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Flymaster NAV User Manual

Flymaster NAV
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Do cument version:3.4

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Flymaster NAV Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFlymaster
CategoryGPS
ModelNAV
DisplayColor LCD
Screen Resolution320 x 240 pixels
GPSYes
AltimeterYes
VarioYes
ThermometerYes
G-MeterYes
Screen Size2.8 inches
ConnectivityUSB

Summary

1 Getting Started

1.1 Charging the Battery

Details charging modes (Quick/Slow) and procedures for the Flymaster NAV battery.

1.2 NAV Keys

Explains the functionality of the four navigation keys in flight and menu modes.

1.3 Using keys Inside Menu

Guides on menu navigation, option selection, and parameter adjustment using device keys.

1.4 Switching NAV On and Off

Provides instructions for powering the NAV device on and off.

1.5 Resetting the NAV

Describes the procedure to reset the NAV device in case of freezing or unresponsiveness.

2 Flight Mode

Configuring Screen Layouts

Explains how to configure and manage screen layouts using the Flymaster Designer tool.

3 NAV Elements

3.1 Graphical Elements

Details graphical elements providing information visually, such as Battery, Sound, GPS, and Vario.

3.2 Data field Elements

Explains numerical data fields for displaying information like altitude, speed, and glide ratio.

4 Menu mode

Main Menu Options

Describes the main menu items and their functions, accessed via the S1 button.

5 Waypoints and Task

5.1 Waypoints Actions Menu

Details actions available for selected waypoints, including adding, editing, and deleting.

5.2 Edit Task

Covers editing task points, including types, sequence, and parameters.

5.3 Task Definition

Explains how to define a competition task by setting waypoints, types, and times.

6 Task Delay

Task Delay Feature

Allows postponing all defined times in a task forward by X minutes.

7 Task Navigator

Task Navigator Function

Provides functionality to override automatic task navigation and select a specific waypoint.

8 Critical Airspaces

Critical Airspace List

Displays a list of airspaces within 100km of the pilot's position.

Critical Airspace Data

Shows key data for critical airspaces like distance, altitude, floor, and ceiling.

9 Nearby Landings

Nearby Landings Page

Displays waypoints defined as Landings, sorted by necessary glide ratio.

10 Flight Log

Flight Log Overview

Allows access to information about previously saved flights, identified by date and time.

10.1 Delete Flight

Allows deletion of a selected flight from the instrument's memory.

10.2 Delete All Flights

Enables the deletion of all saved flights and track logs.

10.3 Memory capacity

Details the instrument's memory capacity and data organization.

11 GPS status

Satellite Status

Displays GPS satellite reception, signal strength, and position dilution of precision (pdop).

12 Pages

Available Pages

Lists the different pages available in a typical layout, as defined in DESIGNER.

Page Options

Details options to go to or disable individual pages from the Pages menu.

Disable Page Functionality

Explains how to disable pages and the effect on triggers and display.

13 Settings menu

Altimeter and Time Settings

Configures barometric altimeter calibration and time-related parameters like Vario Integrator.

Vario Acoustics and Alerts

Adjusts vario sound thresholds, frequency, volume, and configures audio alerts.

Advanced Features and Trace

Sets advanced vario features like Damper, Cadence, Buzzer, and trace display options.

Screen, Language, and Device Settings

Configures screen contrast, inverse titles, language, units, and device reset options.

RF Probes and Heart-G Configuration

Manages pairing of wireless devices and sets Heart-G pulse threshold.

Data Fields and FS Keys

Defines user-defined data fields and assigns functions to FS keys for shortcuts.

Navigation and Airspace Settings

Adjusts safety margin, turnpoint size, datum, and airspace warning parameters.

14 Firmware

Firmware Update Procedure

Outlines the steps for updating the NAV device firmware via a computer.

15 Interfacing with GPSDump

Configuring GPSDump

Guides on setting up the COM port in GPSDump for instrument communication.

Uploading Waypoints

Details the process of uploading waypoint files into the GPSDump software.

Downloading Tracklogs

Explains how to download flight tracklogs from the instrument using GPSDump.

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