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FlySense AoA PRO

 

INSTALLATION MANUAL

 

 

ATTENTION: Installation of the FlySense AoA PRO is supplemental only.  It is not intended 

as a replacement for or modification to an existing, approved, or required system.  

FlySense AoA PRO is not a certified aviation instrument. Do not rely on FlySense AoA PRO 

as your only navigation aid. Failure to comply to this warning may result in property 

damage, serious injury or death. You assume total responsibility and risk associated with 

using this device and associated app.

 

 

Congratulations on purchasing a FlySense AoA PRO. This device provides rich flight information 
as detailed below. Proper installation and maintenance of the device facilitates accurate 
performance and uninterrupted operation. 

Please read the current manual prior to using FlySense AoA PRO and keep it for future reference. 

Correct operation of the FlySense AoA PRO requires that one or more mobile smart device(s) (iOS 
or Android) are connected to the device. 
 

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We update the application EFIS TA and the firmware of our units when necessary to ensure the 
best performance of our devices. This procedure is automatic. When you connect your mobile 
device to the internet, an update is automatically downloaded.  If you are asked to give your 
consent, do so. After downloading the update, the first time you connect the tablet to one of our 
devices, you’ll be asked to confirm the firmware update. Press confirm.  
ATTENTION, during this process, don’t power off the device for 3mins. Then reconnect it to the 
tablet for normal operation. Please ensure that the power supply is enough for the time required 
for the update operation.  
If the device is turned off intentionally or because of poor power supply during this operation, the 
device could stop working and the only way to recover it is by sending back to the factory for 
complete reprogramming.  
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for FlySense AoA

Page 1: ...erence Correct operation of the FlySense AoA PRO requires that one or more mobile smart device s iOS or Android are connected to the device ΑTTENTION We update the application EFIS TA and the firmware of our units when necessary to ensure the best performance of our devices This procedure is automatic When you connect your mobile device to the internet an update is automatically downloaded If you ...

Page 2: ... PRO 3 1 2 Power Connection 4 1 3 Software EFIS TA app 5 1 4 Compass Calibration 6 1 5 AHRS Leveling 8 1 6 Angle of Attack AoA 9 1 7 Other Considerations Regarding FlySense AoA PRO 11 2 FlySense AoA PRO Maintenance 11 3 Use Limitations and Abnormal Operation 11 Support 12 ...

Page 3: ...t the unit doesn t move during flight Must be connected to the native pitot static using two 1 8in BSP to your hoses adaptors The FlySense AoA PRO comes together with a GPS antenna and an ADS B antenna Both antennas should be connected at the back of the device and mounted with double sided adhesive tape or Velcro in a free to sky location for optimal signal reception Fig 1 FlySense AoA PRO image ...

Page 4: ...connected 7 Horn red 8 External LED 9 temperature probe blue or yellow factory connected 10 GND 11 External Switch 12 External Switch 13 GND 21 temperature probe black factory connected 22 temperature probe red factory connected 24 Horn Black 25 Main Power Minus factory connected The device also connects to a fused connection for continuous power supply and battery charging such connection may be ...

Page 5: ...or iOS can be downloaded from Apple s App Store EFIS TA software instructions can be downloaded from https www talosavionics com support PLEASE DO READ THE EFIS TA APP SOFTWARE INSTRUCTIONS EFIS TA app may operate in standalone mode when the smart mobile device is not connected to a FlySense AoA PRO or preferably in connected mode when the smart mobile device is connected to a FlySense AoA PRO Whe...

Page 6: ...ce which connects it to the smart mobile device that is used as display USB cable connection confirms secure communication under any conditions and also facilitates charging of the smart mobile device Please note that in USB Cable connection the smart mobile device is charged by the FlySense AoA PRO accordingly battery life of the latter will be reduced if not connected to an external power source...

Page 7: ... AoA PRO as close as possible to the final installation position in order to compensate for parasitic magnetic fields The exact steps for compass calibration are outlined below Power up your device Connect your smart mobile device iOS or Android to the FlySense AoA PRO wifi Network no password needed Start the EFIS TA app on the smart mobile device Tap on MENU button and then Compass Calib A notif...

Page 8: ...perform a sequence of lazy eight maneuvers until you have a Good or a Strong indication on the EFIS TA app 1 5 AHRS Leveling As already stated above the FlySense AoA PRO should ideally be mounted parallel to the symmetry axes of the airplane Since this cannot always be accurately performed AHRS leveling is important in order to adjust for minor inaccuracies during placement The AHRS leveling proce...

Page 9: ...navoidable if for example you are installing FlySense AoA PRO in an aircraft with a tailwheel type landing gear a taildragger When you are done with leveling the AHRS press Close to save the changes and return to the main screen Fig 6 AHRS leveling Press Auto for automatic leveling and or use the arrows to manually adjust the AHRS and the compass 1 6 Angle of Attack AoA NOTE 1 Angle of Attack oper...

Page 10: ... a b Figure 7 a Uncalibrated FlySense device b Calibrated FlySense device i e stall angle has been determined at 12 and accordingly warning angle has been set at 10 Step 2 While in flight mode gradually reduce aircraft speed until stall buffet is reached and press the Set AoA Warning button This will automatically determine and store the aircraft s stall angle and will set the warning angle at a v...

Page 11: ...and the actual stall angle The upper side of the red area represents the stall angle as stored during calibration procedure Accordingly the border between the red and yellow represents the calibrated warning angle For visual indication purposes FlySense AoA PRO uses a moving white pointer on the color bar that indicates the actual AoA This is illustrated below in Figure 9 that shows three 3 exampl...

Page 12: ...perational ranges of FlySense AoA PRO are as follows Temperature range 20C to 65C or 4F to 149F Operation Voltage 10 32Vdc Operation Current max 4A during tablet charging Please use a fuse of 10A Inflight power reset in case of inflight power reset or if you turn on the unit during the flight after losing your main systems please note that there is no limitation or constraint of attitude for corre...

Page 13: ...port For support via email please contact support talosavionics com For voice support please call USA 1 309 874 4227 Europe 30 2815 304480 For general questions feedback please contact info talosavionics com ...

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