Bionic Avionics FlySight User manual
FEATURES
GENERAL
Up to 5 Hz update and logging
STORAGE
512 MB microSD card included
BATTERY
Charging time: 1.5 hours
Operating time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
INPUT
USB charging: +5 V DC 500 mA
OUTPUT
Requires stereo earphones
ENVIRONMENT
Temperature: -20 °C to +40 °C
PACKAGE CONTENTS
FlySight GPS receiver
Mini USB data/charging cable
Quick Start Guide
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Bionic Avionics Inc. hereby declares that this GPS is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Bionic Avionics Inc.
FlySight GPS v1.2e
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information, visit our website:
www.flysight.ca
or check out the FlySight Wiki:
www.flysight.ca/wiki
QUICK START GUIDE
QUICK START
1. At the start of the day, turn FlySight on, leave it
outside for 15 minutes and then turn it off.
2. Before boarding the aircraft, turn FlySight on for 1
or 2 minutes and then turn it off.
3. A couple of minutes before exit, turn FlySight on
again.
4. After you land, turn FlySight off.
INTERFACE
CHARGING
FlySight must be charged before its first use. FlySight’s
battery will last a couple of hours—enough for a
weekend of logged jumps.
To charge FlySight, use the supplied USB cable to plug it
into a computer. When FlySight’s light turns green,
charging is complete.
WHAT DO THE TONES MEAN?
A low pitch means the indicated value (e.g., glide ratio)
is close to zero, while a high pitch means it is close to
the maximum value. Ordinarily, you will hear one tone
per second. However, the tones will “accelerate” if the
indicated value is changing quickly.
WHAT DO THE LIGHTS MEAN?
When FlySight is plugged in, a red light indicates that it
is charging and a green light indicates that charging is
complete.
When FlySight is not plugged in, a solid green light
indicates that it is looking for satellites. If the light is
flashing, FlySight has found enough satellites to
determine a 3D fix.
SOFTWARE
Data from FlySight can be imported into Paralog, where
it becomes part of a comprehensive logbook, including
jump details, photos, video, and more:
www.paralog.net
Alternatively, free viewers are available for Windows
and OS X, which will allow you to analyse your logged
jumps:
www.flysight.ca/software.htm
DOWNLOADING LOGS
FlySight starts a new log file each time it is turned on. To
view the log, use the supplied USB cable to plug FlySight
into a computer. FlySight will act like a drive, with logs
stored in folders according to date and time of the
jump. These files can be imported into Paralog or one of
the FlySight viewers.
CONFIGURATION
To configure FlySight, use the supplied USB cable to plug
FlySight into a computer. FlySight will show up as a drive
on the computer. The “config.txt” file located on the
drive contains configuration settings including:
Setting
Description
Model
The type of motion expected
Rate
How often a data point is logged
Mode
Indicate horizontal speed, vertical
speed, total speed, or glide ratio
Max
Indicated value associated with the
highest-pitch tone
Threshold
Speed below which no audible tone will
be produced
Volume
Reduce this value if FlySight is too loud
To restore FlySight to its default settings, delete
“config.txt”. The next time your turn it on, FlySight will
create a new configuration file using the defaults.
For more information on configuring FlySight, check out
the FlySight Wiki:
www.flysight.ca/wiki
Status light
Audio jack
USB
Power
(on ↔off)
