Installation
General Advice on Installation
Installation and operation is on a non-interference and non-
hazard basis, and may not be allowed to endanger the safe
operation of certificated equipment that is either necessary or
required by regulation for safe flight. Installation must comply
with official requirements.
PowerFLARM must be so secured that the pilot can see the
displays, hear the acoustic warnings, and operate the turning-
button. PowerFLARM must not obstruct the pilot in his operation
of the aircraft (including emergencies); in particular at all times
it must not obstruct his view of the sky, even in the event of
serious vibration or acceleration. PowerFLARM is not suitable
for use in conjunction with night vision equipment, for night
flying, or in pressurised cabins.
Ideally, PowerFLARM will be fitted to the instrument panel glare-
shield or cockpit sidewall. If the PowerFLARM internal display is
in use, the rear face of the unit with cable connectors must face
the direction of flight. If the unit is coupled to an external display
with controls, PowerFLARM can be installed in another position
or point in a different direction. Usually, this will require the use
of separate communications and GPS aerials.
The installation must ensure that the communications antenna A
and ADS-B are not in contact with any other objects through
which there might be a regular electrostatic discharge.
For example, the communications antenna should not be in
permanent contact with the cockpit windscreen inner face,
because this could result in damage to the PowerFLARM
communications transceiver. The unit will not operate properly
in the absence of an antenna or if the antenna is not properly
screwed tight; the unit cannot self-test for correct antenna
function.
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