Flytec 6020 * - Manual (Page 9)

Operating Manual Flytec 6020
1.4 First steps
1.4.1 Prior to the first flight
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Entry of pilot’s name, type of aircraft and number 10, 11
Selection of recording interval 38
Setting of acoustics 15
Battery check and replacement or repositioning the banks
in case they are discharged
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Entry of Waypoints 21
Determination of Routes 23, 25
If need be input of CTR’s of flying area 29
Setting User fields of relevant 3 pages. 10
1.4.2 At take-off starting point
Switch-on of the instrument in time to ensure proper GPS reception quality 18
Prior to take-off check if instrument has GPS reception 18
Activate Route, if required entry of starting cylinder and starting time 23
Setting altitude A1 at altitude value of starting point. If altitude is known, this
value should be entered directly. (Highest accuracy). If altitude is set using the
GPS the reception needs to be of proper quality. In case satellite reception
quality is insufficient, difference values in altitude of up to 100 m may occur.
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1.4.3 For what do I have to pay attention during the flight?
For nothing! Just enjoy the flight and watch not to commit an air space violation.
The instrument shows all important data on the large display screen at any time. 5, 29
The Routes function, the last thermal display and the Wind direction shall
assist you in making the right decision.
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Flight recording is triggered automatically, as soon as the difference in height
exceeds 30m within 60s, or if speed over ground exceeds 10 km/h for 60 s.
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The most important commands during flight are:
ESC key for shifting to map or final approach display screen. 5
If need be, Next Prev WP, in case one is flying a Route and does not want
to follow the initial order.
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Switch-on or switch-off the sink alarm. 14
Mark an excellent thermal with the WP function „Add WP“ 22
Completion of the flight is detected automatically after landing, or it can be
cancelled by use of the ESC key.
Do not forget switch-off after calculation of the signature.
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1.4.4 Data analysis after the flight
Switch-on the instrument and connect to the PC with the Mini USB cable.
Caution: at first the USB driver needs to be installed. This is effected
automatically when installing Flychart, otherwise you need to install the driver
which is compatible to your system software from the CD.
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Select the correct interface on the flight analysis program (possible programs
see chapter data transfer) or have it done by search and then download the
flight from the instrument. Several programs provide direct entry to the OLC
or similar online competitions.
Flychart
Download the flights regularly from the instrument to the PC and format the
flight memory with Del. All Records in Menu „Manage Memory“. This way
you are ensured to record successfully your flights at any time.
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