As a pilot I want to see some kind of visual analysis of where inefficient flying is costing me time during a task.
There are some situations where it is possible to see how this can work:
For a given thermal, it should be possible to see where too much time was spent in weaker lift (i.e. below average for THAT thermal). This should allow calculation of how many seconds were lost this way.
For a given day, it should be possible to pick out the weaker thermals (below average climb rate for the DAY or perhaps the SECTION OF THE DAY), and thus calculate how many seconds were lost by climbing in weaker thermals
It might be possible to determine when too much time was spent flying straight in sink, thus allowing calculation of how many seconds was lost during that straight phase
It is DEFINITELY possible to evaluate how many seconds was spent flying deep into an observation zone rather than turning tightly and getting out of there
It is DEFINITELY possible to figure out whether the start was made from the upwind or downwind end of the startline, and similarly for the finish line
It MIGHT be possible to work out whether final glide was flown at optimal speed or not. Depends on whether it is possible to calculate air speed with some confidence. Perhaps some FRs will record pneumatic airspeed in the IGC file?
As a pilot I want to see some kind of visual analysis of where inefficient flying is costing me time during a task.
There are some situations where it is possible to see how this can work: