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Advanced Flight Systems AF-5600 - User Manual

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AF-5000 Pilot’s Guide
Experimental instrument limited to use in experimental aircraft.
Not approved for use in aircraft with FAA type certificates.
Patents 6,271,769 B1 and 6,940,425

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Summary

AF-5000 Series Post Installation Check

Applying Power for the First Time

Procedures for powering on and configuring the system for the first time.

Initial System Operation

First Engine Start

Procedures for starting the engine and verifying system indications.

SYSTEM OPERATION

Powering the Unit ON and OFF

Procedures for turning the AF-5000 display on, off, and managing backup power.

Angle of Attack (AOA) System

AOA Display and Settings

Explains AOA display modes and in-flight setting adjustments.

EFIS AOA CALIBRATION CHECK LIST

Synthetic Vision (SVN) Functionality

Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)

Synthetic Vision and TAWS Settings

Configuration for SVN and TAWS, including altitude source and terrain warnings.

EFIS Navigation (HSI) Display

GPS Navigation Display Details

Autopilot Control and Flight Director

Autopilot Operation and Engagement

How to turn the autopilot on/off and its basic operation.

Lateral Autopilot Modes

Describes lateral modes like TRK, HDG, and NAV for autopilot control.

Vertical Autopilot Modes

ALT - IAS Mode and Considerations

Autopilot Gain Settings and Tuning

Dynon SV-Autopilot Gain Configuration

How to adjust autopilot gain settings for optimal performance.

Roll Axis Tuning Procedure

Steps for tuning the autopilot's roll axis for heading and turns.

Pitch Axis Tuning Overview

Pitch Axis IAS Hold Tuning Process

Step-by-step guide to tuning the pitch axis for airspeed control.

Pitch Axis - IAS Hold Procedure Flowchart

Pitch AXIS Hold and Capture Overview

Altitude Hold and Capture Flowchart

Flowchart for troubleshooting and tuning altitude hold and capture.

Turbulence Tuning Procedure

Autopilot Settings - Defaults

EFIS Flight Director Functionality

Trutrak Autopilots Integration

Trutrak Autopilot Modes and Settings

How to control Trutrak autopilots via EFIS and their default settings.

EFIS Autopilot Control Settings

EFIS-specific settings for Trutrak autopilot control like gain.

Radio, Transponder, and Audio Panel Controls

Com Radio Control Interface

Details on controlling COM radios via EFIS interface tabs and keyboard.

Transponder Control Interface

Moving Map Display Features

Map Display Elements and Features

Explains what is shown on the moving map, like airports, airspace, and roads.

EMERGENCY Airport Selection

Map Weather Data Display

NEXRAD Weather Data

How to display and interpret NEXRAD radar reflectivity data.

XM Data Service and Diagnostics

XM Weather Data and Diagnostics

Information on XM data packages and receiver status diagnostics.

ADS-B Data Service Features

Map Traffic Display

Traffic Display Symbology

Explains the TCAS-II symbology used for traffic display.

Internal Flight Planning Capabilities

Accessing and Creating Flight Plans

Steps to access the flight plan page and manually create a plan.

Activating and Managing Flight Plans

How to activate a flight plan and manage its legs.

Direct-To and Fly-Leg Functions

Wi-Fi Adapter Setup and Configuration

Configuring the Wi-Fi Adapter

Steps to configure the AF-5000 for Wi-Fi connectivity.

HOST Mode Operation

How to use HOST mode for connecting to flight planning apps.

Client Mode Operation

Connecting AF-5000 to ForeFlight

Send and Receive Flight Plans with ForeFlight

Engine Monitor Display Overview

Fuel Computer Functionality

Accessing and using the aircraft's fuel computer.

Fuel Computer Modes Explained

EGT;CHT Display Modes and Leaning

EGT;CHT Display Modes

How Exhaust Gas Temp and Cylinder Head Temp are displayed.

Leaning EGT Mode (Peak Detect)

Using peak detect mode for engine leaning procedures.

EFIS Checklists Management

APPENDIX A: AF-5000 IFR Procedures

Flying an LPV Approach

Step-by-step guide for flying an LPV approach using EFIS and GPS.

APPENDIX B: EFIS Map and Charts Database Updates

AF-5000 Map Data Updates

Procedure for downloading and installing new map data.

Advanced Flight Systems AF-5600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAdvanced Flight Systems
ModelAF-5600
CategoryAvionics Display
LanguageEnglish

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