Connect 1 firmware update: airspaces, multi-screens, zooming & more!

Flytec Connect 1

The latest firmware for the Connect 1, Albatross 6, is now ready for download. The highlights are airspaces and scrolling between different flight pages. What's new:

  • Airspaces: Connect the Connect 1 via USB to a computer and drag the desired airspace file in OpenAir format into the folder "airspaces". Disconnect the instrument and reboot.

  • Multiple page flight app: In flight mode you can now scroll between different pages with the arrows at the bottom right and left of the screen. The map page currently shows airspaces only, configure the orientation of the map by tapping on the screen.

  • Zooming: On the map/airspace page you can additionally zoom in and out with the plus and minus keys.

  • USB processing information: When connecting and disconnecting the vario via USB, the instrument will now give you an indication of processes going on in the background before being read by a computer and after disconnection.

The new screens in the Connect 1 flight app

The new screens in the Connect 1 flight app:

  • Top left: Airspaces shown together with the flight direction of the pilot

  • Top right: If the pilot has lost GPS reception, a question mark appears. The map stays empty, if the vario has not previously obtained GPS

  • Bottom left: Cleaned up vario and altitude screen

  • Bottom right: New speed screen

Instructions for loading airspace files:
The airspaces folder should only contain a single file which should be a valid OpenAir file ending in .txt, which you can download for example from Worldwide Soaring. Otherwise no airspaces will be displayed.

Notes on airspace display:
For future releases the following features are planned, such as airspace information, warnings, etc.

Planned for Albatross 7 are:

Airspaces

  • Support of airspaces defined as circles or with circular parts.

  • Improved visualisation (is the pilot inside or outside an airspace)

  • Improved file handling. You will be able to select the airspace file to use. After loading the file, the Connect 1 will give feedback about its validity.

Time

  • Finally, the Connect 1 will show you the current, local time.

Additional data fields on the flight screens

  • Flight time

  • Glide ratio

  • Wind speed and direction

Screen Lock

Diagnostics

  • Several improvements for the analysis of problems.

Important notice about switching off the Connect 1

It has come to our attention that some pilots switch off their Connect 1 by simultaneously pressing the plus and minus keys. We strongly discourage from switching off the instrument in this fashion, as it is for emergency resets only. IGC files are corrupted and the vario may be damaged in the long run.

Track firmware update available

New firmware is available for the Track, which can be downloaded from our website

Flytec Element - firmware update available

Version 1.2.12

  • Waypoint import: Selection of imported waypoints file

  • Wind: improved calculation of wind direction and wind speed

  • Log file: to help our technical support in assisting you, the Track now writes a log file with all major events

Connect 1 & Track IGCs accepted by UK PG XC League

The IGC files created by the Connect 1 and Track are accepted by UK Paragliding XC League. For example, see this flight and this flight (click Statistics tab to see flight instrument used).

Connect 1 & Element IGCs accepted by UK PG XC League

How to fly a race with the Track (video)

Flytec have made a video explaining how to fly a race with the Flytec Track:

How to fly a race with the Element (video)

Flytec Service Hotline

Flytec now have a dedicated service hotline in Switzerland which you can reach on +41 41 340 54 28 or [email protected]. Calls will be answered during usual office hours at Central European Time.

Flytec 6000 series no longer delivered with CD

The Flytec 6000 series will no longer be delivered with a CD. The contents of the CD can be downloaded from our website: Firmware and Manual.

Flytec stock overview

With a number instruments recently going out of stock and their production discontinued, this is a good opportunity to give you an overview of our range and stocks.

  • Recently sold out: 6015; 6015B

  • As long a stocks last: IQ Alto; 6005

  • Main range in stock and in continuous production: 6000; Track; Connect 1; 6030; Sensbox; Sonic