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Summary of Contents for Adventure Pilot iFly GPS
- Page 1 O wner ’s Ma n ua l Copyright 2011 by Adventure Pilot, LLC. iFly GPS is a trademark used by Adventure Pilot, LLC. Version 6, Rev H 12/11...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting to Power ........7 Airspace Display Levels ......28 Powering On ........... 7 Altitude Planning ........... 29 Airspace Alerts ..........30 Updating your iFly GPS........8 Main Display ............9 Extra Features Using the Touch-Screen ........10 Using the Remote Control ......... 31 Panning ............ -
Page 3: Overview
Overview Package Contents iFly GPS Carrying Case Window Mount Remote Control AC Adapter Cigarette Lighter Adapter SD Card Quick Start Guide Specifications Dimensions ........................7 .25 x 4.5 x 0.75 inches Weight ..............................12 ounces Current ............................600mA @ 12V Power Input ............................. DC 12V~28V GPS .............................. - Page 4 Overview “Find Airport” button shows a list of the nearest airports with immediate navigational aids such as distance, turn, and ETE Distance rings around your current position FAA published TFRs on all sectionals and charts Vertical guidance to a target airport’s pattern altitude using Vertical Speed to Target (VST) instruments Live weather data available through ADS-B via third party devices Live updates of NexRad, METARs, TAFs, Winds Aloft and PIREPs Includes flight instruments, flight plan, and more...
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Page 5: Warnings
While flying, compare indicators from the iFly GPS with other available navigation sources, including the information from cockpit gauges, other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. Although unlikely, it is possible for erroneous operation to occur with the iFly GPS. It is the responsibility of the pilot to resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. -
Page 6: Unit Overview
AV In – Connect external video or audio device Headphone Jack USB Port SD/MMC Memory Card Slot Connect USB memory storage device • Included 4G SD card contains iFly GPS applications and data Power Jack • Card must be inserted for unit to operate Connect Cigarette Lighter Adapter or AC Adapter •... -
Page 7: Mounting On A Windscreen
Loosen the two arm adjustment knobs, position the unit as desired, and re-tighten the arm adjustment knobs. Notes: • Do not install the iFly GPS where it obstructs your field of view or interferes with operating controls. • After installation, make sure the unit is firmly secured. -
Page 8: Updating Your Ifly Gps
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 GPS with your account. -
Page 9: Main Display
Overview Main Display Ground Speed Track Navigation Instruments The direction your aircraft Available when a flight plan is active Use Menu Setup to toggle is moving relative to true between Miles, Kilometers, (see page 22) North and Nautical Miles Gnd Speed Altitude Your altitude in feet above sea level... -
Page 10: Using The Touch-Screen
Overview Using the Touch-Screen Panning the view 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 11: 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 Fly Direct To Screen (see page 24). Find Nearest... Find the airport or NAVAID closest to your current location (see page 11). -
Page 12: Setup Menu
Flight Trails current flight plan. The iFly GPS remembers all past flights and lists them with the date and time stamp of departure. Select one and touch Load to draw the flight trail on the map. - Page 13 Menus and Screens Setup Menu Continued Alerts and Warnings Customize how specific airspaces are displayed: Hidden, Shaded, Outlined, Shaded and Outlined Special Use Airspace Options Note: Some airspaces will not be shown at higher zoom levels. See page 28 for a table of airspace display levels. Provides a warning before flying into an airspace (see “Airspace Alerts”...
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Page 14: Instrument Setup Form
Menus and Screens Instrument Setup Form Use this form to customize the appearance of your instruments. Access by touching Menu Setup Customize Instruments. Note: You can also select instrument modes from the Mode Menu. Touch and drag an instrument Touch an instrument to flag to a new location it for change or removal Touch the Change... -
Page 15: Custom Locations Menu
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. Shows the current software version of your iFly GPS, as well as Version and Contact Adventure Pilot copyright and contact information. -
Page 16: Gps Overview Screen
(see page 34) Map of the GPS satellites Simulate flying around locked by your unit with the iFly GPS Mode Menu Touch the Mode button on the Main Screen and select one of the following options to change the map mode. - Page 17 Note: After night mode use, select Day Mode to remove the 50% darkening layer. If you increase the brightness with the remote or menus, the iFly GPS will not be at 100% brightness and could be difficult to view in daylight conditions.
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Page 18: Possible Actions Menu
Menus and Screens Possible Actions Menu Activate the Possible Actions 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. Fly Direct to Here... - Page 19 Menus and Screens Possible Actions Menu continued More Options Remove this Waypoint (Shown if an existing waypoint Removes the selected waypoint. is touched.) Targets a waypoint and bypasses other points in the plan. Direct to this Waypoint (Shown if an existing waypoint Note: This can only be used to target “future waypoints. ” Waypoints that is touched.) have already been passed cannot be targeted with this option.
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Page 20: Airport Information Screen
Menus and Screens Airport Information Screen Access by touching the Find Airport 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 with detailed information about each runway’s orientation, condition, lighting, traffic pattern, IFR equipment, markings, and obstructions... -
Page 21: Plate Viewer Screen
Menus and Screens Plate Viewer Screen Access by touching the View Plates button on the Airport Information Screen. Or from the Main Screen, touch Mode Plates & Diagrams. The Plate Viewer Screen displays additional graphical information published by the FAA for a specific airport. The following types of plates can be viewed: Airport Diagrams Published Minimums Instrument Approaches... -
Page 22: Flight Planning
Flight Planning Options The iFly GPS 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 23: 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 Pan the map until you find your desired airport Touch the destination and hold for 2 seconds to or other flying destination. display the Possible Actions menu. Select the “Fly Direct to Here” option. If there are any airports or NAVAIDS near your selected destination, you will be given a list to select from. -
Page 24: Option #2: Find An Airport By Code Or Keyword
Continue touching “Perform full text to see previous search” below Begin searching Limits search entire Adventure Pilot to airport and Airport database NAVIAD codes Searches airport and city Check to include indicated Return to map display names for the entered text... -
Page 25: 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 26 Flight Planning After a departure point is set, begin adding additional points to your plan. Touch Add Waypoint and complete the Fly Direct To Screen as described in “Option #2: Find an airport by code or keyword” on page 24. Next to each point in the flight plan is an Opts (options) button. Touching this opens a menu that provides information on the airport (if the waypoint is an airport).
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Page 27: Option #4: Rubber-Band Route Modification
Flight Planning Option #4: Rubber-band route modification After creating your initial flight plan, it may be tweaked by touching and dragging a route line or waypoint. 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.). -
Page 28: Airspace Info Form
Flight Planning Airspace Info Form Access by touching the Airspaces? button in the Flight Planner. 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 29: Altitude Planning
5 seconds target altitude Warning: Your aircraft’s pressure altimeter shows the altitude based on the air pressure recorded at ground level. The iFly GPS shows altitude above sea level. These altitudes can vary by as much as 10%. If there is a discrepancy, always use your pressure-... -
Page 30: Airspace Alerts
Flight Planning Airspace Alerts Set up Airspace Alerts to receive a warning before you fly into an airspace. To control how Airspace Alerts “pop” for each airspace type, touch Menu Setup Alerts and Warnings Airspace Alerts. The following options are available: 1) Types – Select the airspace types that will pop an alert box (Class B, TFR, etc.) No Warnings –... -
Page 31: Extra Features
Extra 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 Centers the display to your current location (same as the “Follow Plane”... -
Page 32: Using An External Ads-B Device
Note: If the device does not have a USB connector, but has an RS232 serial adapter, connect using the “USB to Serial Cable” available on the iFly GPS store at www.iFlyGPS.com. Once connected, the iFly GPS will automatically begin updating weather information in Weather Mode. If available, PIREPs will also populate in Weather Mode. -
Page 33: Traffic Mode
If traffic data is included with your ADS-B device, the data will be culled and relevant nearby traffic will be displayed on the iFly GPS screen. When an aircraft is within 5 NM +/- 3000 feet of your current position, the alert button will appear, the alert tone will sound, and the plane will be drawn on the screen. -
Page 34: Additional Information
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 GPS 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 35: Fcc Information
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 36: 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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