Export Performance Data to an Excel Spreadsheet
{bml bm143.BMP}This function provides the ability to export performance calculations for a particular aircraft design to a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet. You must have an excel spreadsheet template available before attempting to use this function. A sample spreadsheet is provided with the installation files for Winfoil. You must also configure Winfoil to point to the spreadsheet template. This is performed through the PreferencesPreferences screen. You must also have Microsoft Excel installed on your computer. Winfoil starts Excel and transfers data from Winfoil to Excel. Once the data transfer is complete you can then ALT-TAB to Excel manipulate the data and save the spreadsheet.
The following data is transferred to Excel;
Aircraft Type |
Configuration |
Weight |
Engine |
Max. Power |
Stall Speed |
Estimated Max Speed |
Max L/D |
Min Sink Speed |
Speed |
Lift Coefficient |
Drag Coefficient |
Lift to Drag Ratio |
Power Required |
To Export;
1. Select Design Performance Data to Excel Spreadsheet.
2. Select a design form the dropdown list at the upper right of the screen.
3. Click on the Ok button.