Aircatglobal VirtualFly SOLO-G1 User manual

SOLO G1
USER'S MANUAL
Rev. .
February 
FOR Cessna C172SP Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane II RG R182
and Cessna T206
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SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
. IDENTIFICATION OF ELEMENTS
. INSTALLATION
.. CABLE CONNECTION
.. INSTALATION OF FILES TO THE COMPUTER
OF MFS/PD.
.. VF-COMPASS, YOKO & VRNIO FLIGHT
CONTROLS CONFIGURATION
. START-UP THE SOLO-G
. SELECTION OF PANEL TYPE
. GLASS-COCKPIT VF-G
.. INTRODUCTION
.. PFD/MFD CONTROLS
. MULTIPLE SOLOFLIGHTPANEL OR MULTIPLE
MFS/PD COMPUTER ON THE SAME NETWORK
. TROUBLESHOOTING
.. ANOMALY: The "VFConnect" pluggin in MFS/PD
computer displays “Connection Status: Searching…”
.. ANOMALY: Connection goes down, is intermittent or
indicators moves sharply
. TECHNICAL FEATURES
. REMOTE ASSISTANCE
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41. IDENTIFICATION OF ELEMENTS - SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
1. IDENTIFICATION OF
ELEMENTS
Packaging contents:
. SOLO-G panel ( unit).
. SOLO-G Electrical power cable ( unit).
. SOLO-G Network cable ( unit).
. YOKO+ “the yoke” USB cable ( unit) (male, male A-B).
. VRNIO “TPM” USB cable ( unit) (male, male A-A).
. SOLO-G Memory Stick (unit).
Content: SOLO-G1_User's Manual, VF-TestCalibrate-S, VFConnect,
G1000_Network_Module, Garmin G1000 manual (G1000_
CessnaNavIII_PilotsGuide.pdf), FSUIPC, TeamViewer, Aircraft-Flight
Models folder.
. VF-Compass ( unit).
. SOLO-G Quick Start Guide ( unit).
. SOLO-G User's Manual ( unit).
. Carenado Cessna  Invoice license ( unit).
. Carenado Cessna  Invoice license ( unit).
It is important to save all parts you are not going to use, in case you need
them in the future.
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2. INSTALLATION - SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
2. INSTALLATION
The SOLO-G, has been technologically developed to be fully
plug&play. It connects easily to any computer running the “Microsoft
Flight Simulator” or “PreparD” hereinafter referred to as “MFS/PD”.
Still, we’ll give you a series of steps to follow to install your panel.
The user must consider that SOLO-G has  important modules:
• Thepanelitself:switches,STBYgauges
• VF-Compass
• YOKO+“Theyoke”.
• V3rnioTPM“Throtlle,propeller,andmixture”
• TheG1000GlassCockpit
To activate all  panel modules, the user must undertake  operations:
• Cableconnection
• InstalationoflesinthecomputerofMFS/P3D
• VF-Compass,YOKO+andV3RNIOightcontrolsconguration.
.. CABLE CONNECTION
Attention: before starting, the red back switch must be in o.
Please, stick the VF-Compass on top of the SOLO-G (the foot sup-
port has magnets to stick it).
The user has  options to connect the network cable:
• Direct(option1).
• Throughlannetwork(option2).
Onceyounish,yourmustconnecttheCable2toapowersocket.

MFS/PD computer
MFS/PD computer
Once you finish, your must to connect the Cable  to a power socket.
Home router
Switch OFF
Switch OFF
OPTION : Direct
OPTION : Through LAN Network
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
Cable 
Cable 
Cable 
Cable 
Cable 
Cable 
Cable Cable 
Not supplied
cable
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.. INSTALLATION OF FILES TO THE COMPUTER OF MFS/PD
FSUIPC Installation
In case you already have FSUIPC installed in your MFS/PreparD you
can skip this step.
• Go to the “FSUIPC” folder from the memory stick provided with
SOLO-G.
• Execute the setup program according to your MFS version ("FSX-
PreparD v-" or "Prepard v-").
• When the installer ask about registering, Click on “Not now”.
VFCONNECT Installation
Copy the "VFConnect.exe" file from the Memory Stick provided with
SOLO-G, in the MFS/PD desktop computer.
As "VFConnect” communication module receives input data from MFS/
PD and then send it to SOLO-G, Keep in mind, that "VFConnect.exe”
has to remain ON when you use the SOLO-G.
“VF-Test&Calibrate-S-S” Control Panel Installation
Copy the “VF-TestCalibrate.exe” file from the Memory Stick provided
with SOLO-G, in the MFS/PD desktop computer.
G1000 Network Module Installation
In case you have MFS/PreparD or others softwares running, you have
to close them before the G Network Module installation.
• Go to the memory stick provided with SOLO-G.
• Execute the G_network_module.exe setup program and follow
the installation wizard.
AIRCRAFT-FLIGHT MODEL installation
The SOLO-G panel can only works with the  AIRCRAFT provided
in the memory Stick, please see the Aircraft-Flight Models folder. You
have to install these  aircraft provided in your MFS-PreparD compu-
ter and load one of them to operate with the SOLO G panel.
To install the Aircraft follow these instructions:
• Go to the FSX-PreparD installation root folder. Default locations are:
-"C:\Program Files (x)\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X"
-"C:\Program Files (x)\Lockheed Martin\PreparD v"
-"C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\PreparD v"
-"C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\PreparD v"
• Enter in "SimObjects" folder and then "Airplanes".
• Place the C/C/C Aircraft folders from the memory stick
inside the "Airplanes" folder.

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2. INSTALLATION - SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
V3RNIO
Configuration Using VF-Test&Calibrate-S
• Disable "VirtualFly - TPM VRNIO" assignments on MFS/PD "Button
and keys" tab and "Axes" tab.
• Just double click on the "VF-Test&Calibrate-S.exe" file to execute it.
• Go to "TQ/VRNIO" tab and select the VRNIO device from the "Se-
lect device:" list.
• Click on "Save Current Configuration" button.
• In "TQ/VRNIO" tab you can test the device.
VF-COMPASS
Configuration Using VF-Test&Calibrate-S
• Just double click on the "VF-Test&Calibrate.exe" file to execute it.
• Go to "VF-COMPASS" tab and select the VF-COMPASS device from
the "Select device:" list.
• Click on "Save Current Configuration" button.
• In "VF-COMPASS" tab you can control the backlight and test the device.
As "VF-Test&Calibrate-S” Control Panel communicates data from
YOKO, VRNIO and VF-COMPASS with MFS-PreparD, Keep in mind,
that VF-Test&Calibrate- S Control Panel has to remain ON when you
use MFS-PreparD.
.. VF-COMPASS, YOKO & VRNIO FLIGHT CONTROLS
CONFIGURATION
YOKO
YOKO calibration on Windows (example based on Windows 7)
• Go to control panel, “Devices and printers”.
If you see a YOKO+ instead of a YOKO, you can skip this step and
close the "Devices and printers" tab and go directly to "YOKO
Configuration Using VF-Test&Calibrate-S ".
• In the “Devices and printers”, right click on “VirtualFly - YOKO”.
• From the menu choose “Game controller settings”.
• In the Game controller window, double click on “VirtualFly - YOKO”
• Choose the “Settings” tab.
• Click on “Calibrate”.
• Once calibration is completed, go to the “Test” tab to check the correct
operation. Leaving the control in neutral position, the cross should be
centered in the box. Check the function of the six buttons as well.
• Click on “Apply”. Click “OK” to exit.
YOKO Configuration Using VF-Test&Calibrate-S
• Disable “Virtual-Fly YOKO” assignments on MFS/PD “Button and
keys” tab and “Axes” tab.
• Just duble click on the “VF-Test&Calibrate-S.exe” file to execute it.
• To configurate the YOKO, you will find “VF-Test&Calibrate-S” user's gui-
de inside the Control Panel. See the arrow in the following figure.
• Click on "Save Current Configuration" button.

83. START UP THE SOLO-G1 - SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
The SOLO-G incorporates a mini-computer that is to be connected to
the MFS/PD computer using the previously mentioned Network cable.
It is important to note that in no case should you access or manage
the SOLO-G1 mini-computer.
• On the MFS/PD computer activate the MFS/PreparD and load your
scenario with one of the  planes installed from the memory stick.
• On the MFS/PD computer activate the “VFConnect.exe” and the
“VFTest&Calibrate-S.exe”.
ATTENTION DO NOT EXECUTE "VF-CONNECT.exe" before MFS/
PreparD is completely loaded.
• Activate the red switch on the back of the SOLO-G. (Figure 1)
• Press the black push-button on the back of the SOLO-G to acti-
vate the operating system. It is critical that never disconnect the
SOLO-G1 while charging programs. Doing so could cause starting
problems in the future.
• Wait about  seconds until you see the message "Connected..." on
the “Client connection status” of the “VFConnect.exe” plugin in the
MFS/PD computer. You must see the STBY gauges and the Glass
Cockpit G are shown on SOLO-G. (Figure 2)
3. START UP
THE SOLO-G1
Switch ON Push
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3. START UP THE SOLO-G1 - SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
•IfyouhavetheWindowsFireWallactivated,awarningpermissionto
communicate with networks appears, you must click "Allow Access".
•Oncetheconnection isestablished,youshouldsee animagelike
the second.
•Atthetop“ThisComputer”indicatesifthesoftwareMFS/P3disde-
tected. Only "Connected" will appear when you have initiated MFS/
Pd.
•At the bellow “Client Connection Status” indicates the connection
with the SOLO-G.
If you see the message "Searching..." on the “Client connection status”,
carefullyreadtheChapter7inthe"SOLO-G1_User'sManual"foundon
the memory stick.
DEACTIVATING THE SOLO-G
•Presstheblackpush-button(F)onthebackoftheSOLO-G1todeacti-
vatetheoperatingsystem.Waitfor"Windows"tocompletelystop.
•Once "Windows"isstopped,disconnect the red switch (2)onthe
back.


In this case
the pluggin is
searching the
MFS/Pd and
the SOLO-G
In this case
the pluggin is
connected to
MFS/Pd and
the SOLO-G
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4. SELECTION
OF PANEL TYPE
(ACCORDING THE FSX/P3D PLANE)
The SOLO-G can represent  panel types of general aviation aircraft,
Cessna CSP Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane II RG R and Cessna
T. The SOLO G panel will automatically display the corresponding
aircraft when you load it in the MFS-PD computer.
Remember that the SOLO G only works with the AIRCRAFT provided
in the memory stick.
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5. GLASS-COCKPIT VF-G1000 - SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
5. GLASS-COCKPIT
VF-G1000
.. INTRODUCTION
The SOLO-G can represent  panel types of general aviation aircraft,
Cessna CSP Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane II RG R and Cessna
T.
Our G simulation training device looks and works like the G
in your airplane and is a great training tool.
These G screens and audio panel are not the original from Garmin,
both the hardware part and software part are designed to simulate the
real one.
The hardware part is made by VirtualFly company, this part is designed
following the measures and technical aspects from original one. It’s is a
whole replica of the original one.
The software part is made by Flighttech “aviation technologies”. Here
youcanndinformationaboutthissoft:details,benets,features,etc..
www.ight1tech.com/consumer/Products/ProductID/1#Vtab1
To operate this replica of Garmin G screens and audio panel we
recommend you search some manual from a reliable source, therefo-
re we have added some manual in the provided memory stick named
“G1000_CessnaNavIII_PilotsGuide.pdf”.
Inthefollowingpagesthereisabasicexplanationofthemainbuttons
and indicators.
.. PFD/MFD CONTROLS
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5. GLASS-COCKPIT VF-G1000 - SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
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14 6. MULTIPLE SOLOFLIGHTPANEL OR MULTIPLE MFS/P3D COMPUTER IN THE SAME NETWORK - SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
6. MULTIPLE SOLO-
FLIGHTPANEL OR
MULTIPLE MFS/P3D
COMPUTER IN THE
SAME NETWORK
If you connect more than one SOLO-G to the same network, you should
be aware that to use them simultaneously you should have more than
one computer using MFS/PD connected to the same network and indi-
cate the right "MFS/PD computer" to each SOLO-G, as detailed below.
• Toconnecta"MFS/P3Dcomputer"tooneoftheSOLO-G1,youjust
have to turn on the SOLO-G which you want to connect. Then, when
youexecuteVFConnect3,itwilldetecttheactiveSOLO-G1andwill
connect it.
• Oncethe"MFS/P3Dcomputer"and SOLO-G1 areconnected, they
will remain connected during the session. At this point, if a second
SOLO-G is turned on and a second "MFS/PD computer" runs
VFConnect3,thiswilljustdetecttheSOLO-G1whichisfreeandwill
connect.
• Youshouldtakeintoaccountthatneveraconnectionbetweenaspe-
cicSOLO-G1and"MFS/P3Dcomputer"issaved,Connectionsare
madeautomaticallywhenVFConnect3startsanditndsaSOLO-G1
which is available (free of connection to a "MFS/PD computer").
• IfyouwanttopreventaSOLO-G1toconnecttoanother"MFS/P3D
computer", or make sure that a SOLO-G will always connect to the
same "MFS/PD computer", connect them directly without going via
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING - SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
.. ANOMALY: The "VFConnect" pluggin in MFS/PD computer displays
“Connection Status: Searching…”
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE
CAUSE 1 Network cable nº  is not connected.
SOLUTION Check connection of network cable nº  between SOLO-G and MFS/
Pd PC
POSSIBLE
CAUSE 2 MFS/PD is not running
SOLUTION Execute MFS/PD
POSSIBLE
CAUSE 3 FSUIPC is not installed
SOLUTION Install the FSUIPC. See chapter 
POSSIBLE
CAUSE 4 “VFConnect.exe” is not executed
SOLUTION Execute “VFConnect.exe” on the MFS/Pd PC. Is better to execute
“VFConnect.exe” once MFS/PD is loaded
POSSIBLE
CAUSE 5 Windows firewall does not allow communication to SOLO-G
SOLUTION You will have to add an exception manually to allow communication. For
that, follow the steps below:
. Press combo key Windows + R
. Write “firewall.cpl” on the window that has appeared.

. A Windows firewall window should appear.
. Depending on your windows version:
a. Windows XP: On the exceptions tab, there is a list where you should
find VFConnect, check the check box to allow that it connects. If
VFConnect is not on the list, press “Add a program” button and
explore to the desktop and select “VFConnect.exe” file.
b. Windows Vista: On the window that has appeared, on the left side
press “Allow a program through the Windows Firewall”. Search
VFConnect on the list and make sure that the check box on the
“Public” column is checked. If VFConnect is not on the list, press
“Add a program” button and explore to the desktop and select
“VFConnect.exe” file from the desktop.
c. Windows //: On the window that has appeared, on the left side
press “Allow a program or a feature through the Windows Firewall”.
Search VFConnect on the list and make sure that the check box
on the “Public” column is checked. If VFConnect is not on the list,
press “Add a program” button and explore to the desktop and select
“VFConnect.exe” file from the desktop.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE 6 PC has more than one network card
SOLUTION If you are using a PC which has more than one network card, try one of
these options:
. If you are trying to use one network card to connect to your router and
another one to connect directly to SOLO-G and it does not work, try
connecting SOLO-G directly to your router instead of connect to the
pc. This way, connection will be established through the network LAN.
. If you have connected SOLO-G directly to your PC and your PC has
the other network sockets free, try connecting SOLO-G to the PC using
another network card.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE 7 Network problems
SOLUTION If you have connected your PC and SOLO-G directly (without router), at
the beginning you will have to wait some time, even more than a minute,
because Windows set IP addresses automatically.
If after a few minutes the connection is not established, try the next:
Make sure that IP configuration is in DHCP, for that:
. Press Windows + R key and on the window that will appear, write “ncpa.
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. A window will appear with the various network connections. If you have
more than one, press over which is active (icon has color), by the right
button of the mouse → “properties”. A window like this will appear:
. Search on the list “Internet protocol version  (TCP/IPv)”, select it
and press on “properties”. A window like this will appear.
. Make sure that the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and
“Obtain DNS server address automatically” are chosen.
. If still there is no connection between SOLO-G and your PC after the
process, try rebooting SOLO-G and your PC.


7.2. ANOMALY: Connection goes down, is intermittent or indicators moves sharply
POSSIBLE
CAUSE 1 Connection trough Wifi
SOLUTION If you are using a PC which is connected to your network by Wifi, even
SOLO-G is connected by cable, It is possible that due to interference,
noise or other electromagnetic signal, connection will not be constant.
It is so recommendable using always a network cable to connect
SOLO-G to the router and your PC to the router also, or alternatively
a direct cable between your PC and SOLO-G to enjoy completely of
your SOLO-G.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE 2
Your MFS/PD PC is executing another program on the background that
uses all the bandwidth of the network card.
SOLUTION To guarantee the best perform of the connection, it is recommendable
during the session, to close programs which make an intensive use of
the network connection or computer processor.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE 8 Network Discovery disabled
SOLUTION Check that in your current network profile (Public / Home or Work )
Network discovery option is turned on.
For that, go to: "Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and
Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings" and turn Discovery Network
option on for all profiles available.

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8. TECHNICAL FEATURES - SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
8. TECHNICAL
FEATURES
INPUT:  – Vac ~Amp. /Hz.
SOLO-G general measures (mm)
General packaging measures (mm)



Anchors measures ( units M) (mm)
938
487
905
352
325
518
277
102,4
20053
270 427,6
180
200 59,5
53
53
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18 9. REMOTE ASSISTANCE - SOLO-G1 USER'S MANUAL
9. REMOTE
ASSISTANCE
In case you need help from VirtualFly technical service, there is the pos-
sibility to make a remote connection to your SOLO-G. For that, you
should do the following:
. Connect a network cable with Internet connection to the (B) connector.
. On the STBY BAT ARM/TEST switch, please switch  consecutive
times to the TEST position.
. Wait until the next tab appears on the screen:
B• Take note of the ID code that appear on the screen.
. Contact with Virtual Fly technical support service (support@.virtual-
fly. com) to:
• Give us “ID” code.
• Schedule a remote session.
Once Virtual Fly technical support has finished the session, you should
reboot your SOLO-G1.

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