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THE FAI INTERNATIONAL GLIDING COMMISSION (IGC)
GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNSS)
FLIGHT RECORDER (FR) APPROVAL COMMITTEE (GFAC)
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Manufacturer concerned
10 November 1996
IGC APPROVAL FOR GNSS FLIGHT RECORDER EQUIPMENT
This document gives formal approval from the above date for the undermentioned GNSS FR equipment to be
used for validation of flights under the FAI Sporting Code Section 3 (Gliders and Motor Gliders), subject to the
conditions and notes given later. IGC reserves the right to alter this approval in the future.
GFAC tests are concerned primarily with data accuracy, security, downloading, and conversion to the standard
*.IGC file format. Other aspects of the equipment may not be tested and are a matter between the FR manufac-
turer and customers.
The attention of NACs, Officials and Pilots is drawn to theFAI Sporting Code Section 3, 1992 edition including
all amendments, particularly paragraph 1.9.2 on digital recording and 2.3.3.6. on GNSS evidence requirements.
It is recommended that a copy of this approval including its annexes is kept with each unit of the equipment.
Manufacturer:
Dipl.-Ing Peter Zander, Oberdiller Strasse 38,
D-82065 Baierbrunn, GERMANY
Tel: +49 89 79 37 890; Fax: +49 89 79 37 904
[email protected]
Equippment:
Hardware: Version 1.16 or later of the Zander GP940 GNSS FR.
Firmware: Version 1.16 or later (ie the programme inside the unit).
Software: Zander file DATA-ZAN.EXE for downloading flight data from the FR and, through its menu, for con-
version of each Zander format (*.ZAN) flight data file to a separate file in the *.IGC ASCII format. Also CONV-
ZAN.EXE for the conversion function only. These two files are intended to be copied by NACs for use by OOs
on a floppy diskette without the need to access a hard disk. These files have unrestricted access and will be
placed on the IGC web server. Also, for the same purposes, for Officials familiar with the programme and me-
nus concerned, Zander software release 11 dated November 1996 (ZAN11 file), or later releases. The file VALI-
ZAN.EXE is for validation by NACs and FAI of the security and integrity of the *.ZAN files. The DATA, CONV
and VALI files are manufacturer's copyright but are freeware.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1 Permitted Connections to the Main (FR) Module.
1.1
To the 9-pin male socket on the GP940 body near to the antenna port: 12V external battery power and
connection to the cockpit display unit.
1.2
External antenna to antenna port.
1.3
PC to the 9-pin female socket at the opposite end of the FR unit to the antenna port next to the red light.
A PC must not be connected between the takeoff of the claimed flight and the transfer of data after flight.
2.
Security of the Equipment.
GFAC is presently satisfied with the physical and electronic security of this
equipment subject to para 4 overleaf on the physical security seal.
2.1
Installation in a glider:
The FR may be fitted anywhere in the glider (subject to para 3.3, and 2.2 for
motor gliders). If the antenna or antenna port is accessible to the crew in flight, no attempt must be made to
inject data at these places; any abuse of this may lead to a future requirement to place the antenna and antenna
port out of reach of the flight crew.
2.2
Installation in a motor glider (including self-sustainers):
Unless the MoP is sealed (SC3 para 5.5.3.2)
or inoperative (SC3 para 5.5.1/2), the FR must be firmly attached to a part of the glider structure which is ca-
pable of transmitting the vibration caused by the MG means of propulsion to the case of the FR, inside which is
a vibration sensor, and an engine-run must be carried out with the FR in the position used for the claimed flight,
in order to prove the vibration recording system (see para A4 later).
