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7.1.1
RECORDED ALTIMETER
The Digifly Leonardo can be set to record either the GPS or the barometric altimeter. To
set which altimeter data is to be recoded, go to (MAIN SETUP \ n. 24) and select either
“GPS” or “BAR”.
7.2
ACTIVATING THE FLIGHT RECORDER
The flight data recorder can operate in 3 different modes:
- “AUT” Automatic start record mode.
- “ALW” Always record mode
- “OFF” No data recording.
7.2.1
AUTOMATIC START RECORD MODE
The default record mode is automatic start record mode, “AUT”, parameter (MAIN SETUP
\ n. 21 RECM).
In automatic start record mode, the flight recorder will start on take off, provided there is
a change in height of 2 meters.
In the automatic start record mode it is possible to change the parameters that initiates
the recording. You can adjust the change of height in meters (MAIN SETUP \ R.DS n. 23)
and required for the instrument to automatically start recording a flight.
In order to respect the FAI rules access to the setup menu on the Digifly Leonardo is
blocked when the flight recorder has been activated.
Once the recorder is activated, the flight recorder will only stop recording when the
instrument is turned off.
7.2.2
ALWAYS RECORD MODE
In the Always record mode “ALW” (MAIN SETUP \ n. 22 RECM) the flight data recorder
starts recording 5 seconds after the instrument is turned on and stops recording when
the instrument is turned off.
In order to respect the FAI rules access to the setup menu on the Digifly Leonardo is
blocked when the flight recorder has been activated.
