Flytec 6015 GPS
Firmware Vers.1.3.03 16.04.2011
Revision: 29.06.2011
Operation manual
Operation Manual Flytec 6015-GPS 1
Index
1 Operation .................................................................................................................................3
1.1 ...... Instrument overview .......................................................................................................................3
1.2 ...... 6015-GPS Switch - on and - off ......................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Instrument switch-on ................................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Instrument switch-off / stop flight recording..............................................................................4
1.3 ...... Keypad .............................................................................................................................................5
1.4 ...... Operation philosophy .....................................................................................................................5
1.4.1 Function related keys F1 and F2..............................................................................................5
1.5 ...... Display screen.................................................................................................................................6
1.5.1.1 Graphics / data fields display ...............................................................................................6
1.6 ...... The setting menus ..........................................................................................................................7
1.6.1 Menu Overview.........................................................................................................................8
2 Functions ................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 ...... Altimeter and atmospheric pressure ............................................................................................9
2.1.1 Altimeter Alt1, absolute altitude................................................................................................9
2.1.1.1 Manual setting of altimeter Alt1............................................................................................9
2.1.2 Altimeter display Alt2..............................................................................................................10
2.1.2.1 Manual setting of altimeter Alt2 (A2 relative mode) ...........................................................10
2.1.2.2 Altimeter display Alt2 - definition........................................................................................10
2.1.3 Altimeter display Alt3 (differential altimeter)...........................................................................10
2.2 ...... Variometer functions ....................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Analogue-Vario.......................................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Digital-Vario (average value-Vario) ......................................................................................11
2.2.2.1 Average value-Vario (integrating Vario)............................................................................. 11
2.2.3 Variometer Acoustics and volume level (Sound) ...................................................................11
2.2.3.1 Audio level..........................................................................................................................11
2.2.4 Menu Settings Variometer......................................................................................................12
2.2.4.1 Digital-Vario Integrator .......................................................................................................12
2.2.4.2 Threshold value last thermal ..............................................................................................12
2.2.4.3 Basic filter (Turbulence filter) .............................................................................................12
2.2.5 Variometer - Acoustic settings................................................................................................12
2.2.6 Variometer – climb acoustic ...................................................................................................13
2.2.6.1 Climb acoustic threshold ....................................................................................................13
2.2.6.2 Basic frequency..................................................................................................................13
2.2.6.3 Variometer climb acoustic Frequency change ..............................................................13
2.2.6.4 Variometer Climb acoustic Pitch change / increase of tone interval per m/s ...............13
2.2.7 Pre-Thermal Acoustic Threshold............................................................................................14
2.2.8 Variometer – sink acoustic .....................................................................................................14
2.2.8.1 SinktoneF = Basic Tone pitch Variometer Sink .................................................................14
Sinktone threshold............................................................................................................................... 14
Sink Alarm threshold ...........................................................................................................................14
2.3 ...... Speed..............................................................................................................................................15
2.3.1 Wind vane sensor...................................................................................................................15
2.3.2 Stallalarm................................................................................................................................15
2.3.3 Speed without speed sensor ..................................................................................................15
2.4 ...... Time of day and Date ....................................................................................................................16
2.4.1 Flight duration (flight time).....................................................................................................16
2.5 ...... Temperature ..................................................................................................................................16
3 Navigation .............................................................................................................................. 16
3.1 ...... Assessment of GPS reception quality ........................................................................................ 17
3.2 ...... Compass and flight direction.......................................................................................................17
3.2.1 Track and Bearing ..................................................................................................................18
3.3 ...... Waypoints and Coordinates.........................................................................................................18
3.3.1 Display of actual coordinates .................................................................................................19
3.3.2 Memorising the actual position...............................................................................................19
3.3.3 Waypoints, alter, delete or adding..........................................................................................19
3.3.3.1 Edit Waypoints ...................................................................................................................19
OK key = modify WP characteristics ...................................................................................................19
3.3.3.2 Keypad functions in Menu Edit ..........................................................................................20
3.3.3.3 Delete all WP .....................................................................................................................20
3.3.4 Goto–Function ........................................................................................................................20
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3.4 ...... Routes ............................................................................................................................................21
3.4.1
Creating a Route ....................................................................................................................21
3.4.1.1 Route >Edit ........................................................................................................................21
3.4.1.2 > Delete alle WP of the Route............................................................................................22
3.4.2 Flying Routes..........................................................................................................................22
3.4.2.1 Starting a normal Route ..................................................................................................... 22
3.4.2.2 Competition Route - Definition and start............................................................................22
3.4.3 Competition - Start..................................................................................................................23
3.4.3.1 EXIT / ENTER Cylinder.....................................................................................................23
3.4.3.2 Comp. Route Start signals ................................................................................................. 23
3.4.3.3 Competition Route – Data display for task Exit Cyl. ..........................................................24
3.4.3.4 Competition Route - Data display for task Enter Cyl. ........................................................24
3.4.3.5 Approaching a WP Cylinder...............................................................................................24
3.4.3.6 Waypoints - skip / backspace.............................................................................................24
3.5 ...... Flight optimisation ........................................................................................................................25
3.5.1 Groundspeed (speed over ground) ........................................................................................25
3.5.2 Wind direction and Wind strength ..........................................................................................25
3.5.3 Glide ratio (= L/D ratio) ..........................................................................................................25
3.5.4 Glide ratio (= L/D ratio) ..........................................................................................................25
3.5.5 Relocating thermals................................................................................................................26
4 Flight-Memory and Flight-Analysis...................................................................................... 26
4.1.1 Flight logbook and Flight Analysis..........................................................................................26
5 Data transfer .......................................................................................................................... 27
5.1 ...... Data exchange via PC...................................................................................................................27
5.1.1 Flight instrument settings .......................................................................................................27
5.1.2 Waypoints and Routes ...........................................................................................................28
6 Transmitting new Software-(Firmware) to the 6015-GPS .................................................. 28
7 Miscellaneous........................................................................................................................29
8 Batteries ................................................................................................................................. 29
8.1 ...... Batterie charge state.....................................................................................................................29
8.2 ...... Battery replacement......................................................................................................................29
9 Additional Information ..........................................................................................................30
9.1 ...... Altimeter.........................................................................................................................................30
9.1.1 How does an altimeter work? .................................................................................................30
9.2 ...... Navigation ......................................................................................................................................31
9.2.1 Reception quality of GPS .......................................................................................................31
9.2.2 Accuracy of GPS altitude .......................................................................................................31
9.3 ...... Flight Memory and IGC File..........................................................................................................32
9.3.1 Evidence of flights – Security against manipulation...............................................................32
10 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................33
10.1.1 Exposure to water...................................................................................................................33
11 Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 33
12 Technical Data ................................................................................................................... 34
13 Approval / Conformity....................................................................................................... 34
Operation Manual Flytec 6015 3
1 Operation
1.1 Instrument overview
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1 ON / OFF key
2 Page indicator
3 Graphics and data display
4 Differential altimeter / time / flight time /QNH
5 Speed
6 USB PC-interface
7 Digital Vario display
8 Altimeter display ALT1 / ALT2
9 Audio Acoustics indicators
10 GPS Satellite Indicator
11 Loud speaker
12 Battery capacity
13 Compass rose
14 Analogue Vario display
15 Jack for speed sensor
16 Keypad
17 Safety cord
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ON / OFF key
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1.2 6015-GPS Switch - on and - off
1.2.1 Instrument switch-on
The instrument is switched-on by pressing the On/Off key.
Switch-On ?
Press OK !
Test Batt.
2.86 V
After switch-on the normal flight screen shall appear with flashing altitude data display. The
device needs approx. two minutes to calculate the precise 3D-GPS position. As soon as
the GPS receives stabilised altitude data, the pressure altimeter is automatically adjusted,
the altitude data display stops flashing and the symbol GPS appears over the GPS data display.
1.2.2 Instrument switch-off / stop flight recording
Switch-off ?
Press OK !
End recording?
Switch-off ?
Press OK !
To prevent unintentional switch-on, it needs to be acknowledged
upon display prompt: Switch-On?
by pressing the OK key.
Following acknowledgement the display will shift for approx.
15 sec. to the switch-on display screen with following
information:
- Battery state, serial number, pilot’s name, instrument type and
- Software (Firmware) Version.
For switch-off the On/Off key needs to
be pressed until the question: Switch-
off? Press OK is prompted on the
screen.
Again, to prevent unintentional switch-off, also this action needs to
be acknowledged by pressing the OK key!
1. If no flight recording has been programmed, the instrument is
immediately switched-off following acknowledgement by OK.
2. Following an active flight recording the read-out screen
Flight – Analysis is displayed during 60sec. before switch-off.
If you want to quit the flight analysis display early, press shortly the
Off-key,
3. Automatic switch-off: the flight analysis appears
automatically after landing and shall be displayed for about
60sec. Without key stroke the 6015-GPS is switched-off
automatically.
4. Automatic switch-off at non-use
If the device does not detect a keystroke or flight related
parameters during 30 minutes, it will be switched-off
automatically.
the instrument will then be switched-off immediately.
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1.3 Keypad
Function related key F1
Function related key F2
Audio Volume
Alarm Settings
Diff. Altimeter 3 reset to 0
Route or Waypoint
activate / deactivate
Display shift - time / altitude 3
On/Off key
Shift graphics display
in setting mode up / down
during flight: insert marker into flight
recording / Memorise position as Waypoint
Escape key
Altitude display
Shift ALT1 / ALT2
Settings altimeter
Acknowledgement key OK
Main Menu
i Info key: display of current
coordinates or of Information
1.4 Operation philosophy
The 6015-GPS instrument is very easy to handle and intuitive. Just try it a few times, and you will
discover that one can get along very rapidly with the simple menu structure. However, please note
some essential instructions regarding the various functions.
- White key lettering: display screen shifts such as for ex. ALT1 / ALT2, Vario- acoustic settings,
F1 / F2 key commands and the (
by short pressure on the key.
- Yellow key lettering: by long pressure of 3 sec. important functions may be called up directly
during the flight and may also be edited.
8 seconds in case of non-use!
- Main menu: all instrument settings, but also Waypoints-, Routes- and flight memory, can be
set prior to the flight via the Main menu (MENU key). It is possible to select within the menu
submenus by use of the up-/down keys and to enter adjustments. The main menu is quitted
automatically at 30 seconds after the last entry.
Tip:
all instrument settings of the Main menu can be set comfortably by use of the freebie PC-
Software Flychart on the PC and be transferred via USB-interface onto the instrument.
1.4.1 Function related keys F1 and F2
Both keys F1 and F2 alter their setting possibility according to selected function or readout
screen. The meaning of the related key is indicated on the display screen.
Example: in setmode ALT 1 the function of F1 is "accept GPS altitude" and the function of F2
is to set the altimeter to „FL 1013mB pressure“!
i) information retrieval, can be performed speedily during the flight
The selected function is switched-off after approx.
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1.5 Display screen
Vario Unit
Direction North Altimeter
Compass rose
Direction to WP
Analogue Vario Speed display
Wind direction
1.5.1.1 Graphics / data fields display
In normal flight mode it is possible to shift the graph page by short pressure on the keys
▲UP or ▼DOWN. The number of the current page is indicated on the display bottom.
Sequence: ALT, VAR, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. After switch-on the page of altitude graphics (ALT)
is always displayed.
Battery charge state
ALT
VAR
50
1
0
-1
GPS number of Satellites 3-D GPS Fix
Flight recording
Acoustic Volume
Re
Sink acoustics
ALT1 / ALT2
Digital Vario
with Integrator
Last thermal
Different. altimeter
Time / Flight time
QNH
Graphics- and Data field –
display screen
Current page dot display
Altimeter Graphics display
In this graph is illustrated the course of altitude during the past
36 seconds. If the altitude difference is more than 50m, the scale
is automatically adapted. The height scale is displayed on the
right side. (50 /100m)
Variometer Graphics display
In this graph page is illustrated the course of Variometer during
the past 36 seconds. The scale is automatically adapted to the
flight track. The scale values are displayed on the right side.
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Track 256
W-Direct. 095
Wind 12
1
Tegelberg
Bearing 270
Dist. 26
2
Track 256
Bearing 270
Req.L/D 9,6
3
GND 36
L/D-GND 8,2
Req.L/D -:- 9,6
4
) -01:05:36
v-req. 9
Dist.Cy 9,328
5
Wind data- display (1)
Actual track (0-360°)
Wind direction (0 – 360°)
Wind speed
Navigation data- display (2)
Active Waypoint from Route, GoTo or last Thermal
Bearing in degree
Distance
Navigation data- display (3)
Actual track
Bearing
Req. Glide ratio to reach the active Waypoint
WP Approach data- display (4)
Speed over Ground
Glide ratio Ground
Req. Glide ratio to reach the next Waypoint (Goal)
Competition Route data – display (5)*
Position to Cylinder / +/- Start time
Required speed to reach the Start cylinder at Start time 0:00
Distance to Cylinder
*This data field can only be selected with active Route!
1.6 The setting menus
By long pressure on the MENU key access is given to the Menu setting mode. Using the keys ▼
and ▲ one of the Menu items (flashing line) is selected and pressing the OK key gives access to
the corresponding menu or submenu.
Flashing values can be modified by use of
the ▲UP or ▼DOWN key. By pressing the
OK key the setting is memorised. Using the
ESC (escape) key operates the return to the
normal flight display screen. If there is no
keystroke effected during 30sec., the
instrument returns automatically to the flight
display screen.
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1.6.1 Menu Overview
Menue Display 6015 Range Page
Flight memory
>Flights (flight memory)
> Recording interval
> Recording mode
> Delete all flights
Waypoints
>Edit / Insert / Delete 1 WP
>Delete all WP
Route
>Edit
>Delete
Variometer
>Digital Vario Integrator
>Basic filter
>Threshold Thermal Exit
Variometer Climb Acoustics
>Climb threshold
>Basic frequency
>Frequency modification
>Pitch modification
>Pitch Mode (lin. / exp.)
>Pre-Thermal Threshold
Variometer Sink Acoustics
>Sink threshold
>Basic frequency
>Sink Alarm
Speed
>Stall Alarm
>Impeller Corr.
Pilot
>Pilot’s name
>Type of aircraft
>Aircraftt ID
Instrument settings
>Time zone
>Alt 2 Mode
>Units
Altimeter
Speed
Temperature
Pressure
Vario
Time format
Coordinates format
Factory settings
>Sensor Nullpunkt
> Set Instr. to default
> Instr. / PCB No.
> Sensor adjustment
Flight Mem
Flights
Scanrate
Scan mode
delete
Waypts
Edit
Delete all
Route
Edit Route
Del Route
Vario Set
Vario Dig
Vario Thr
Vario Filt
Climb Aud
Climb Thr
Climb Freq
Freq Adj
Pitch Adj
Pitch Mode
PThermLim
Sink Aud
Sink Thr
Sink Freq
Sink Alarm
Speed
Stall Alarm
Spd Corr
Pilot
Pilot Name
AC Type
AC ID
Inst Set
Time Zone
Batt Type
Units
Alt Unit m / ft.
Spd Unit kmh / mph / kt
Temp Unit °C / °F
Press Unit hPa / inHg
Vario Unit m/s / ft.Min*100
Time Form 12h / 24h
Coord Form dd.ddddd / dd’mm.mm / dd’mm’ss
Fact Set
Press Corr
Rst default
Device No
Intern Set
26
1 – 60 Sec. 26
Auto / Manual 26
26
18
50 WP 19
19
21
20 WP 21
21
11
1 – 30 Sec. 11
0 – 1 – 2 – 3
0,5 – 3,0 m/s 12
0 – 20 cm/s 13
600 – 1400 Hz 13
0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 13
0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 13
lin. / exp. 13
0 up to -1,0m/s 13
- 0.1 … 20.0 m/s 14
300 – 1000 Hz 14
- 0.1 … 99.9 m/s 14
15
0 – 10 … 99 km/h 15
50…100 … 150 15
29
16 Zeichen 29
16 Zeichen 29
16 Zeichen
+/- 13 Std. 29
Absolut / Relativ / GPS / Inv.A1 9
+/- 10.0 hPa
Set Instr. To Original State
Info SN No. / PCB No.
Code
26
13
14
27
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2 Functions
2.1 Altimeter and atmospheric pressure
The 6015-GPS provides 3 altitude displays and 1 QNH pressure indicator.
ALT1
ALT2 alternatively: - GPS altitude
ALT3
QNH
2.1.1 Altimeter Alt1, absolute altitude
Shifting between display screens Alt1 and Alt2 is effected by shortly
pressing the Alt1/Alt2 key.
Altitude display Alt1 indicates always the absolute pressure altitude above sea level.
After switch-on the altimeter ALT1 is automatically adjusted to GPS altitude by the instrument.
After switch-on the display is flashing until the GPS-receiver has calculated a precise
altitude for adjustment.
Units m / ft. - re-setting: see Menu
2.1.1.1 Manual setting of altimeter Alt1
Set mode A1 of altimeter is called-up by long pressure on the
ALT1 key. The possible settings are shown in the information
field.
By brief pressure on one arrow key the readout value can be
adjusted meter by meter.
changed automatically until the key is released.
Due to this adjustment the QNH display is also altered.
Adopt GPS altitude with F2 key
By brief pressure on the F2 key it is possible to adopt the GPS
altitude.
the reliable altitude value! In case of poor Satellite constellation or bad
reception, altitude deviation of +/- 50 m will occur!
Setting altitude to pressure standard 1013hPa with F1 key
By brief pressure on the F1 key the altitude is set to 1013hPa (Flightlevel).
Tip: If the user does not know the altitude of his present location, he may operate
the QNH field and, using the arrow keys, by changing the altitude value until it matches
the actual QNH as per weather forecast or indication issued by air traffic management.
Please consider that the GPS-receiver does not always provide
The altimeter absolute altitude shows the altitude over sea level. (meter „m“ or feet „ft“)
- Flightlevel pressure altimeter display in relation to 1013hPa
- meter or feet inverse to ALT1 (Absolute A1)
- Relativ Altimeter
The altimeter relative altitude shows the altitude towards a reference point.
Actual air pressure at sea level in relation to ALT1
Instrument settings Units
Under keystroke the display shall be
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