value for the community and helps everyone to become a better pilot.

What is your standing towards scientific research?

We have a background in science and want to enable research with the flight data. If you need data for your own scientific research, please reach out and we'll make it happen.

One more platform?

For the past years it has been very valuable to only have one major platform where people shared their flights worldwide. Flights could easily be compared and everything was in one place. We hope that after a transition period WeGlide will become this platform.

What is the role of the DMSt on the platform?

WeGlide is being paid by the German Aero Club host the DMSt. The DMSt is one of multiple competitions on the WeGlide websites. There might be more national competitions in the future. We enjoy the valuable exchange with the DAeC about future features for the DMSt.

Will there be an app for my smartphone?

You can install WeGlide as an app, here are the instructions: Install WeGlide as an app and enable push notifications.

Why did you not build on top of SkyLines?

We admire what has been achieved with SkyLines and are in contact with the creator of SkyLines. Hosting SkyLines as a company could have provided licensing issues. Also, there are many areas where we use different technologies / approaches than SkyLines.

Is there any connection to the Onlinecontest?

Some of us have been promoted in their gliding activity by junior programs set up by the Onlinecontest. We fully acknowledge the achievements and progress that the Onlinecontest has created for the gliding community. We did not see a way to contribute in way that would have enabled us to build the features we wanted to build, which is why we build WeGlide.

What will WeGlide cost me as pilot?

WeGlide is and always will be free to use for everyone. There are optional paid features such as extended flight analysis, weather integration, 3D flight view and much more.

Is WeGlide independent from other companies and institutions?

WeGlide is an independent company and decisions are made based on our best intentions.

Then who are all the sponsors and partners?

We are really thankful for all sponsors helping us bring and keep our vision alive. We display their logo and link their website on our front page. Partners are companies or organisations we work together with, e.g. enable direct flight uploads from or task downloads to devices.

In which Languages will WeGlide be available?

WeGlide is currently available in English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Polish and Czech.

Who is setting the rules for WeGlide?

The rules are currently aligned to the DMSt (German decentralized gliding competition). We are currently evaluating how to set up a rule making process which integrates the community and is not only governed by us.

Which index list will be used?

We use the index list which is used by the DMSt.

What is the software license?

Some parts of our software will be open source.

Are aliases allowed for flight registration?

To be able to enter competitions like the DMSt your real name is required.

May I upload flights from that have never taken place (e.g. from condor)?

No, this is explicitly forbidden in our user agreement and can lead to a ban from further use of our services.

How can I add my club to WeGlide?

Send us an email to info@weglide.org.

How can I change my club e.g. change the logo?

Send us an email with the information or logo to info@weglide.org.

Why are only parts of my flight scored?

Maybe WeGlide incorrectly recognized an engine run. Simply remove it and your flight should be scored correctly.

I want to replace the IGC-File of my flight. How can I do that?

Simply delete your flight and upload the new file.

I uploaded a flight and it says the file is invalid. What can I do?

First wait a few minutes and check again. If that doesn't help, try deleting the flight and uploading it again. If nothing helps contact our support.

The statistics to my flight seem incorrect, e.g. thermalling is not detected.

Check if your logger interval is set to 1 second - otherwise all data will be, at least partially, incorrect.

I started the engine mid flight and want to have multiple parts of the same flight scored independently.

This is not possible, there is only one score per flight per scoring system (free, sprint etc.).

Which gliders count as vintage?

You can find the list of gliders in the vintage category here: Vintage Glider List

I started the engine midflight, but WeGlide didn't recognize the engine run.

1. Check that you set the correct glider in your settings - e.g. "ASH 26 E" instead of "ASH 26"
2. Add engine runs manually: https://docs.weglide.org/how_to/edit_flight.html

Advocate for our airspace

Go to WeGlide flight maps, select the appropriate filters and click a couple of times on "show more" until the map is filled with enough flight tracks, this helps show real world usage of airspaces.

Why is my question not answered here?

You are welcome to send us a message to info@weglide.org.

We ask you to understand that we are working on a lot of different topics at the moment and apologize if not everything meets your expectations yet.