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SOLO GA
USER'S MANUAL
Rev. 2.0 - May 2022
For support, contact us at
support@virtual-fly.com
© 2022 Virtual Fly, SL
All trademarks and brand names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners. All rights reserved.
C. Maria Aurèlia Capmany, 21
P.I. La Fàbrica – 08297 Castellgalí (Spain)
Phone: (+34) 938 333 301
https://www.virtual-fly.com

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  • Page 1 SOLO GA USER’S MANUAL Rev. 2.0 - May 2022 For support, contact us at support@virtual-fly.com © 2022 Virtual Fly, SL C. Maria Aurèlia Capmany, 21 All trademarks and brand names are P.I. La Fàbrica – 08297 Castellgalí (Spain) trademarks or registered trademarks of their Phone: (+34) 938 333 301 respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.6 TRANSPONDER XPDR........21 1. IN THE BOX................3 8. TROUBLESHOOTING............23 2. HARDWARE SETUP.............4 9. REMOTE ASSISTANCE.............26 2.1 CONNECTING TO PC..........4 10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........27 2.2 ADJUSTING MAGNETIC LABELS ACCORDING TO AIRCRAFT TYPE............5 11. AIRCRAFT COMPATIBILITY...........28 3. SOFTWARE SETUP..............6 4. START UP................7 4.1 ACTIVATING PROCEDURES.........7 4.2 DEACTIVATING PROCEDURES......8 5.

  • Page 3: In The Box

    1. IN THE BOX A) SOLO GA panel B) Power strip C) Network cable (Ethernet) D) Magnetic labels E) Quick Start Guide It is important to save all parts you are not going to use in case you need them in the future. SOLO GA | User’s manual...

  • Page 4: Hardware Setup

    2. HARDWARE SETUP OPTION A: LAN Network Connection (Recommended) 2.1 CONNECTING TO PC Connect an Ethernet cable between the SOLO GA and router, and another from your PC to the router as displayed below. The SOLO GA has been developed to be pluggable to any standard Windows computer.

  • Page 5: Adjusting Magnetic Labels According To Aircraft Type

    To apply the magnetic labels (D), simply place them over 2.2 ADJUSTING MAGNETIC LABELS the SOLO GA panel in their correct location, as displayed in ACCORDING TO AIRCRAFT TYPE the image below. The image depicts the SOLO GA with the turboprop magnetic labels applied.

  • Page 6: Software Setup

    3. SOFTWARE SETUP To interact with your PC, the SOLO GA requires installing some additional software depending on the flight simulation software you use. The SOLO GA is compatible with MSFS, Prepar3D and X-Plane 11. MSFS and Prepar3D To set up the SOLO GA with MSFS or Prepar3D, you will need to install VFConnect, the software developed by Virtual Fly to enable interaction between our flight panels and PCs, and FSUIPC.

  • Page 7: Start Up

    4. START UP 4.1 ACTIVATING PROCEDURES 1. Start your preferred flight simulation software (MSFS, Prepar3D or X-Plane 11). 2. Press the push button (a) indicated below to start the "Windows" operating system of the SOLO GA's mini computer. The SOLO GA must not be disconnected while the programs are loading.

  • Page 8: Deactivating Procedures

    The VFConnect software window will look like (a) below if it 4.2 DEACTIVATING PROCEDURES is not yet connected, and like (b) if a connection has been established succesfully between computer and SOLO GA. Press the push button (a) of the SOLO GA's mini computer to stop the "Windows"...

  • Page 9: Aircraft

    5. PANEL SELECTION ACCORDING TO AIRCRAFT In the previous image you can see the SOLO GA has a "GENERIC" option for each aircraft type (4 in total). On The SOLO GA panel has been designed to operate and each "GENERIC" option, you can select the full scale of the display instruments for single and twin engine planes of both speedometer "Airspeed Range"...
  • Page 10 2. If you have chosen a "GENERIC" panel, "Extra Options" will automatically open and enable you to select your preferences regarding Airspeed Range and Directional Indicator, as seen in the following image. 3. Press the "LOAD AIRCRAFT" button shown below and the panel will automatically show the gauges and indicators correspondoing to your selection.

  • Page 11: Engine Starting Procedures

    6. ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES The following procedures are indicated by Virtual Fly to start the plane using the SOLO GA in the simplest fashion. If you are flying a twin-engine aircraft, you must carry out indications 6, 7 and 8 again to start the right engine. Never use these procedures for pilot training or for real aviation.
  • Page 12 MSFS/Prepar3D: STOPPING PISTON ENGINES X-Plane 11: STARTING & STOPPING PISTON ENGINES 1. Pull on the PARKING BRAKE. To start and stop a piston engine aircraft in X-Plane 11, please refer to the selected aircraft's Pilot Operating Manual. This 2. Move the MIXTURE lever to CUTOFF position. can be found instide the corresponding aircraft's folder within: X-Plane 11\Aircraft\Laminar Research.

  • Page 13: Start & Stop For Turboprop Engines.13

    6.2 START & STOP FOR TURBOPROP ENGINES If you are flying a twin-engine aircraft, you must carry out MSFS/Prepar3D: STARTING PISTON ENGINES indications 6, 7 and 8 again to start the right engine. 1. Pull on the PARKING BRAKE. The diagram below shows the position of every switch in 2.
  • Page 14 MSFS/Prepar3D: STOPPING TURBOPROP ENGINES X-Plane 11: STARTING & STOPPING TURBOPROP ENGINES 1. Pull on the PARKING BRAKE. To start and stop a turboprop engine aircraft in X-Plane 11, please refer to the selected aircraft's Pilot Operating Manual. 2. Move the MIXTURE lever to CUTOFF position. This can be found instide the corresponding aircraft's folder within: X-Plane 11\Aircraft\Laminar Research.

  • Page 15: Radiostack

    7. RADIOSTACK XPDR Tansponder: The Radiostack's screen is a touchscreen, so you must press the buttons in the screen to activate them. Only the numerical Rotate in order to switch the selector to the different posi- values have to be changed with the real rotary knobs located tions: OFF, SBY, TST, ON, ALT at right side of the Radiostack.

  • Page 16: Audio Panel And Markers

    IMPORTANT: To activate NAV1 or NAV2, it is mandatory Device description that the "Ident" knobs in respective COM/NAV radios are pulled, otherwise it won't be activated. To make it easier, The order in wich the devices appear, if activated, is fixed: see the Options screen allows for a "Linked"...
  • Page 17 NOTE: The autopilot does nothing by itself; it merely sends 5. HDG: Heading mode. This follows the Directional Gyro's or to and receives data from FS and handles the operation. HSI's "heading bug". As a result, Radio Stack may exhibit limited functionally with 6.
  • Page 18 11. ALT Knob: Used to change the selected altitude. The • NAV = NAV1 Radial/GPS track intercepted and outer knob changes the altitude in increments of 1000 ft following it. and the inner knob in increments of 100 ft. • APR = ILS Localizer captured. 12.

  • Page 19: Communications And Navigation

    17. Annunciator: This has two columns, left for AP options Communications Navigation and right for A/T options. Frequency in StandBy Frequency in use Frequency in StandBy Frequency in use - Left column show the next options: AP: Master AP switch is engaged. YD: Yaw Damper is On.

  • Page 20: Automatic Direction Finder (Adf)

    FLIGHT TIME MODE (FLT) An internal chrono is started when the device is activated, and it counts both Hours and Minutes. It always works (in any mode) while the device is On. FLT Mode indication (HH:MM) Distance Speed to the Time to the Power switch Source...

  • Page 21: Transponder Xpdr

    COUNTDOWN MODE (ET blinking) 7.6 TRANSPONDER XPDR: A countdown of a maximum of 59 minutes, 59 seconds is 100% functional including the flight level in ALT mode. allowed. To enter countdown mode, the SET/RST pushbutton When inputting values with the keyboard, a dash appears in must be pressed and mintained (with the mouse) for 2 seconds the digit that waits to be changed.
  • Page 22 CLR: Clears the last digit inserted, waiting for a new entry, if it is pressed several times it going back until arriving at the beginning. VFR: Puts automatically the VFR code predefined in the options screen. Note: The SBY mode is only for instruction purposes as FS treats it as always-on.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    8. TROUBLESHOOTING Anomaly Possible Cause Solution Network cable nº 3 is not connected. Check connection of network cable nº 3 between SOLO and MFS / P3D / X-Plane computer. MFS / P3D / X-Plane is not running. Execute MFS / P3D / X-Plane. FSUIPC is not installed (MFS/P3D).
  • Page 24 Anomaly Possible Cause Solution 1. If you are trying to use one network card to connect to your router and another one to connect directly to SOLO and it does not work, try connecting SOLO directly to your router instead PC has more than one network of connect to the pc.This way, connection will be established card.
  • Page 25 Anomaly Possible Cause Solution If you are using a PC which is connected to your network by Wifi, even SOLO is connected by cable, it is possible that due to interference, noi- Connection trough Wifi. se or other electromagnetic signal, connection will not be constant. It is so recommendable using always a network cable to connect SOLO to the router and your PC to the router also, or alternatively a direct cable Connection goes down,...

  • Page 26: Remote Assistance

    9. REMOTE SUPPORT In case you need help from Virtual Fly's technical team, there 4. Contact Virtual Fly's technical support team at support@ is the possibility to schedule a remote connection to your virtual-fly.com to: flight simulator computer and SOLO GA. For that, you should: •...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply: 115-230 VAC, mono, 50-60 Hz Nominal intensity: 0,75 A Weight: 20 kg Height: 43,7 cm Depth: 21,8 cm Width: 78.4 cm Compatibility: MSFS, Prepar3D and X-Plane 11 SOLO GA | User’s manual...

  • Page 28: Aircraft Compatibility

    11. AIRCRAFT COMPATIBILITY The SOLO GA is compatible with the following aircraft in MSFS, Prepar3D and X-Plane 11: MSFS Prepar3D X-Plane 11 Cessna 172 Cessna 172SP Cessna 172 Skyhawk Beechcraft Baron 58 Carenado Cessna 182 Beechcraft Baron 58 Beechcraft King Air 350 Mooney Bravo Beechcraft King Air C90 Many of the default &...

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