Blaze FLIGHT-3 Operating Manual
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1 Features
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Large 2.6” high resolution 320x240, IPS (fully viewable in all directions), sunlight readable color LCD dis-
play
• An internal high accuracy 24 bit digital altitude sensor calculates altitude from –1500 ft up to a maximum
of 35000 ft (-457m to 10668m)
• The FLIGHT-3 outputs various formatted RS232 serial data protocols compatible with serial input
transponders such as that from Garmin, Magellan, Northstar, Trimble, Microair etc.
• Provides a parallel Gillham code interface for transponders when used in combination with the MGL
Avionics CNV-ALT
• Built in altitude encoder test function
• The altimeter can display altitude in feet or meters
• Local pressure can be set in millibars or inches of mercury
• Contains a wide range VSI indicator from +/-20 ft/min to as high as +/-10000 ft/min
• VSI units can be in feet/minute (ft/min) or in meters/second (m/s)
• The FLIGHT-3 measures airspeed from 20mph to 250mph
• The FLIGHT-3HS (High Speed version) measures airspeed from 20mph to 320mph
• Both units are well suited to slow aircraft due to very good sensitivity and linearity at low air speeds
• Includes a flight timer since takeoff
• Airspeed units can be set to miles per hour (mph), kilometer per hour (km/h) or nautical miles per hour
(kts)
• Contains a programmable Vs and Vne airspeed alarm output
• RPM display with readout in RPM or percentage
• Includes a settable Hobbs meter which can be password protected
• Includes a programmable maintenance timer for scheduled routine engine maintenance
• Can connect to a flow sender or fuel injector system to measure fuel flow
• Standard automotive fuel level senders can be used, even with odd shaped tanks due to a comprehensive,
multi-point calibration system
• The FLIGHT-3 has the ability to connect to a NMEA enabled RS232 GPS receiver for range based calcula -
tions.
• Fuel range based on TAS or GPS-NMEA input
• Fuel endurance based on TAS or GPS-NMEA input
• Capable of displaying time
• Time is maintained by an internal lithium battery which can be replaced by the user
• Can measure voltages up to 30V (compatible with both 12V and 24V aircraft supplies)
• Contains a programmable low/high voltage alarm to automatically detect alternator failures and bad bat-
teries
• Uses the MGL Avionics Magnetic Closed Loop Current Sensor to measure the aircrafts current load.
• *Contains a charge status indicator
• OAT can be shown in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit
• Contains a programmable low / high OAT alarm
• Includes a Density altimeter display
• Includes a Barometer (actual local pressure) display
• Includes a True airspeed (TAS display)
• Includes a RS232 serial output for interfacing to external equipment e.g dataloggers etc.
• Optional external RDAC (Remote Data Acquisition Computer) interfacing via the CAN bus for RPM, fuel
flow and fuel level
• Standard 3 1/8” (80mm) aircraft enclosure (can be front or rear mounted)
• The LED backlight can automatically adjust to the ambient light, or it can be manually adjusted in the
menu system
• Rotary control plus 2 independent buttons for easy menu navigation and user input
• Wide input supply voltage range of 8 to 30V DC
• 1 year limited warranty
* Requires the MGL Avionics Magnetic Closed Loop Current Sensor (sold separately)
