Adventure Pilot iFly 700 Owner's Manual

Adventure Pilot iFly 700 Owner's Manual

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iFly 700
O wner 's M a n u a l
Copyright 2010 by Adventure Pilot, LLC. iFly 700 is a trademark used by Adventure Pilot, LLC.
Version 4, Rev D 10/10

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  • Page 1 700 ™ O wner ’s M a n u a l Copyright 2010 by Adventure Pilot, LLC. iFly 700 is a trademark used by Adventure Pilot, LLC. Version 4, Rev D 10/10...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Airspace Display Levels ......23 Button Fading ..........8 Switching Sectionals ........8 Additional Features Markers ............8 Updating your iFly 700 ........24 Using the Remote Control ......... 25 Menus and Screens Frequently Asked Questions ......26 Main Menu ............9 Specifications ............
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Overview Package Contents AC Adapter iFly 700 Cigarette Lighter Adapter Carrying Case SD Card Window Mount Quick Start Guide Remote Control Features Interface Flight Planning Zoom levels from 2 to 100 NM per inch One-touch “Direct-to” flight planning Touch-n-drag scrolling...
  • Page 4: Warnings

    The flight indicators shown on the iFly 700 are based on GPS-derived data and may differ from the your aircraft’s instruments. The altitude shown on the iFly 700 is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and may differ from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Always use the pressure altitude displayed by your aircraft’s altimeter for determining aircraft altitude.
  • Page 5 AVIn–Connect external video or audio device HeadphoneJack USBPort SD/MMCMemoryCardSlot Connect USB memory storage device • Included 4G SD card contains iFly 700 applications and data PowerJack • Card must be inserted for unit to operate Connect Cigarette Lighter Adapter or AC Adapter •...
  • Page 6: Unit Overview

    5. Loosen the two arm adjustment knobs, position the unit as desired, and re-tighten the arm adjustment knobs. Notes: Do not install the iFly 700 where it obstructs your field of view or interferes with operating controls. After installation, make sure the unit is firmly secured.
  • Page 7: Main Display

    Overview Main Display Speed Course NavigationInstruments Use Menu --> Setup to toggle The direction your aircraft Available when a flight plan is active between Miles, Kilometers, is moving relative to true (see page 17) and Nautical Miles North Altitude Your altitude in feet above sea level as calculated by GPS...
  • Page 8: Using The Touch-Screen

    Overview Using the Touch-Screen Panningtheview Panning Swipe your finger across the map to move (or “pan”) the view to another area. Panning temporarily hides all the instruments and buttons on the map. This can be useful if you need to see text or an image that is behind something else on the map.
  • Page 9: Menus And Screens

    Menus and Screens Main Menu Access by touching Menu on the bottom left-hand corner of the map display. Quickly set a route by entering the airport code or name in the Fly Direct To FlyDirectTo Screen (see below). FindNearest... Find the airport or NAVAID closest to your current location (see page 10). Setup Opens the Settings Menu (see page 10).
  • Page 10: Find Nearest

    Menus and Screens Find Nearest... Menu These searches will display up to 26 airports or NAVAIDs within 50 NM of your current location. Access by touching Menu then FindNearest... Displays a list of nearby airports. Choose an airport and touch Select to view Airport...
  • Page 11: Instrument Setup Form

    Menus and Screens The unit remembers all past flights and lists them with the date and time stamp of departure. Select one and press Load to draw the flight trail on the map. PastFlights Note: The unit draws the flight trail but doesn’t center on it, you may have to zoom out and search through the maps to find it.
  • Page 12: Custom Locations Form

    Note: The FAA publishes updated sectionals one day prior to the sectional’s expiration date. Adventure Pilot makes every effort to get new sectionals ready for download within 24 hours.. This shows the current software version of your iFly 700, as well as VersionandContact Adventure Pilot copyright and contact information.
  • Page 13: Mode Menu

    Menus and Screens Mode Menu Touch the Mode button on the Main Screen and select one of the following options to change the map mode. SectionalCharts Map based on the sectional charts. Low-EnrouteCharts Map based on the IFR Low-Enroute charts. TerminalAreaCharts Map based on Terminal Area Charts Vector mode provides an uncluttered view of surrounding airspaces...
  • Page 14: Context Menu

    Menus and Screens Context Menu Activate the Context menu by either: 1) Holding your finger down over the same spot on the map (without swiping it to another spot) or 2) Touching a spot on the map and then touching the Options button. FlyDirecttoHere...
  • Page 15: Airport Information Screen

    Menus and Screens Airport Information Screen Access by touching the FindAirport button and selecting an airport from the list. This screen provides important information about an airport, including: Airport code and name Latitude/Longitude Public/private status If a control tower is present, and what hours that tower is open All utilized communication frequencies A list of runways along with detailed information about each runway’s orientation, condition, lighting, traffic pattern, IFR equipment, markings, and obstructions...
  • Page 16: Chart Viewer Screen

    Menus and Screens Chart Viewer Screen Access by touching the ViewChartsbuttonon the AirportInformationScreen. The Chart Viewer Screen displays additional graphical information published by the FAA for a specific airport. The following types of charts can be viewed: Airport Diagrams Published Minimums Instrument Approaches Departures STARs (Standard Terminal Arrival) charts...
  • Page 17: Flight Planning

    Flight Planning Options The iFly 700 includes an intuitive flight planning utility appropriate for VFR flight. A flight plan consists of a departure point, zero or more waypoints, and a destination. These points make up a collection of “routes” . For example, a flight plan with two points (a departure and a destination) will have one route.
  • Page 18: Option #1: Create A Point-To-Point Plan By Touching The Screen

    Flight Planning Option #1: Create a point-to-point plan by touching the screen 1. Pan the map until you find your desired airport 2. Touch the destination and hold for 2 seconds to or other flying destination display the context menu 3.
  • Page 19: Option #2: Find An Airport By Code Or Keyword

    Flight Planning Option #2: Find an airport by code or keyword 1. Touch the Menu button, then touch FlyDirectTo. 2. The Fly Direct To Screen will appear. Use this screen to find airports or NAVAIDS (see page 9 for details about this screen).
  • Page 20: Option #3: Use The Flight Planner

    Flight Planning Option #3: Use the Flight Planner The Flight Planner can be used to create a flight plan from scratch, tweak a current flight plan, change the order of waypoints, cancel a flight plan, save plans, or load previously saved plans. It can also be used to review flight time and fuel consumption estimates.
  • Page 21 Flight Planning 3. After a departure point is set, begin adding additional points to your plan. Touch AddWaypoint and complete the Fly Direct To Screen as described above in “Option #2: Find an airport by code or keyword. ” 4. Next to each point in the flight plan is an Optsbutton. Touching this opens a menu that provides information on the airport (if the waypoint is an airport).
  • Page 22: Option #4: Tweaking A Plan On The Map

    Flight Planning Option #4: Tweaking a plan on the map You may need to tweak a flight plan if you find that it travels through areas or airspaces that should be avoided (such as a TFR, restricted airspaces, undesired controlled airspaces, etc). Or you may wish to follow a specific VFR corridor, follow an area of low terrain, or for various other reasons you wish to “customize”...
  • Page 23: Airspace Info Form

    Flight Planning Airspace Info Form Access by touching the Airspaces? button in the FlightPlanner. Use this form to walk through all the airspaces that your flight plan crosses, one by one, in order to get detailed information on the airspaces and to adjust your flight plan if necessary.
  • Page 24: Additional Features

    If you do not have a login, create one by clicking the “Register” button at the top of the screen. Be sure to keep your login and password in a safe location. Once registered, it will be necessary to link your new iFly 700 with your account.
  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control

    Additional Features Using the Remote Control Install batteries: Open the battery compartment cover and install two AAA batteries (included), matching the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. POWER PLANE POWER PLANE Turns the display on and off. Note: Centers the display to your current only the screen is turned off;...
  • Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions

    Why does it look like my plane is flying on the legend area of a sectional? When you approach the edge of a sectional, the iFly 700 will attempt to automatically switch to the appropriate map. If this does not happen correctly, touch the “Switch Maps” button to change to a more appropriate map.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Adventure Pilot, LLC may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    It is likely that such data, software, or other materials will be lost or reformatted during service and Adventure Pilot, LLC will not be responsible for any such damage or loss.

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