Quick User Guide AvStackPro with Instrument Extensions For X
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1. digit of the squawk code that is selected the digit associated with the cursor will show directly below the squawk code Move the outer knob to move the cursor to the left of right When the required digit is selected you adjust this by the inner knob By Default the squawk code is set to 1200 with Mode C ON Please note the AvStackPro initializes a number of settings upon start up however X Plane must be running before starting AvStackPro Figure 2 shows the Screen whilst in Squawk mode Transponder Mode Setting Squawk Code Current Code Cursor Value Cursor Select Disp Lo Squawk Code Adjust COM NAVI er VA COM NAV2 i d Squawk VA 2 AVSTACKPRO Current Transponder Setting Figure 2 Squawk Mode The ability to change Squawk code and mode is needed if you are using services such as Pilot Edge or other ATC add ins as it enables unique aircraft identification The IDENT feature is a selected by pressing Button 2 Installation amp Set Up Connecting to X Plane AvStackPro is connected to your computer running X Plane using a USB cable As AvStackPro directly works with X Plane through directly through a plug in there is no need to configure any settings such as joystick buttons or keys associated with AvStackPro 1 Copy supplied Plug in directly to the X Plane resources folder this can also be downloaded from http digitalairservices com downloads 2 Connect USB cable not supplied Connecting to FTS No additi2. 2 Frequency Squawk None Changing Frequencies 1 Change Selection Knob Dial 1 to NAV COM1 or NAV COM2 2 Select cursor to NAV or COM with Button 3 3 Adjust Frequency with Course Dial 2 and Fine Dial 3 To change a frequency you must be in either COM NAV1 or COM NAV2 Modes of operation depending on which COM NAV stack you wish to change Like modern radio equipment when changing a frequency you will be changing the Standby frequency and not the active frequency To make the standby frequency press the appropriate flip button 1 or 2 The Outer knob will change the frequency in multiples of 1 0Mhz ie from 125 7 to 126 7 the inner knob will fine tune the frequency in multiples of 0 1Mhz ie from 125 7 to 125 8 Making a Frequency Active 1 Change Selection Knob Dial 1 to NAV COM1 or NAV COM2 2 Press flip button Button 1 COM Button 2 NAV Note it is not necessary to set the cursor to flip a frequency both frequencies COM and NAV are available to be flipped using the associated button Changing Squawk Transponder code and setting 1 Change Selection Knob Dial 1 to Squawk 2 Select Mode with Button 1 to MODE C 3 Change Squawk code with cursor Dial 2 amp change Dial 3 In this mode you are able to change the Squawk code and mode OFF STBY ON ALT When ON this will show as MODE C that is you are transmitting your altitude The cursor will show the current
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4. M2 NAV2 both Active and Standby Frequencies NAV2 frequencies are shown on the reft and COM2 frequencies on the left side of the display Whilst in this mode the Standby Frequencies can be changed and Standby frequencies can be flipped to Active Squawk Displays Squawk Transponder Code Allows altering of the Squawk code by use of Dials 2 amp 3 Button 2 Mode Function Display None COM NAV1 Flips the Standby COM1 Frequency to the Active COM1 Frequency COM NAV2 Flips the Standby COM2 Frequency to the Active COM2 Frequency Squawk None Button 3 Function Display None COM NAV1 Toggle selection between NAV1 Standby and COM1 Standby Frequencies COM NAV2 Toggle selection between NAV2 Standby and COM2 Standby Frequencies Squawk None Frequency Selection Knob Dial 2 amp 3 A dual concentric rotary knob encoder that in addition to a button 3 has both an inner and outer knob Mode Description Display None COM NAV1 Changes the NAV1 or COM1 Standby Frequency depending on the position of the Cursor COM NAV2 Changes the NAV2 or COM2 Standby Frequency depending on the position of the Cursor Squawk Outer Knob 2 controls the position of the cursor Inner Knob 3 changes the Squawk Code Button 2 Mode Function Display None COM NAV1 Flips the Standby NAV1 Frequency to the Active NAV1 Frequency COM NAV2 Flips the Standby NAV2 Frequency to the Active NAV
5. cial Horizon adjustment A settting switch is available for precession wherby the directional gryo will precess just like a real gyro ata rate of 3 degrees per 5 minutes so this enforces the requiremetn to set your gyro against your magnetic compass whils in straight and level flight Instrument settings including OBS1 OBS2 Gyro Artificial Horizon amp Heading Bug requires 6 Pack Instrument Control Package Disp COM NAVI COM NAV2 Squawk Communication Flip Button Button 1 Mode Selection Knob Dial 1 Back lighted LCD Display Navigation Flip Button Encoder Button 2 Rotary Button Button 3 AvStackPro Dual Concentric Rotary Encoder Outer Dial 2 amp amp Inner 3 Figure 1 AvStackPro Display Mode Mode Selection Knob Dial 1 The Mode Selection is a Rotary Switch allowing the AvStackPro to provide the function of 3 separate devices in a single unit Mode Description Display Shows the Active frequencies for COM1 COM2 NAV1 and NAV2 It is not possible to flip the frequencies from Standby to Active whilst in Display Mode COM NAV1 Displays COM1 NAV1 both Active and Standby Frequencies NAV1 frequencies are shown on the right and COM1 frequencies on the left side of the display Whilst in this mode the Standby Frequencies can be changed and Standby frequencies can be flipped to Active COM NAV2 Displays CO
6. ncluding OBS tuning AvStackPro provides both the display and control of instruments allowing the pilot to fly the simulator in the same manner you would fly a real aircraft using a realistic interface modeled on todays avionics The AvStackPro provides 3 modes of operation with ease of navigation within the mode and also between modes If you are flying your simulator in a enviroment with others you will value the tools such as being able to change your Squawk code and COM frequencies whilst continuing to fly the aircraft remember Aviate Navigate Communicate with AvStackPro this makes it possible without relying on the Pause button AvStackPro provides both display and control of radio navigation and instrument settings COM 1 Active Standby COM 1 Standby COM 2 Active Standby COM 2 Standby Squawk Code NAV 1 Standby Squawk Mode NAV 2 Standby COM Flip STBY ACTV COM 1 and COM2 NAV Flip STBY ACTV NAV 1 and NAV2 Squawk Code Squawk Mode OFF STBY MODE C The following Instrument settings are available to be controlled by the Instrument Control Exensions 5 additional rotating knobs Control s Require Installation of Instrument Control Extensions OBS 1 Omni Bearing Selector for NAV 1 Yes It operates like a real OBS fast OBS 2 Omni Bearing Selector for NAV 2 pt Heading Bug AvStackPro provides an option for precession Directional Gryo adjustment Heading Bug adjustment EA a Artifi
7. onal set up is required to connect the AvStackPro to FTS as AvStackPro communicates directly with X Plane FTS received its data from X Plane so as you change settings within AvStackPro both X Plane and FTS or other display software will update accordingly You can mount the Instrument Control Panel over a monitor either displaying gauges directly or through FTS using the screen mounting options available http digitalairservices mounting Connecting to Instrument Control Package The AvStackPro is a micro controller system allowing interface to various control packages and switches AvStackPro Function RE1 OBS 1 RE2 OBS 2 RE3 Directional Gyro Heading Adjustment RE4 Directional Gyro Heading Bug Adjustment RES Altimeter Setting QNH RES Artificial Horizon Adjustment Mounting Panel The AvStackPro is an open panel allowing installation to your Flight Simulator various enclosures and mounting options are available
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