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Operating Manual Flytec 6020
9.5 Flight Memory and IGC File
9.5.1 Content of IGC Files
In the IGC File are saved all important data of a flight in readable format. One can open the
IGC File by using any desired Editor.
Though editing or modifying is possible, the signature at the end of IGC File shall be changed
to invalid. This signature is calculated over all data and therefore covers the flight, as well as
the pilot’s personal data and the date. The signature is generated by the instrument.
The misapplication is therefore practically excluded.
Sometimes it is helpful if one can import to Excel the raw data being stored in the IGC File
in order to practice own calculations.
Please proceed as follows:
In Excel program click on open / file
Select file type all files.
Follow the 3 Import steps.
Set the arrows for column disjunction as follows:
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