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Soaring AvionicsFor Idiots/Dummies“Made Easier”Soaring Electronics 2007 John H. DeRosa1

To Be Covered Global Positioning System (GPS) Flight Recorders Flight Computers Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) Communications Wiring Power Wiring 2007 John H. DeRosa2

What’s in your cockpit?ASIAltimeterCompassVario just the “basics”? a flight “recorder” only? a flight “computer”? GPS navigation? 2007 John H. DeRosa3

What’s in yourcockpit? just the “basics”? a flight “recorder” a flight “computer” electronic navigationTo Be Covered 2007 John H. DeRosa4

What is needed forBadge & Contest Flying?Required Declaration before flight Flight Types & Proof Altitude - Prove you were as high as youclaim. Duration – Prove you were flying as longas you claim. Distance – Prove you made theturnpoint(s) you claim. 2007 John H. DeRosa5

Requirements Non-Electronic Task DeclarationOfficial Observer (always)Barograph (altitude, duration) Calibration required every 1 year Camera/Film (distance) Electronic Task DeclarationOfficial Observer (distance only)Flight Recorder (all categories) Calibration 2007 John H. DeRosarequired every 2 years6

Electronic Badge &Contest FlyingRequired Declaration before flight (distance) Secure logging of the flight withlat/long and pressure altitudeOptional A database of turn points Method to track task(s) Navigational information (map) Soaring information 2007 John H. DeRosa7

The Basic PartsDisplay mputerData To/From(“Log” File)Badge Review& Contest ScoringCables or Cards 2007 John H. DeRosa8

The Basic StepsGPSReceiver 2007 John H. DeRosa9

What is GPS? 2007 John H. DeRosa10

What is GPS? Constellation of 24 satellites orbiting at12,000 miles above the earth sendingsatellite number and accurate time/date. Computer calculates latitude, longitude,speed, altitude from satellite info. Accuracy depends on the number ofsatellites you can “see”. 3 Satellites - 2-D Lat/Long Fix only4 or more Satellites - 3-D Lat/Long Altitude Fix*5-7 Satellites typically seenBest accuracy 5-15 meters ( 16-50 feet) 2007 John H. DeRosa* Required for badge and competition11

Categories of GPS DevicesTerrestrialLat/Long andbreadcrumbtrail, no wayto get log fileSimplestGPSTrueSoaringGPSOther SoaringSports. Notintended forbadges andcontests 2007 John H. DeRosaHandheldwith terrestrialnavigationdatabase,logging iationdatabase butnot Soaringoriented12

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Aviationdatabase,speed andaccuracy butnot SoaringorientedTerrestrial GPSAviation GPShttp://garmin.com* Log file not valid for badge and competition 2007 John H. DeRosa14

mhttp://flytec.comhttp://www.aircotec.chForPower Parachutes,Hang Gliders,Balloons,Ultralights,Parafoils 2007 John H. DeRosaSomesystemshave FAIlogging** Log file not valid for badge and competition unless FAI certified15

Positional Information Global Positioning System (GPS)receivers can be found in; Standalone Devices Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) Soaring Flight Devices Flight Recorders Flight Computers 2007 John H. DeRosa16

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)Soaring Devices Soaring Flight Recorders - GPS Soaring Flight Computers - GPS plusdisplay for navigation & soaring FAI Certified log files 2007 John H. DeRosa17

Soaring Flight RecordersGPSReceiver 2007 John H. DeRosaFlightRecorder(log file)18

Flight Logs Proof forRecords &Contests Analysis ofFlights 2007 John H. DeRosa19

Motorglider Engine Noise Proof thatengine wasnot used Onlyavailable onsomerecordersFeature not available or optional on all recorders 2007 John H. DeRosa20

Flight Logs Types Unofficial flight logs Any GPS Device that can log Non-secure data files May be used in some regionalcontests. Ask first! Cannot be used for SSA/FAIbadges & records Official flight logs Secure IGC (GPS) Files Devices must be approved by FAIfor sanctioned events 2007 John H. DeRosa21

Standalone Flight RecordersA standalone recorder only needs;1)2)3)Power (Internal or External)GPS AntennaSecure Mounting 2007 John H. DeRosa22

PDA GPSGPSCF Card 2007 John H. DeRosa Soaring oriented Very portable Aviation database Log file not legalfor badge andmost competitions SpecializedSoftware Easily movedbetween gliders* Log file not valid for badge and competition23

Calibration Flight Recorderspressure altitude sensormust be calibrated by aCambridge 302Acertified technicianevery 24 months forbadges and records orCambridge 3024 weeks after flightBarographs must be calibrated(non-records)every 12 months 2007 John H. DeRosa24

Soaring Flight ComputersDisplay InfoGPSReceiverFlightRecorder(“Log” File) 2007 John H. DeRosa25

Flight Recorders vs. Computers Flight Recorders receive GPSinformation and record (log) yourflight for later download Flight Computers flight recorder display of other function (i.e. GPS,variometer, altitude, speed to fly, final glide,tasks, turnpoints, etc) Both device types often can send GPSinformation to other devices (e.g. PDA) 2007 John H. DeRosa26

PDA Based GPS Systems Hewlett-Packard IPaq is the“standard” PDA for soaring Specialized software Free or for PayTasks, thermal and final glide infoMoving Map display No external static, totalenergy or air speed inputs No variometer information No or Unofficial log file Uses GPS information Calculate position, thermal history, finalglide, winds aloft, etc 2007 John H. DeRosaGeneralPurposeGPS*AnyGPSDevice* Log file not valid for badge and competition27

Standalone Flight ComputersOfficial FAI Log FilesA standalone computer only needs;1)2)3)4)Power (Internal or External)GPS Antenna (clear view of sky)Secure Mounting and Must be able to see it! 2007 John H. DeRosa28

Flight Computer SystemsGPS & Flight Recorder Only 2007 John H. DeRosa29

Flight Computer SystemsGPS & Flight Recorder Only 2007 John H. DeRosa30

Flight Computer SystemsDisplayGPS & Flight Recorder OnlyCable 2007 John H. DeRosa31

Flight Computer SystemsText navigation displayTask InputFlight Computer/GPS/VariometerCable 2007 John H. DeRosa32

Flight Computer SystemsText navigation displayTask InputFlight Computer/GPS/VariometerCableCable 2007 John H. DeRosaRepeater for Rear Seat33

PDA Based SystemsPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA)Moving Map DisplayGPS & Flight Recorder OnlyCable 2007 John H. DeRosa34

PDA Based SystemsPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA)Moving Map DisplayFlight Recorder/GPS/VariometerCable 2007 John H. DeRosa35

PDA Based SystemsPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA)Moving Map DisplayFlight Recorder/GPS/VariometerCablesAdvantage!Two Task Displays! 2007 John H. DeRosa36

Flight Computer SystemsSingle piece GPS, flight recorder andtext navigational displayPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA)Moving Map DisplayCable 2007 John H. DeRosa37

Flight Computer SystemsPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA)Moving Map DisplayCableNeeds external power 2007 John H. DeRosa38

Flight Computer SystemsGPS & Flight Recorder OnlyPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA)Moving Map DisplayAdvantage!Two Task Displays!Single flight computerand graphical navigationaldisplayCable 2007 John H. DeRosaContains a recorder but not IGC approvedCable39

Flight Computer Systems 2007 John H. DeRosa40

ConnectionsPower &Communications 2007 John H. DeRosa41

Connector Types (Power, Communications)“DB”DB-9 (9 pins)DB-12 (12 pins)Universal SerialBus “USB”Always 4 pins“RJ”“Telephone”RJ-11 (4 pins)RJ-45 (8 pins)Those Pesky“Proprietary” Connectors! 2007 John H. DeRosa42

Serial CommunicationsDB-9SerialConnectorDB-9 Connector 2007 John H. DeRosa43

Serial Communications“RJ”ConnectorRJ-45 & RJ-11Connectors 2007 John H. DeRosa44

Serial CommunicationsUSBConnectorUSBConnectors 2007 John H. DeRosa45

Serial CommunicationsProprietaryConnector 2007 John H. DeRosa46

PDA Based SystemsMountingArmsGPS Data Power OutputCradle 2007 John H. DeRosa47

PDA Based SystemsMountingArmsPilot InfoGlider InfoTurn Point InfoTask InfoGPS Data - Log FilesPower Output 2007 John H. DeRosaCradle48

The Basic StepsGPSReceiver 2007 John H. DeRosaFlightRecorder49

Power System’s ConnectorsProprietaryConnectorPower Inputto DeviceRJ-45 RJ-11RJ“Telephone”Connector 2007 John H. DeRosa50

Power Requirements Most Devices use 12VdcGPS, Recorders, Computers,Avionics, etc BUT PDA’srequire 5vdc! What to do? 2007 John H. DeRosa51

Power SystemsDisplay12VdcShip’sBattery 2007 John H. DeRosa52

Some DevicesCan Supply 5vdcPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA)Moving Map DisplayProvides 5Vdc12VdcShip’sBattery 2007 John H. DeRosa53

Some DevicesCan Supply 5vdcPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA)Moving Map DisplayProvides 5Vdc12VdcShip’sBattery 2007 John H. DeRosa54

PDA Based Power SystemsPower Converter5vdc12vdc12VdcShip’sBattery 2007 John H. DeRosa55

Steps Before & Afterthe FlightTransferorderComputerData To/FromScoring &Flight Review 2007 John H. DeRosa56

What Kind of Data?Î RecorderÎ RecorderPilot/Glider Info Î RecorderTasksÎ RecorderTurnpointsSUARecorder Î IGC Flight Logsfor review, scorer/badges 2007 John H. DeRosa57

What Kind of Files/Data?1)Soaring Application (i.e.Stre-Pla, Win Pilot, etc)2)Turnpoint Database (fromturnpoint exchange website) – Lat/Long ofairports, runway,frequency, etc. 2007 John H. DeRosa58

Turnpoint File Example** ************ Starting Control Points arnett,09/2722.94,42:29:52N,088:58:03W,817F,TA, 1F,TA, Big TA,BlomngtnNrml,02/20Runway W,769F,TA,Bresson,18/3623.0this is a“Turn Area”8,42:35:30N,089:22:30W,793F,TA,Brodhead22.9 FrequencyTurnpoint ,03/21Name9,41:31:00N,088:16:00W,580F,TA,BushbyRLA ,N/S18T(i.e. 120.6 Mhz)10,42:32:00N,088:09:30W,755F,TA,Camp ,41:25:55N,088:14:50W,650F,TASF, ld,18/3615,42:24:15N,088:38:00W,913F,TA, Dacy,09/2722.722.9 2007 John H. DeRosa16 40 11 58N 087 35 44W 696F TA Dill03/2122 759

http://soaringweb.org/TP 2007 John H. DeRosa60

What Kind of Files/Data?1)Soaring Application (i.e.Stre-Pla, Win Pilot, etc)2)Turnpoint Database (fromturnpoint exchange website) – Lat/Long ofairports, runway,frequency, etc.3)Special Use AirspaceDatabase (SUA)4)Pilot & Glider Config5)Tasks Config 2007 John H. DeRosa61

How to Transfer?PDA &Cradle Computer to/from PDA using includedsynchronization software Generally via simple “Drag & Drop” Read the PDA Manual! 2007 John H. DeRosa62

Flight Log Retrieval How to get the flight log fromthe flight recorder to yourcomputer or to Scorer?1. Hand entire flight recorder to the scorer2. Cable flight recorder directly to yourcomputer & use removable media3. Transfer log file to PDA, synchronize to PC &use removable media4. Transfer to PDA & then use removable media 2007 John H. DeRosa63

Transfer of DataProblem:How toPilot InfoGlider InfodowithoutNavigationInfoTask InforemovingfromLog FilesinstrumentSerial Cablepanel?Specialized SoftwareSpecific to Recorder 2007 John H. DeRosa64

Transfer of DataRemove from GliderRecharging & ConfigurationLog FilesUSB CableWindows ComputerMounts as “Hard Drive” 2007 John H. DeRosa65

Transfer of DataSpecialized SoftwareSpecific to PDALogFilesInfoLog FilesSerial CablePilot & Glider InfoTurnpoint InfoTask InfoSpecial Use Airspace 2007 John H. DeRosaSoaring Software66

Transfer of Data 2007 John H. DeRosa67

Transfer of Data to Floppy or CDRead Log File withStandard SoftwareFloppy or CDHand to ScorerMail to SSA Badge Official 2007 John H. DeRosa68

Transfer of DataLog FilesSerial CablePilot & Glider InfoTurnpoint InfoTask InfoSpecial Use Airspace 2007 John H. DeRosaSoaring Software69

Transfer of Data 2007 John H. DeRosa70

Compact FlashThumb DriveSecure DigitalNeed new picture 2007 John H. DeRosa71

Transfer of Data to Memory CardSF – Compact FlashRead Log File withStandard SoftwareTransfer Log FileSD – Secure Digital 2007 John H. DeRosaHand Card to ScorerMail to SSA Badge Official72

Transfer via Removable MediaPCMCIA“PC” SlotRemovableMediaReaderRead Log File withStandard SoftwareTransfer Log File 2007 John H. DeRosaWindows XPMacintosh 10.x73

Transfer via Removable MediaFloppy DiskRemovableMediaReaderRead Log File withStandard SoftwareTransfer Log FileWindows XPMacintosh 10.x 2007 John H. DeRosa74

rRead Log File withStandard SoftwareTransfer Log FileWindows XPMacintosh 10.x 2007 John H. DeRosa75