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Brauniger Competino User Manual

Brauniger Competino
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COMPETINO Manual Vers.1.16
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Bräuniger GmbH
Dr. Karl Slevogt Str.5 D-82362 Weilheim
+49 881 64750 info@brauniger.com www.brauniger.com
May 2006
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Brauniger Competino Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBrauniger
ModelCompetino
CategoryAvionics Display
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Operation

Turning the Unit On and Off

Procedure for powering the device on and off, including confirmation steps.

Keypad

Explanation of the function of each button on the device's keypad for navigation and control.

Main Screen

Description of the primary display interface, showing key information and status indicators.

Map Screen

Details on the map display mode, showing flight tracks, waypoints, and restricted areas.

Final Glide Screen

Information presented on the final glide calculation screen for flight planning.

Main Setup Menu

Overview of the main menu options for device configuration and settings.

Basic Settings

Configuration options for core device parameters like display, recording, and audio.

User Selectable Fields

Customization of display fields on the main and final glide screens.

Battery Management

Information on battery types, usage, and management for the device.

Data Exchange Via PC

Methods and procedures for transferring data between the device and a computer.

Transferring New Firmware to the COMPETINO

Guide for updating the device's firmware via a PC connection.

Technical Data

Air pressure functions

Altimeter and Air pressure

Explanation of the device's three altitude displays and air pressure readings.

Analog Vario

Details on the analog variometer display, including its scale and time delay settings.

Digital Vario

Information on the digital variometer, its range, and averaging capabilities.

Acoustics and Volume Level

Settings for audio feedback, including volume control and tone adjustments.

Sink tone On / Off

Control for enabling or disabling the sink tone and adjusting its activation threshold.

Speed

Stall Alarm

Configuration and function of the audible stall warning system.

GPS Functions

Assessment of Reception Quality

How to evaluate and ensure reliable GPS satellite signal reception.

Compass and Flight Direction

Understanding the GPS compass and how it indicates flight direction.

Track and Bearing

Definitions and display of track (route) and bearing (direction to destination).

Ground-Speed

Explanation of ground speed measurement and its importance for wind assessment.

Glide Ratio (=L/D Ratio)

Calculation and display of glide ratios, both in air and over ground.

The Wind Component: Head, Cross, and Tail Winds

How wind components affect glide ratio and final glide calculations.

Wind Direction and Strength

Methods to determine and display wind direction and strength.

Waypoints and Co-ordinates

Managing waypoints, including their entry, format, and storage.

Goto-Function

Function to select a waypoint as a destination and navigate towards it.

Flying Routes

Creating, managing, and flying predefined sequences of waypoints.

Routes: Set - Delete - Alter

Procedures for setting, modifying, and deleting routes.

Competition – Route: Set - Alter - Delete

Specific procedures for setting, altering, and deleting competition routes.

Flying a competition route

Guidance on navigating and executing flights using competition routes.

Final glide calculation

Graphical display and calculation of the final glide path to the goal.

Relocating Thermals

Function to help find previously encountered thermals.

Restricted Areas

Information on entering and displaying restricted airspace areas (CTRs).

Flight Memory and Flight Analysis

User Selectable Fields

Temperature

Function of the temperature sensor for contrast and readings.

Time and Date

Automatic setting of time and date via GPS, and manual offset adjustments.

Flight time

Automatic recording of flight time and options for start/end settings.

Dist Goal

Display of remaining distance to the goal or waypoint.

Alt a. Goal

Display of height loss for remaining sections of a route to the goal.

Other functions

Simulation

Using the simulation mode to test various flight parameters and settings.

Factory Settings, Unit Specific Parameters

Internal settings not accessible to the pilot, including calibration data.

Optional Software Packages

Activating additional functions via password-protected software packages.

Landing in Water

Guarantee and Liability

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