Flytec 6030 User manual

Flytec 6030GPS
Revision Date:08•12•14
Through firmware v3.38a

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Warning! Read before you proceed! Warning!
Warning! Read before you proceed! Warning
This instrument is not a safety device and should not be used as an indicator of safe
flying parameters. This instrument should only be used for information purposes.
Aviation can be a hazardous and possibly fatal activity. As a pilot, you are entirely
responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you. Pilots should abide
by applicable aviation authority regulations and use best judgment for safe flying at all
times, irrespective of instrument readings. Flytec is not responsible for loss or injury
caused by the use of this instrument. You assume all risks associated with flying and
the use of this instrument. Individuals who ignore this warning do so at their own risk
and may suffer serious personal injury, property damage, or death.
If you are unwilling to assume all of the risks associated with the use of this instrument,
do not use the instrument. Return it immediately, unused with all of its’ included items,
within 30 days of the date of purchase, for a full refund. Please note that instruments
showing signs of wear or those that have been damaged or modified in any way cannot
be accepted for return.

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Table of Contents
WARNING! READ BEFORE YOU PROCEED! WARNING! ...............................................................................................................3!
1!INSTRUMENT LAYOUT..................................................................................................................................................................6!
2!OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................................................................7!
2.1!Turning the 6030 On/Off........................................................................................................................7!
2.2!Main Display Page ................................................................................................................................8!
2.3!Keypad ..................................................................................................................................................9!
2.3.1!Function Keys F1 and F2.......................................................................................................9!
2.3.2!Entering Text .........................................................................................................................9!
2.4!Units for Numerical Values....................................................................................................................9!
2.5!Real-Time Map Page ..........................................................................................................................10!
2.6!Batteries and Charging........................................................................................................................11!
2.7!User-Fields ..........................................................................................................................................11!
2.8!Main Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................12!
3!FLIGHT FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................13!
3.1!Variometer...........................................................................................................................................13!
3.1.1!Analog vario.........................................................................................................................13!
3.1.2!Digital Vario and Netto Vario ...............................................................................................13!
3.1.3!Average Thermal Climb Indicator ........................................................................................14!
3.2!Altimeters and Air Pressure.................................................................................................................14!
3.3!Setting Altimeter 1 ...............................................................................................................................14!
3.4!Speed ..................................................................................................................................................15!
3.4.1!Airspeed...............................................................................................................................15!
3.4.2!Stall Alarm ...........................................................................................................................16!
3.4.3!Ground Speed .....................................................................................................................16!
3.4.4!Wind Direction and Speed ...................................................................................................16!
3.4.5!Total Energy Compensation (TEC)......................................................................................16!
3.5!Speed-to-Fly........................................................................................................................................17!
3.5.1!Best Glide Speed.................................................................................................................17!
3.5.2!McCready Indicator..............................................................................................................17!
3.5.3!Polars...................................................................................................................................18!
3.6!Audio ...................................................................................................................................................18!
3.7!Temperature........................................................................................................................................20!
3.8!Time and Date.....................................................................................................................................20!
3.9!Flight Time...........................................................................................................................................20!
3.10!Distance Measurements....................................................................................................................20!
3.10.1!Distance to Waypoint...........................................................................................................20!
3.10.2!Distance to Last Thermal.....................................................................................................20!
3.10.3!Distance to Goal ..................................................................................................................20!
3.10.4!Distance to Restricted Airspace...........................................................................................20!
3.10.5!Distance to Take-Off............................................................................................................21!
3.10.6!Distance to Cylinder / Distance to Start Cylinder.................................................................21!
3.11!Glide Ratio (L/D Ratio) ......................................................................................................................21!
3.12!Altitudes Above Targets ....................................................................................................................21!
3.12.1!Altitude above Best Glide Line (A BG WP)..........................................................................21!
3.12.2!Altitude above Waypoint (Alt a WP).....................................................................................21!
3.12.3!Altitude above Goal (A BG Goal).........................................................................................21!
4!NAVIGATION.................................................................................................................................................................................22!
4.1!Assessment of Reception Quality .......................................................................................................22!
4.2!Compass and Flight Direction .............................................................................................................22!
4.3!Real-Time Map Page ..........................................................................................................................22!
4.4!Relocating Thermals ...........................................................................................................................23!
4.5!Waypoints and Coordinates ................................................................................................................23!
4.5.1!Current Coordinate Display .................................................................................................23!
4.5.2!Saving the Current Position .................................................................................................24!
4.5.3!Waypoints ............................................................................................................................24!
5!NAVIGATING WAYPOINTS AND ROUTES.................................................................................................................................25!
5.1!Goto Function......................................................................................................................................25!
5.2!Track, Bearing and Cross Track Error.................................................................................................25!
5.2.1!Goto a Waypoint ..................................................................................................................26!
5.2.2!Correct Bearing in a Cross Wind .........................................................................................26!

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5.2.3!Wind Component ................................................................................................................ 26!
5.3!Route Function ................................................................................................................................... 27!
5.3.1!Direction arrow to second turnpoint .................................................................................... 27!
5.3.2!Enter/Edit Route.................................................................................................................. 27!
5.3.3!Direction arrow to second turnpoint .................................................................................... 28!
5.4!Competition Route .............................................................................................................................. 28!
5.4.1!Setting up a Competition Route .......................................................................................... 28!
5.4.1.1!Flying a Competition Route ........................................................................................ 30!
5.4.2!Optimized Competition Route ............................................................................................. 30!
5.4.2.1!Flying an Optimized Competition Route..................................................................... 31!
5.4.3!The Start ............................................................................................................................. 32!
5.4.3.1!Exit Start..................................................................................................................... 33!
5.4.3.2!Entry Start .................................................................................................................. 34!
5.4.4!Final Glide ........................................................................................................................... 34!
5.4.4.1!Final climb .................................................................................................................. 35!
5.4.4.2!Gliding to Goal............................................................................................................ 35!
6!FLIGHT MEMORY AND FLIGHT ANALYSIS .............................................................................................................................. 37!
6.1!Flight Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 37!
6.1.1!Graphic Display of Flights - Map page ................................................................................ 39!
6.2!Flight Verification for Competition, OLC and World Records.............................................................. 39!
7!RESTRICTED AIRSPACE (CTRS)............................................................................................................................................... 40!
7.1!Airspace Alerts and Info...................................................................................................................... 41!
7.1.1!Recalling Detailed Airspace Information ............................................................................. 42!
7.1.2!Deselect or select individual airspace................................................................................. 43!
7.2!Airspace on an SD card...................................................................................................................... 43!
7.2.1!Using Airspace loaded on the SD card ............................................................................... 44!
7.2.2!Create .faf file from OpenAir file and load to SD card......................................................... 44!
7.3!Entering Flight Airspace Manually ...................................................................................................... 46!
8!CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER ............................................................................................................................................... 48!
8.1!Downloading Flights ........................................................................................................................... 48!
8.2!Instrument Settings............................................................................................................................. 48!
8.3!Upload/Download Waypoints and Routes .......................................................................................... 48!
8.4!Uploading Airspace with FlyChart....................................................................................................... 49!
8.4.1!Creating an Airspace File with FlyChart.............................................................................. 52!
8.5!Transferring New Firmware to the 6030 ............................................................................................. 52!
8.6!Optional Software ............................................................................................................................... 53!
8.7!Viewing the Contents of an IGC File................................................................................................... 53!
9!MAIN DEVICE SETTINGS MENU ................................................................................................................................................ 55!
9.1!Flight Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 56!
9.2!Waypoints ........................................................................................................................................... 56!
9.3!Routes ................................................................................................................................................ 56!
9.4!Airspaces (CTRs) ............................................................................................................................... 56!
9.5!Pilot settings ......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.!
9.6!Clear/Initialize Memory ....................................................................................................................... 58!
9.7!Simulation Mode ................................................................................................................................. 58!
9.8!Device settings ..................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.!
9.9!SD Card .............................................................................................................................................. 59!
10!MAINTENANCE, WARRANTY AND SERVICE ........................................................................................................................... 61!
10.1!Resetting and Reinitializing .............................................................................................................. 61!
10.2!Water Damage.................................................................................................................................. 61!
10.3!Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 61!
11!SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS ........................................................................................................................................ 62!
12!APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................................... 63!
12.1!Stall Alarm ........................................................................................................................................ 63!
12.2!Netto Vario........................................................................................................................................ 63!
12.3!True or Indicated Air speed .............................................................................................................. 63!
12.4!Polars and Best Glide Speed............................................................................................................ 64!
12.5!McCready Theory – Optimized Speed to Fly.................................................................................... 65!
12.6!Enter & Exit Competition Start Examples ......................................................................................... 67!

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1 Instrument Layout
1
Speaker
14
Volume
2
GPS status
15
Charging status LEDs
3
Digital air speed
16
Power on/off
4
Altimeter 1 (MSL)
17
F1 Key
5
Charger cable jack (under flap)
18
F1 function identifier
6
Best Glide speed indicator
19
User-field
7
SD card slot (under flap)
20
Compass rose
8
USB Port (under flap)
21
Analog variometer
9
Analog air speed indicator
22
External air speed jack (under flap)
10
Stall speed indicator
23
Thermal Average indicator
11
F2 function identifier
24
Active McCready indicator
12
F2 Key
25
Battery status bank 1 and 2
13
OK (accept)/Menu key
26
Pitot tube
26
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

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2 Overview
While it is possible to turn on the 6030 and immediately go flying, we recommend that you study these operating
instructions and make yourself familiar with the various functions. We have kept the operating instructions as
brief as possible. Users who would like to freshen up on the basics, or those who want to learn more about the
individual functions and their uses, we have included in-depth explanations in the Appendix. These appendices
are referred to in the basic instructions. Please first review the diagrams of the 6030 display and keypad and
their descriptions so that after scanning the index briefly you will have an basic understanding of the 6030’s
functions.
The firmware of the 6030 is stored in “flash” memory. Upgrading your unit’s firmware to the most recent version
can be done with the help of a PC, and does not necessitate sending the unit to us for service. The cable
required to connect the unit to your PC is included. To update your 6030, all you need to do is download the
update from our web site and transfer it to your 6030 using the supplied installation software.
The 6030 has a Simulation mode that helps you better understand the numerous functions of the instrument,
and to practice using the 6030 by simulating an actual flight. With this feature you can simulate almost any
situation encountered during flight. You can change several flight parameters such as: altitude, climb rate, air
speed, ground speed, wind speed, and flight direction. You can also observe the effects of these on best glide
speed, the McCready indicator, arrival altitude at destination, distance from the destination, etc. All
accompanying sounds are simulated, as well.
2.1 Turning the 6030 On/Off
To switch the 6030 on, short-press the On/Off key. The instrument will beep
once, and the display will show a list of possible languages. Select the desired
language with the !" keys and press the OK key to continue. The selected
language will now be in effect and will become the default; in subsequent start-
ups you will only need to press the OK key to confirm start-up. If after pressing
the OK key, the 6030 powers down without advancing to the next screen, it is
most likely an indication that the batteries are critically low. In this case the
6030 should be charged or the rechargeable batteries should be temporarily
replaced with alkaline cells before attempting to start the instrument.
Repeatedly attempting to power-up the instrument with weak batteries can
cause corruption of the EEPROM and/or loss of factory settings. Please see
Section 2.6.
After you press the OK key, the display will show the Start-Up screen for 15
seconds with the following information shown:
•Instrument Manufacturer
•Instrument model and serial number
•Pilots Name (if set)
•Glider type (if set)
•Glider ID – Call sign/Pilot license/etc. (if set)
•Firmware version and date
•Time and date
•Battery status for Banks 1 and 2
When the battery test is complete the 6030 will enter run-mode and the display
will appear as shown in section 2.2.
FLYTEC AG
6 0 3 0
Sn 8070
Owner
not set
Glider type:
not set
Glider Id:
not set
Version 3.33 07.08.08
Date Time (UTC)
31.08.08 20:13
Battery check for 3 s. .
Battery Bank 1: 88%
Battery Bank 1: 88%
Init EEPROM
English ↑
Deutsch
Francais
Espagñol
Italiano
↓
OK

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To switch the 6030 off, press and hold the On/Off key for 3 seconds. To
prevent unintentional switch-off, the display will show “really switch off??
Press OK to confirm.” Confirm by pressing the OK key. If the instrument has
not registered a flight, the display will show the Shutdown screen. The
remaining battery status will be shown, as well as the comment “Wait 10
seconds before next power on.” Important: failure to observe this
instruction can cause malfunction.
Alternatively, if a flight recording has occurred, the display will show the Flight
Analysis Page where the particulars of the recorded flight are shown. A short
press of the OK key or the On/Off key will complete the shutdown process.
The 6030 has an automatic shut-off function that will power down the unit
after 30 minutes without GPS reception or 30 minutes after it determines a
flight has concluded.
2.2 Main Display Page
Each time the 6030 is turned on, the display defaults to the main display page. The upper portion of the display
provides altitude, vertical speed (vario), air speed (ground speed if pitot sensor is turned off), directional
information, as well as battery and GPS status. The lower half of the main display has seven data fields that
show relevant flight data. The information shown in each of these fields can be selected from a list by the user.
Consequently, they are referred to as user-fields. The 6030 has three independent pages of user-fields that
can be scrolled through with the !key. The assignment of user-fields is discussed in Section 2.7
The Information Field is the region between the two function key identifiers in the lower portion of the normal
operation pages that can show up to two lines of situation dependent text. For example, when you first turn on
the instrument the Information Field will show “Mod Alt1 !" ”to prompt you to set altimeter with the !" keys
before you fly. The Information Field is used when the 6030 needs to convey text information when the
instrument is in normal run-mod
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FLIGHT -ANALYSIS
========================
Date: 17.20.07 UTC
Start: 13:02:02 UTC
Stop: 15:55:32 UTC
Flight time: 2:53:30
Scanrate: 10 s
Max A1: 2823 ft
Max A2: 1154 ft
A3: 4273 ft
Max Vario (10s): 420 fpm
Min Vario (10s): -270 fpm
Max Vario (10s): 580 fpm
Min Vario (10s): -640 fpm
Max speed: 52 mph
Recal
Sign.
cal
Show
Map
km/h
3
3
4
4
2
2
Gnd Spd
.
Int
-2.5
2067
65
m
57
90
80
60
P1
Wind Spd
12
Alta BG
374
Dist Cyl
16.3
40
N
E
S
W
70
50
30
Track
30
Dist WP
112
Dist WP
16.7
Alt1
GPS
Mod Alt 1 "#
- - -
m/s
Alt 1
1023
MC
Page no. of
user-fields
GPS status
Digital airspeed
Digital vario type
Digital vario
Altimeter 1 (MSL)
Analog speed scale
Best glide speed
indicator
Information Field
F2 function identifier
Stall speed
Direction to
2nd Turnpoint
F1 function identifier
User-fields
Direction to WP pointer
McCready indicator
Units for vario
Battery status bank 1 & 2
Analog vario
Thermal Average indicator
McCready sound on/off
Direction to last thermal
Wind direction

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2.3 Keypad
White lettering on the keypad indicates actions/functions executed with a short-press of that key. Yellow
lettering indicates actions/functions executed with a long press (3 seconds) of the key and are associated with
making a selection or adjusting a setting.
2.3.1 Function Keys F1 and F2
The 6030 has two Function Keys (F1 and F2), and their functions are context-dependent. For example, when
operating in Route mode, F1 means “previous waypoint” and F2 “next waypoint.” However, when creating a
route, F1 stands for “Insert WP” and F2 “Delete WP.” In each case the meaning of the keys appears in the dark
shaded fields just above the respective keys.
2.3.2 Entering Text
While it is considerably easier to enter alphanumeric data such as pilot name, glider type or waypoint name
using FlyChart (as discussed in section 8.3, this can also be accomplished with the 6030 keypad even though
it does not have letter/number keys. To serve as an example, the following is the process for entering the pilot’s
name into the 6030:
Long-press the Menu key, scroll down to Pilot settings with the "key and press OK, then scroll down to Pilot
name with the "key and press OK. Note that there is a blinking cursor in the Pilot Name field (“not set” is there
as a place holder). Use the !and "keys to scroll through the available upper case letters and symbols, or
short-press the F1 key to cause the !and "keys to scroll through lower case letters and numbers. Press OK
to accept the selection and advance to the next character. Continue this process through all the characters of
your name. The cursor can be moved with the #and$keys, and characters can be deleted with a short press
of the F2 key. Important: the characters $ * ! \ ^ ~ are not available since they are reserved for use in the .igc
file.
2.4 Units for Numerical Values
The numerical values shown on the 6030 display can be set to display in either U.S. Standard units or metric
units. Altitude values can be in feet or meters; vertical speed (rate of ascent/descent) in ft/min or m/sec;
distance in miles or kilometers; speed in mph, km/h or knots; and temperature in ºF or ºC. Each measurement
type can be individually set. For example, altitude can be shown in meters, vertical speed in ft/min and speed in
knots. To set the measurement units, highlight the Units sub-menu in Menu>Device settings and press OK; the
cursor will start blinking on the first unit to be set. Select the desired unit by choosing 0 for metric or 1 for US
standard units (2 is used to select knots for speed) with the !" keys, and then press OK to accept the setting
and advance to the next field. Proceed in the same way with all five measurement unit selections.
Adjust up
Execute F2
Adjust altimeter 2
Information key
Adjust head/tail wind
Adjust volume
Bring up WP list
Toggle Main and Map
pages in run-mode or
escape in menu
Switch on/off
Sink alarm on/off
Bring up Route list
McCready sound on/off
Mark new Waypoint
Accept entry
Bring up main menu
Scroll user-field
pages before flight
or move cursor in
menu
Scroll user-field
position before flight
or move cursor in
menu
Adjust down
Execute F1 function
Adjust altimeter 1
before flight or insert
tracklog marker in flight

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2.5 Real-Time Map Page
A short press of the Page/ESC key will bring up the Real-Time Map page where your track, waypoints, the
active route, and any restricted airspace you have defined will be visible. If a Competition Route is active,
start/turnpoint/goal cylinders will be shown as well. There are three user-fields just below the map (default is
Digital vario, altitude and air speed). There is also an analog vario scale along the left edge of the map. Your
current position will appear on the track as a direction arrow.
When viewing a stored flight, the #!"$keys can be used to pan the map in each respective direction.
However, this function is not enabled during flight.
Note: Tracks are drawn backwards from the current position. It will take a few moments to draw the map/track,
depending on the number of track points in the flight track (“Wait” and “Ready” will correspondingly appear in
the Information Field). If a zoom or pan key is pressed while the map is being drawn, the original draw will be
suspended and will start over again with new pan/zoom selection. This allows you to quickly view the desired
section of the map.
Short press
Action on Map Page
F1
Zoom out
The map scale is incrementally increased until the complete track is shown.
F2
Zoom in
The map scale is incrementally decreased to show greater detail.
OK
Jumps back to complete flight view.
%
Calls up information related to the three closest airspace avoidances.
Page
Returns to the Main Page.
►
During flight, all waypoints not used in the active route are hidden/revealed.
All other keys cause the displayed track to be redrawn
Vario
5.7
Zoom
Out
Grant
Quest
Grant
wa
Griffin
Leesburg
11.9
18
2
2
4
6
6
4
+
-
Zoom
In
Altitude
3452
Speed
43
Function of F2 key
Track
User-field
Function of F1 key
User-field
Waypoint
Airspace boundary
Analog variometer
Information Field
User-field
Route
Scale