EasyXCScore The Integrated Competition Management Ecosystem
One platform. From pilot registration to official results —
tracking, automated scoring, and live broadcast
for free-flight competitions worldwide.
GAP 2026 Compliant
Paragliding · Hang Gliding
8 Languages
Open Ecosystem
Real-Time Tracking
Telegram Bot
OGN · APRS · EXTK
v1.0 · April 2026
The Challenge
Today's Competition Management is Fragmented
Managing a free-flight competition today means coordinating registration,
tracking, scoring, and results across multiple platforms —
each with its own workflow and data format.
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Registration & Daily Check-in
Event registration and task check-in are conflated. Check-in should happen after briefing — per task, per day — but most tools treat them as one step.
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Tracking & Safety
Live tracking runs on a separate service. No link to pilot list, no automatic safety monitoring per task.
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Scoring
IGC files collected manually by email, scored in a desktop app, results copy-pasted into a web page.
The Solution
One Integrated Ecosystem
EasyXCScore connects every actor and every step of a free-flight competition —
from event creation to live broadcast — in a single, coherent platform.
🧮 Scoring
GAP 2026 engine
Multi-source IGC best-win
Auto recalculation
CIVL-compatible export
🗂️ Organiser
Event & task setup
Pilot database
QR task broadcast
Results publication
Tracking
EXTK app 1 Hz
OGN / APRS-IS backup
raceBuffer auto-collect
60 s safety buffer
🪂 Pilot
Event registration
Daily check-in via bot
IGC submission
Live results & standings
🗺️ Live & Safety
Powered by EasyXC Tracker
Public live map
Real-time positions
60 s safety buffer
Spectator access
🤖 Automation
Telegram bot · 8 languages
Email IGC ingestion
Auto scoring pipeline
Showcase public pages
Scoring Engine
Full GAP 2026 Compliance
EasyXCScore implements the complete GAP 2026 formula — the official
CIVL scoring standard for paragliding and hang gliding competitions —
with automatic IGC validation and multi-waypoint geometry support.
Full paragraph-by-paragraph compliance is documented in the
Technical Annex (FAI Section 7F)
attached to this presentation.
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Task Types
Race to Goal, Elapsed Time, Open Distance, Speed Run — all GAP task formats supported.
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Waypoint Geometry
Cylinder and Goal Line (D-shape with perpendicular + semicircle arc) — standard CIVL GAP.
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IGC Validation
B-record parsing, fix rate check, duration validation, G-record integrity — per pilot, per task.
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Auto Recalculation
Every IGC upload triggers instant scoring recalculation. Results always reflect the latest data.
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Pluggable Score Engine — Research & Innovation
EasyXCScore's architecture allows custom scoring engines to be implemented and tested against real task data and IGC logs — under identical conditions, side by side with GAP 2026. This makes EasyXCScore an ideal platform for CIVL to prototype, compare, and validate new scoring methodologies before standardisation. Custom engines can be developed and deployed rapidly.
No pilot is ever lost. EasyXCScore combines two independent tracking layers —
a dedicated 1 Hz app and the global OGN/APRS-IS infrastructure —
with a clear upgrade path to autonomous RF beacons for full off-grid coverage.
EasyXC Tracker (EXTK)
Dedicated companion app · Today
PRIMARY — 1 fix/second
1 Hz GPS position via HTTPS
Transmits to OGN internet nodes — works under mobile coverage
Offline buffer — syncs automatically on reconnect
Automatic IGC generation post-flight
Logbook with XC & HF flight history
🔜 ROADMAP — RF BEACON (BT)
→ Bluetooth beacon paired to the app
→ HTTPS + APRS RF run in parallel — fully redundant
→ RF works without mobile signal via APRS ground nodes
→ Up to 3 days battery autonomy
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OGN / APRS-IS Network
Global open infrastructure · Always on
BACKUP — 1 fix/20–30 s
FLARM, SafeSky, FANET, ADS-L, PilotAware
No app required — works with existing devices
Covers competitions where EXTK unavailable
raceBuffer: auto-collect tracklog per pilot
Automatic IGC generation at race-stop
Best-win merge: EXTK always preferred
Companion App
EasyXC Tracker — Integrated Position Logging
The EasyXC Tracker (EXTK) app sends real-time position logs redundantly: to the dedicated EXTK server at 1 fix/second as primary network, and to APRS-IS / OGN as automatic backup. Always free for all users — even outside competition days. Simple to use, no configuration required. A built-in mini logbook records both XC and H&F flights, synced to the EasyXCScore platform.
Mode Selection — switch between XC, H&F and competition tracking modes in one tap
Live Position Plotter — real-time track display and position broadcast during flight
H&F Mode — dedicated interface for height & frequency flights with integrated logbook
Organiser Experience
The Scorer Workflow — End to End
From creating an event to publishing official results, every step is handled
inside EasyXCScore. No external tools, no copy-pasting, no manual errors.
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Create Event
Name, location, dates, disciplines, pilot database
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Create Task
Import .xctsk / QR, set waypoints, goal type, windows
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Pilot Registration
Telegram bot in 8 languages, self-service, automatic DB entry
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Task Check-in
Pilots confirm via bot after viewing the task briefing — per day
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Task Active
Live map, real-time positions, safety monitoring
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IGC Collection
4 channels in parallel — best-win merge automatic
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Auto Scoring
GAP 2026 recalculation on every upload
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Publish Results
Live leaderboard, showcase page, CIVL export
Zero Manual Steps
IGC arrives via email, Telegram, EXTK app or OGN — scoring recalculates automatically. The scorer only needs to review and publish.
Check-in ≠ Registration
Event registration is a one-time step. Daily task check-in happens via Telegram bot after pilots view the task file — ensuring informed participation.
Pilot Experience
The Pilot Journey — Zero Friction
From first contact to receiving results, a pilot never needs to leave
their phone. No PDFs, no spreadsheets, no queues at the scorer's table.
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Discover & Register
Pilot finds the event link or QR code. Registers via Telegram bot in their language — name, nation, glider, CIVL ID. Data goes directly into the competition database.
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Daily Task Check-in
Each morning the bot sends the task file. Pilot reviews waypoints and briefing, then confirms participation with a single tap — check-in is locked to task viewing.
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Fly with EXTK
Opens EasyXC Tracker on their phone. 1 Hz GPS tracking starts automatically — position visible on the live map for safety and spectators.
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Submit IGC
After landing: send IGC via Telegram bot, email, or EXTK auto-upload. System validates, stores, and scores within seconds.
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See Results Instantly
Live leaderboard updates as IGC files arrive. Pilot sees their score, distance, rank — no waiting for the scorer to publish a PDF.
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Personal Logbook
Every flight — XC competition or free HF — stored in personal logbook with map, stats, and IGC download. Accessible anytime via EXTK app.
IGC Ingestion
Automated IGC Collection — 4 Parallel Channels
Pilots submit their tracklog through whichever channel is most convenient.
EasyXCScore accepts all four simultaneously and always keeps the best one.
① Primary
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EXTK Auto-upload
EasyXC Tracker records at 1 Hz and uploads IGC automatically after landing. Zero pilot action — the target channel for all pilots.
② Also accepted
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Telegram Bot
Send IGC file directly to the bot after landing. Works on any phone, no app install needed.
③ Also accepted
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Email
Pilot emails IGC from any logger (Flymaster, XCTrack…). Parsed and scored automatically within seconds.
④ Safety Backup
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OGN Auto-collect
raceBuffer silently builds IGC from APRS beacons. Activates automatically when no other source is available.
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Best-Win Merge — EXTK Always Preferred
When multiple sources are available, EasyXCScore always keeps the
highest-quality IGC — EXTK 1 Hz over OGN 25 s, dedicated logger over auto-collect.
No manual conflict resolution needed.
Every submission triggers an instant GAP 2026 recalculation.
Live Tracking
Live Map & Safety Monitoring
A public, real-time map shows every pilot's position during the task —
visible to spectators, media, and organisers from any device, no login required.
🗺️ Public Live Map
Accessible via public URL — no account needed
Shows all checked-in pilots in real time
Task waypoints, goal line drawn on map
Pilot name + callsign label on marker
Click pilot to follow with auto-pan
Sponsor logos + event branding in header
📡 Position Sources
EXTK app — 1 Hz, highest accuracy
OGN / APRS-IS — FLARM, SafeSky, FANET
Dead Reckoning fills gaps between beacons
60-second safety buffer — smooth playback
Stale beacon hidden after 60 s silence
raceBuffer: server-side auto-collect per task
⚡ Real-Time Updates
Positions refresh every 5 s via polling
WebSocket push when live-server active
Incremental history — no full reload
Works on mobile, tablet, large screen
🏁 Task Geometry on Map
Cylinders drawn per GAP 2026 spec
Goal Line — D-shape perpendicular arc
Import from .xctsk file or QR code scan
Map auto-fits to task waypoints on load
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Safety Buffer — 60 Seconds
The live map deliberately shows positions 60 seconds in the past. This prevents real-time stalking of individual pilots and ensures smooth, gap-free playback even with irregular beacon intervals. The organiser's admin view can access real-time positions when needed.
Spectators & Media
Public Engagement — Beyond the Pilot List
EasyXCScore turns every competition into a public event.
Spectators, sponsors, and media get their own dedicated views —
no login, no app, just a link.
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Event Showcase Page
Every event gets a public page with branding, photos, task map, and results — shareable on social media.
Custom slug URL (e.g. /p/asiago-open-2026)
Sponsor logos & area photos
Live results embedded
Telegram channel link
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Live Leaderboard
Results update in real time as IGC files arrive. No refresh needed — standings are always current.
Rank, pilot name, nation flag
Distance, speed, points
Status: GOAL / NEAR / DNF / ABSENT
Visible before official publication
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Live Map for Spectators
Public race map accessible from any browser. Ideal for venue screens, media broadcasts, and social streams.
No login — share a single URL
Event branding in header
Follow individual pilot mode
Works on TV, tablet, mobile
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The competition is no longer just for pilots. With EasyXCScore, spectators on the launch ramp
can follow every glider, sponsors see their logo on the live map,
and media have a shareable link to embed in their coverage —
all without any extra work from the organiser.
Under the Hood
Technical Architecture
Built on proven open-source technology, deployed on a dedicated VPS with
PM2 process management and Nginx reverse proxy — reliable, maintainable, and extensible.
Ready for CIVL Evaluation — Let's Run a Pilot Competition Together
We invite CIVL to evaluate EasyXCScore in a real or simulated competition setting.
The platform is live, the compliance documentation is complete, and the team is available
for a technical deep-dive at any time.
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