Operating Modes
Version 6.03, May 2017
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The
Navigate to nearest point
option is very useful and actually a must if a
finish cylinder is used with a significantly large radius. Enabling this option will
calculate the final glide to the edge of the cylinder rather than to the centre of
the cylinder.
When finish line is crossed or start sector is exited
, use start arm mode
if you want to arm
start rather than start manually. When using arm mode, pilot must press
ARM
button,
which is displayed on main navigational screen instead of
START
button. When ARM
button is pressed message “Task armed!” will be displayed. Pilot can now start on task.
When start line is crossed or start sector is exited, system will automatically advance
navigation to first turning point.
There are also several options in this menu which will help competition pilots to have a less
stressful start.
5.7.2.3.1
Gate Time
Gate time
is the time when the start gate is going to open. If this value is entered the
instrument will not give you any message about starting a task before the gate time is
reached. A notification will be given when the gate is opened.
5.7.2.3.2
Below Altitude Start Procedure
On some competitions there is a rule that a pilot must be below a defined altitude for a
certain amount of time. Enter
Below alt.
and
Below time
to use this option. An
indication will be given on the final glide symbol. Character “
B
” will be displayed before the
MacCready value which indicates that the final glide is in below altitude mode.
