Introduction; Pilot Familiarisation; Standard And Pro Versions - Triadis Engineering Glide Computer and Navigation System Owner's Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 Pilot familiarisation

1.2 Standard and Pro versions

Altair is an advanced glide computer, featuring a large, bright dis-
play. The design offers unprecedented capabilities whilst having
a low power consumption. The computer is a powerful Intel XS-
cale processor, running the XCSoar glide computer and navigation
system software.
XCSoar is designed to integrate with intelligent variometers such
as Triadis Engineering's Vega variometer and voice alerting sys-
tem. Navigation is supported by having GPS input. The best op-
eration and easiest installation of Altair is achieved by combining
it with Vega and the FLARM collision awareness device.
This document is an owner's manual for the Altair system and
may be regarded as a supplement to the documentation for XC-
Soar, since a great deal of its functionality resides in that software.
Owners should therefore be sure to read the XCSoar User's Man-
ual.
A detailed description of Altair's features can be found in Ap-
pendix A. Technical specifications are listed in Appendix B.
For safety reasons, please take the time to study this manual before
using the instrument in flight. Be aware of how the instrument is
configured in the particular aircraft, and what external devices are
connected, as these affect which functions of Altair are available.
A blank page at the end of this document is provided for owners
to record notes on their individual installation.
For initial familiarisation, it is recommended to use Altair on a
desk connected to a 12V battery (protected with a 2.5A fuse).
It is recommended that pilots intending to use an EFIS system
(including Personal Digital Assistants) undergo professional, or
at least informal training prior to flight. A Windows PC Simulator
for XCSoar is available and may be found useful for training.
Two versions of Altair are currently available: a standard version
and a Pro version. The Pro version contains all the features of
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