Flytec 6005 (PAST MODEL)

The Flytec 6005 is an excellent entry level Alti-Vario (Altimeter-Variometer) featuring 3 altimeters, analogue and digital variometers, extensive audio control, speed and temperature sensors, time, flight log functions, and barograph - all in a compact package with excellent battery life!

Function Overview

Here below is an overview of some of the functions that the Flytec 6005 has...

• Superb ergonomics and styling.
• Very compact and light.
• 3 altimeters.
• Digital and analog variometer.
• Smart-filter technology.
• User customizable audio.
• 5 full-time data fields.
• Always-on realtime clock.
• Louder audio with 6 settings.
• Ambient temperature sensor.
• Battery life over 250 hours (2xAA).
• Airspeed sensor ready.
• 2 year warranty. 

Altimeter functions

• Altimeter 1 - MSL up to 37,000 ft (11,500 m).
• Altimeter 2 - Absolute or relative (ft or m).
• Altimeter 3 - Reference altitude with one button zeroing at any time.
• QNH: Set altitude with barometric pressure.
• MSL altimeter user correctable (no need to to send in for calibration). 

Variometer functions

• Analog display - patented twin pass scale up to ±2000 ft/mn (10 m/s).
• Digital display - up to 19,200 ft/min (96 m/sec) in 10 ft/min. increments.
• Averager - users selectable between 1-30 seconds.
• Sink alarm - user slectable threshold (can be easily disabled). 

Extensive audio control

• 6 loudness settings.
• Adjustable vario threshold.
• Adjustable pitch.
• Adjustable dampening.
• Smart-Filter technology minimizes false lift indication.
• ASI - audio scale indication. 

Speed functions

• Digital speed display - 3 user selectable ranges 0-30, 0-60, or 0-120 mph with optional HG or PG sensor.
• Speed display in mph, kph or knots.
• Stall alarm - User selectable threshold (requires optional sensor).
• Airspeed correction: ±50%. 

Temperature sensor

• Current ambient temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius w/ 1† resolution.
• Temperature correction ± 14.2 F. 

Time

• Real-time clock - Always-on time and date.
• Flight timer - keeps track of flight duration.
• Stopwatch - may be started, stopped and reset during flight. 

Flight Log

• Automatically records 50 most recent flights.
• Records peak values of: altitude 1 and 2, analog lift and sink, digital lift and sink, flight duration and date of flight.
• Recorded flights and values may be displayed at any time.
• Flight memory data maintained if batteries are removed. 

Barograph

• Automatically recording - no need to turn on barograph! 

Physical Properties

• Extremely easy to read display
• 5 full-time digital displays, analog display and instrument status display (mode, battery, sink alarm, loudness).
• Intuitive function button allocation.
• Compact, light, rugged, ergonomic and aerodynamic housing.
• Size: 5-3/8" x 2-7/8" x 13/16" (138 x 74 x 23 mm).
• Weight: 6.4 oz.(182 g) including batteries without clamp. 

Power Supply (Batteries)

• Battery life over 250 hours on 2 x AA batteries (included).
• 10 years in standby mode.
• Continual display of battery status. 

What's Included?

The following items are included with the Flytec 6005...

• Protective carry bag
• hook and loop fastener leg strap
• Manual
• 2 x AA Batteries
• Warranty : 2 years 

Optional Extras

• Flytec / Brauniger Hang Gliding or Paragliding Air Speed Indicator (ASI) speed sensors
• Various Instrument Mounts
• Various Flight Decks
• Perspex Instrument Covers (PlexiCovers)