Kanardia Aetos User manual

AETOS User’s Manual
© Kanardia d.o.o.
March 2020
Release for software version 3.6

Aetos User’s Manual
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Kanardia d.o.o.
Lopata 24a
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Slovenia
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Revision History
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Date Description
Mar 2020 Initial release.
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Aetos User’s Manual CONTENTS
Contents
1 Introduction 9
1.1 Icons Used Trough the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Warnings .............................. 9
1.3 Cautions............................... 10
2 System Overview 12
2.1 Components in the Aetos System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1.1 Required CAN Bus Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1.2 Optional CAN Bus Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.3 Optional CAN Bus Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 Display Operation 16
3.1 DisplayOverview.......................... 16
3.2 TurningON/OFF ......................... 18
3.3 Start-up Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 StatusBar.............................. 18
3.5 Screens ............................... 20
3.6 PFD/EMSScreen ......................... 21
3.6.1 Video ............................ 22
4 Flight Time Activities 22
4.1 MainMenu ............................. 23
4.2 QNH................................. 24
4.2.1 QFESetting ........................ 24
4.2.2 Initial QNH Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3 RadioStandby ........................... 25
4.4 Selecting a Waypoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.4.1 Creating a Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.4.2 Waypoint Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.5 Route ................................ 28
4.5.1 Activating a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5.2 Creating a New Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5.3 Importing a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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4.5.4 Deleting a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.5.5 Renaming a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.5.6 Reversing a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.5.7 Actions on an Active Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.6 Adjusting Fuel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.7 Setting Pitch Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.8 Pitch and Roll Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5 Logbook 34
5.1 ShowDetails ............................ 35
5.2 Copy Flight to USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2.1 TheKmlFile........................ 37
5.2.2 TheTabFile ........................ 37
5.3 Copy Logbook to USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6 User Options 40
6.1 Logbook............................... 41
6.2 Routes................................ 41
6.3 Settings ............................... 41
6.3.1 User............................. 42
6.3.2 Units ............................ 44
6.3.3 Range&Fuel........................ 44
6.3.4 Screen............................ 45
6.3.5 Logger............................ 46
6.3.6 Maintenance ........................ 47
6.3.7 Engine Shut Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.3.8 Glide ............................ 49
6.4 Pilots ................................ 49
6.5 Alarms................................ 50
6.5.1 Editing an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.6 Brightness.............................. 52
6.7 Audio ................................ 52
6.8 Compass............................... 53
6.9 Waypoints.............................. 53
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6.9.1 NewWaypoint ....................... 54
6.9.2 Import............................ 54
6.9.3 Transfer........................... 55
6.9.4 Deleteall .......................... 55
6.9.5 Delete unnamed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.9.6 Waypoint Edit/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.10Transfer ............................... 55
6.11Update ............................... 56
6.12Wireless............................... 56
6.13Info ................................. 57
6.14Service................................ 58
7 Service Options 58
8 Software Update 60
8.1 Updating with USB Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.1.1 Downloading Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8.1.2 Copying Update File to the USB Stick . . . . . . . . . . 62
8.1.3 Performing the Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8.2 Direct Update Mode (Emergency Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
9 Database Update 64
9.1 Updating with USB Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
9.1.1 Downloading Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
9.1.2 Copying Update File to the USB Stick . . . . . . . . . . 65
9.1.3 Performing the Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10 Autopilot 66
10.1 System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
10.1.1 Autopilot Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10.2AutopilotSetup........................... 67
10.3 Setting User Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10.4Safety ................................ 67
10.5Operation.............................. 68
10.5.1 Track ............................ 68
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10.5.2 Altitude........................... 69
10.5.3 Flight Director (HNAV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
10.5.4 Disable ........................... 70
10.5.5 Level............................. 70
11 Third Party Software 70
11.1TheQtLibrary........................... 70
11.1.1 Modules and Linking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11.1.2 Source Code and Toolchain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11.1.3 Compiling The Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11.1.4 Installing Modified Qt Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
11.1.5 Copy of Qt License Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
12 Limited Conditions 74
12.1Warranty .............................. 74
12.2TSOInformation.......................... 76
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Aetos User’s Manual 1. Introduction
1 Introduction
First of all we would like to thank you for purchasing our product. Aetos is a
complex instrument and we strongly recommend reading the manual before
using Aetos. The introduction chapter contains some general information
about the instrument and principles of the operation. Later chapters describe
Aetos use and reveal the details. You may be also interested in reading:
 Aetos Installation Manual,
 DAQU Installation Manual,
 MAGU Manual,
 our web page www.kanardia.eu.
1.1 Icons Used Trough the Manual
A few icons appear on the side of the manual, which have special meanings:
This icon denotes information that needs to be taken with special
attention.
This icon denotes background information about the subject.
This icon denotes a tip.
1.2 Warnings
The following warnings and limitations apply, when you use this instrument.
Failing to do so, may result in significant injuries or even death.
 Before using the instrument, you shall carefully review and understand
the Aetos system and Operating Handbook of the aircraft.
 Information from the Aircraft Operating Handbook always supersedes
Aetos information.
 Use of any navigational data contained by Aetos is entirely at the pilot’s
risk.
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Aetos User’s Manual 1.3 Cautions
 Carefully compare Aetos navigational information with other available
navigational sources. In the case of any discrepancies, resolve them
before proceeding with the navigation.
 The navigational data used in Aetos comes from various public domain
and open data sources. Although the data was carefully crosschecked
(where this was possible), the data may contain serious errors. The pilot
is obliged to verify any navigational information provided by Aetos, with
the relevant official sources, AIPs, Notams, etc.
 Databases in Aetos must be updated regularly in order to stay current.
Such databases are freely available from our web site.
 Terrain elevation data shall not be used for terrain separation. Its use
is informative only. The pilot must always fly in VFR conditions and
he must maintain visual separation.
 Do not use weather information for maneuvering in, near, or around
areas of hazardous weather. Weather information may not accurately
depict current weather conditions.
 Never use Aetos to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm. Always avoid
any thunderstorm at least 30 km.
 The Global Positioning System is operated by the United States gov-
ernment, which solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. In
a similar way, Russian government is responsible for the GLONASS
system. The GNSS systems are subject to changes which could affect
the accuracy and performance of all GNSS equipment. Therefore, the
navigation information can be misused or misinterpreted and become
unsafe.
1.3 Cautions
 The Aetos display uses special coating, which is sensitive to abrasive
cleaners or cleaners which are using strong chemicals like ammonia or
alike. Always use a lint-free soft cloth and mild cleaning solution or just
pure water.
 Aetos does not have any serviceable parts. Repairs must be done only by
authorized service centers. An unauthorized repair could void warranty.
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