Autopilot Status Check; Check Parachute Operation; Connecting Inf Flight Planner To The Aircraft; Load A Flight Plan Onto The Autopilot - Innoflight GALAXY 950 Operating Manual

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Autopilot Status Check

Autopilot status check, with the GCS Autopilot mode switch in the pressed position
(Attitude) the LED indicator on the GPS puck should show solid green, indicating GPS lock
mode is active.

Check Parachute Operation

It is recommended at the start of every new flying day or disassembly/assembly that the
DRS-10 recovery parachute system is tested. Please refer to page I 28 of this operating
manual for information on this.

Connecting INF Flight Planner to the Aircraft

In the top right corner of the map is the data connection set up. It involves selecting the
correct communication connection and baud rate then pressing the connect icon. For most
users the connection type will be com 3 (com port may vary, just select the one that allows
you to connect) and a baud rate of 115200. Once connected the plug icon will change from
red to green. This button can now be used to disconnect from the aircraft.

Load a Flight Plan onto the Autopilot

Loading a flight plan that has been created requires the operator to be on the Flight Plan
screen in the software. Once the operator has reviewed the flight lines, the flight plan may
be uploaded by clicking on the 'Write WPs' button in the Action Pane. DO NOT write WPs to
the Galaxy without first setting the home point. INF Flight Planner will begin writing the
waypoints to the autopilot. A warning may appear stating that the flight altitudes are
absolute. This is to ensure the operator knows that the flight is not managing its heights in
reference to the terrain, but to the take-off point.

Check Sensor Operation

The operator may have to check the operation of the sensor to ensure a successful flight.
For a nonstandard payload a supplementary document for pre-flight testing may be
supplied if required. For the Innovative Flight integrated survey gimbal, ensure INF Planner
is on the Flight Data page. Right click in the map region and select 'Trigger Camera Now'. A
confirmation box will appear on the screen, at the same time the camera will take a photo.
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