iGlide Manual 2.0_EN
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1. iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 0 and later www butterfly aero iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 A Revision History Revision Datum Status 2 2EN 17 July 2012 translation from german version 2 3 September 3rd 2012 edited 2 3 September 3rd 2012 edited 2 3 February 4th 2013 edited B New Updates Version Release Date e DropBox support e user waypoints e HotSpot integration glidepolar editor new navbox type for better airspace overview improved wind calculation livetrack24 com support SkyInfo support http air software de use of magnetic sensors for heading 2 09 February 4th 2013 Autor Butterfly Butterfly Butterfly Butterfly News Kommentare translation EN Spelling errors corrected Added 2 07 features Added 2 09 features Many more small improvements and bugfixes iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 1 Introduction 4 Legal Notices 4 Safety 4 Liability 2 2 2 4 Trademarks and intellectual property 4 Technical Notices 4 Support 4 2 Installing iGlide 5 Buying iGlide 5 Installing iGlide 6 GPS and Data sources 6 3 Data 8 Data in iGlide 8 openAlIP Data 8 Data Management 8 Additional data purchased2. separately 9 4 Functionality 10 The Map in iGlide 10 Leaderline 11 Trackline 22 22 2222 nn nnn nnn nn nnn nn nn nnn nnn nn nnn nn 2 2 24 11 o E EE A EE E 11 Weather 4 4 7 2 11 Nav Boxes 11 Side View Nav BOX 12 Airspace Nav BOX 12 Navigation 13 Detailview 13 Direct to from the MAP 13 Menu DirectTo function 22 22 2202 2220 0222 13 Menu NEAREST Function Planning and flying routes tasks 13 Rule Ty peS 22 22 nn nn nnn nnn nnn nnn nn nnn nnn nnn nn nnn nn nn nnn nn nn nn nnn na anne naan nanan nnnnnannan 14 Turnpoint properties areasS Sectors 14 Flying Asigned Area Tasks 15 Dynamic Routing 15
3. Planned route e g Speed Task 7 16 AAT Sectors Waypoint Sectors Finish Starting lines 16 Free Task 2222 2 nn nnn nnn nn nnn nn nn nn nn nnn nanan nnnnnnnnnnan anna nannananannananannanannesanannananan 16 Calculations 16 Safety altitudes 16 Polars 22 on nnn nn nn nnn nnn nnn nn nn nn nn nen nn nanan nanan nn nnnan anna nannananannanannnnanannananannananan 16 MacCready and Ballast 2 n necnnnneoenannnnnnennnnecnenennenenncnsncnnenannene 16 Flight Recording 17 Validation 222 22 2 22 2222 nn nena nnn nnn n nn nena nena 17 Entering Flight Info IGC Flight Info 17 Downloading Data 2 2 2222 22a nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn n nnn 17 Communication with iTunes 17 iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 13 Introduction Legal Notices Safety The pilot is ultimately responsible for all flight decisions and for operating the aircraft safely at all times iGlide does not eliminate the need for an effective lookout prudent flight pl
4. anning and safe flying For Situational awareness only Never rely on iGlide Never make safety critical decisions based on displayed information Liability Butterfly Avionics GmbH will not be liable for errors changes omissions in this document specifications are subject to change without notice Butterfly Avionics its associates development team suppliers manufacturers and data suppliers accept no responsibility for any damage or claims that may arise from use of iGlide Trademarks and intellectual property Trademarks referred to in this document are the property of their respective holders Any decompiling disassembly reverse engineering or modification of iGlide are strictly prohibited without specific written permission from Butterfly Avionics GmbH Technical Notices iGlide i0S Devices do not have a JTSO or FAA TS0 airworthiness certification for equipment Make sure that it is legal to use iOS devices and IGlide in your aircraft Installation and operation must be on the basis of non interference with and no hazard to the existing suite of other certified equipment necessary for safe flying operation or installed to comply with official requirements Support To get support please write an eMail to support butterfly aero For questions concerning the AppStore or Apple devices please contact Apple support iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 4 Installing iGlide Buying iGlide This manual refers to t
5. d iPad 2 or newer iPad mini all Older hardware versions that are still supported Device Version iPhone 3GS iPod touch 3rd generation iPad iPad 1 Installation iGlide is installed directly through the Apple AppStore More details on the AppStore and the process of buying Apps can be found here http www apple com support iphone applications Updates All Updates are downloaded directly through the AppStore You will GPS and Data sources External GPS source To be fully functional iGlide requires external GPS Datasources Some GPS Sources are System Manufacturer Description Butterfly Order MIO CarKit Mio Mount with integrated GPS 61 010 001 and Powersupply GNS1000 GNS Bluetooth GPS Receiver 2 000 004 Butterfly Interface Modul Butterfly Interface Module for FLARM 2 100 001 Europe only You can buy everything necessary directly at www butterfly store de iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 Simulator Mode iGlide has an intefgrated simulator that allows for testing and training how to use iGlide on ground To activate the simulator go to Menu gt Settings gt nua GPS und Dat ote GPS and Data sources and activate the simulator switch there Simulator Simulator Little joystick controls are overlayed over the map that can steer the aircrafts position in simulator mode WiFi Interface iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 7 Data Data in iGlide iGlide features many possib
6. dvanced task data In iGlide Pro or in other iGlide editions with pro features enabled sophisticated FAl Rule based task data can be entered Rule Types You can define all rule types according to latest FAI specifications Certain ruletypes have certain options E g an Assigned Area Tasks have a task time whereas a racing task does not have a task time to be set up Depending on the rule type certain properties such as minimum or maximum task time areas and waypoint behavior are set Turnpoint properties areas sectors Turnpoint areas sectors can be defined on the basis of FAI rules Also complex sectors e g such as keyhole can be used You can set turnpoint properties such as areas or altitude limits for each waypoint in the turnpoint detail view To enter the detail view simply tap on a turnpoint whilst editing a route gt iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 14 Flying a task When you are finished editing your new task tap on the done button in the upper right corner Your task is now ready to be activated To activate a task open the task and tap on the activate Button on the lower end of the page If you want to cancel a route you can go back to the route menu and tap on the cancel Button Waypoint sectors are displayed transparently on the map iGlide automatically switches to the next waypoint after successfully completing the current waypoint after FAI rules In this case the
7. g please contact us We will then integrate it with the next update of iGlide want to display Graphical Nav Boxes Next to simple text value Nav Boxes there are also Nav Boxes with graphical content available iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 Ziel WPT Anhunitshohe am nachsten Wegpunkt incl Sicherheitshohe Glettptac Seeder are l Ruse Gy ony lomersicte 7 Rarhein 26 6km Om 42 Side View Nav Box The sideview shows your future flight path from the side showing terrain and airspaces You can choose between direct and planned course sideviews and vary the displayed length Airspace Nav Box The airspace Navbox always shows your current relative airspace separation Graphical Nav Boxes require lots of processing speed Especially older devices should not have more than one Nav Box with graphical content on one page Nav Box Magnification The size of lower hand Nav Box pages can be doubled by tapping on a Nav Box a Gte e iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 12 Navigation Display of Airports Navaids and Waypoints Detailview Further information about airports navaids waypoints etc is displayed in comprehensive detail views You can access e g an airport detail view via the contextual menu on the map Detail views contain all available data e g an airports frequnecy runways etc Direct To Function Direct to from the MAP If you want to directly navigate to a po
8. he most complete edition of iGlide with all features Some of the described features are not part of every iGlide edition If you want to use all described features please buy iGlide Pro or upgrade your iGlide edition to unlock all features Editions in Europe in Europe iGlide can be obtained in three different editions in the Apple AppStore When buying iGlide you can choose from three different options Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 iGlide lite 29 99 iGlide Advanced Adv Features 99 99 ee 79 99 iGlide Pro 199 99 Pro Features Pro Features 99 99 99 99 Upgrades through In App Purchases It is possible to unlock features of other iGlide editions via In App Purchases To purchase upgrades go to Menu gt Settings gt Buy Upgrades and Data and buy the desired feature set A Reinstall Upgrades If you have reinstalled IGlide please go to Menu gt Settings gt Buy Upgrades and Data and tap on Restore previous purchases to reinstall previously bought upgrades When deleting iGlide from your device and want to reinstall it make sure to use the same AppStore user Europe and Edition as in your previous purchase If you use a different user you will have to pay again iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 5 Installing iGlide Compatible Hardware iGlide is running in full functionality on the following hardware Device Version iPhone 4 or newer iPod touch 4th generation or newer iPa
9. ilites of importing and handling data Included are polar files and openAIP aeronautical information as well as a high resolution graphical terrain map Preloaded data can be updated directly in iGlide internet connection required Other data can be imported in many common formats openAlP Data On www openaip net you can review and modify the iGlide databaes E g errors can be corrected or additional data can be added Datasets are synced with openAlP weekly Data Management Alle Data is managed in the Menu Go to Menu gt Settings The section Data gives you options to all used kinds of data Aeronautical Data Preloaded aeronautical Data and terrain maps can be managed here Menu gt Settings gt Nav and Map Data You can activate inna Karten und Naviga deactivate countries and manage the displayed data in each country Deutschland Terrain Maps If you have internet access you can download Map Data for specific countries directly in each country page WiFi Osterreich gt Connection required iaai Frankreich If you experience issues with downloading in your device go to http www butterfly aero support to download maps manually and install them via iTunes You can import maps via iTunes file syncronization You can find information about iTunes File Syncronization below in this manual Importing own data You can also import own datafiles into iGlide and use them in addition to the preloaded da
10. int on the map i e aiport navaid etc tap on the point enter the detail view via the contextual menu that appears and then press the direct to button in the upper right corner Menu DirectTo function Tap on the menu and then Direct To to access a searchable list of all airports in all active countries Enter the detail view and then press the direct to button in the upper right corner C Aichach jy Aierntchen Menu NEAREST Function TheNEARESTfunctioninthemenu P A Albstadt Degerteki p o w i shows all close airports sorted by oO w Ppa Q Aendort Eder distance O oa AMstedt 5 j Astold C Herremtpich C Altdort Hagenhausen A Speyer Marertem City O Sinsheim C Ludwigshafen Dan 2 Q Bruchss Planning and flying routes tasks Creating a route In the Menu under Route you can find a list of all saved routes iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 13 To add a new route tap on the button in the upper right corner In the occuring form you can enter a name for your route chose a rule type and add delete and sort waypoints S Achmer Depending on the set rule type you are able to define certain properties of waypoints such as waypoint areas SO Metchen o bravara If your new route is finished tap done in the upper right corner If you wish to fly the route you have just edited tap on the activate button on the lower hand side of the view Entering a
11. m kb HT4094 1 Connect your iOS device to your computer using the included Dock Connector to USB cable Launch iTunes 9 1 or later on your computer Select your iOS device from the Devices section of iTunes Click the Apps tab and scroll down to the bottom of the page Chose iGlide iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 17 Compatible File Types To import files simply add them to the upper folder in the iGlide folder structure Added files are automatically imported File Type DAT CUP PLR TXT ASP AIP MAP Description Waypoints and outlanding sites Cambridge Format Waypoints and outlanding sites SeeYou Polar Files WinPilot OpenAir Airspace Files iGlide Airspace Files Butterfly XML File iGlide Map File iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 18
12. oved along the degrees of freedom defined by the applied set of rules E g when flying an AAT target points are movable inside areas Free Task All waypoints in free tasks are movable You can add any deaired number of dynamic points to a free task Calculations Final Glide Calculation The final glide calculator in iGlide is based on most modern algorithms Final Glide altitude is computed over terrain and any number of waypoints dynamic points etc Calculated values are shown in NavBoxes in the sideview and on detail pages to any airport Additonally final glide altitudes are shown on the map Depending on current zoom final glide arrival altitudes are either displayed in text e g 100m or color coded like traffic lights Green means arrival altitude is 100m or more yellow between 100m and 0 red below 0 Safety altitudes In the Menu under Flight Parameters gt Safety Alt a reserve altitude can be set which is subtracted from arrival altitudes as a safety margin Polars The final glide calculator is based on aircraft specific data You can chose your aircraft type in Menu gt Flight Parameters gt Aircraft MacCready and Ballast The final glide calculator is also based on the current MacCready value and ballast as well as bug contamination All parameters can be set in Menu gt Flight Parameters Q You can access the flight params directly with a tap on the upper NavBox bar Wind Calculation iGlide automa
13. sector switches its color from red to green Go back to the route menu to change the current waypoint in a task if you want to fly to a different waypoint tuner se 38 2km 1297m 283 Flying Asigned Area Tasks Asigned Area Tasks AAT can be flown with a target point based optimization engine Nav Boxes permanently show the calculated time of arrival and the optimum required average speed Target points are automatically moved if a more optimal position within an area is reached Dynamic Routing Dynamic Route Points If you want to replan your current route you can insert one or many dynamic points to your planned route E g when flying a task you can drag your route arround an obstacle to find out if you are still on final glide altitude or not To add a dynamic point to your route tap on the map at the desired location and in the appearing menu tap on insert point Dynamic points can be dragged on the map and the planned route behaves like a rubberband To delete a dynamic point tap on the point and in the appearing menu tap on delete point Depending on the current task rule type dynamic points behave differently iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 15 Planned route e g Speed Task The planned waypoints are not movable The planned route can be dragged away with the help of dynamic points AAT Sectors Waypoint Sectors Finish Starting lines Points on sectors or finish starting lines may be m
14. splay a leaderline The leaderline is a circle with a certain radius in minutes of Flighttime It gives you the location you will be in the set up timeframe You can adjust the time in the menu gt settings gt view gt Leaderline Trackline The Trackline shows your flown track on the map Its color depicts climb and sinkrates Green means climbing red means falling You can adjust the trackline length in minutes under menu gt settings gt view gt Trackline OLC iGlide can depict your current OLC optimized flight distance in realtime You can activate the OLC distance depiction under menu gt settings gt view gt OLC Weather iGlide shows METAR weather information to airports that have this information available METAR data is shown as colored flags at the airport symbols and can be reviewed in the airport detail view of METAR enabled airports Nav Boxes Nav Boxes in iGlide On the lower and upper hand side of the Map Nav Boxes that are little boxes with flight specific information are shown You can swipe through different Nav Box pages and adjust displayed datasets according to your needs Setting up Nav Boxes You can personally adjust Nav Box pages and content under Menu gt Settings gt Nav Boxes Q Simply Tap on a certain Nav Box and chose the value you mareom NavBox Anordnung Maca Dist WPT WPT acheter beat ETE n chster WPT ETA n amp chster WPT WPT Ankunft If a desired Nav Box is missin
15. tasets or instead of the preloaded datasets Datentyp Beschreibung DAT Waypoints and outlanding sites Cambridge Format CUP Waypoints and outlanding sites SeeYou PLR Polar Files WinPilot TXT OpenAir Airspace Files iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 8 Datentyp Beschreibung ASP iGlide Airspace Files AIP Butterfly XML File MAP iGlide Map File You can import data via iTunes file syncronization more info see below FlarmNet Data iGlide uses FlarmNet to identify FLARM targets The most recent Flarmnet database can be directly downloaded inside iGlide Internet Connection The menu entry Internet connection can be used to disable internet connections from iGlide to Butterfly servers e g for data updates A Using the internet connection may cause connection and data fees Additional data purchased separately It is possible to purchase additional data dirdctly in iGlide The following data can be purchased Data Quelle AIP Germany Approach plates for DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH Germany Data can be pruchased in Menu gt Settings gt Buy Upgrades and Data iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 Functionality The Map in iGlide The terrain in iGlide is based on elevation data with a resolution of one arc second The terrain map is prepared with the aid of special technology which gives the map a three dimensional effect The contrast range of the topographical and terrain data
16. tically calculates wind direction and speed and takes wind into account when calculating arrival altitudes Wind is calculated when circling At least three circles have to be completed before wind is determined Wind can also be manually entered You can enter wind in Menu gt Flight Parameters iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 16 Flight Recording Flight Recording IGlide records flights in different formats also GC Format Flight recording is always enabled kine Flugdaten Logger IGC Flight Into Validation Generated IGC Files contain basic validation mechanisms G Record and are OLC blue valid Entering Flight Info IGC Flight Info You can enter your personal IGC Headerinformation Flight Info in Menu gt Settings gt Flight Recorder Logbook iGlide logs all flight in the integrated logbook You can access the logbook in Menu gt Logbook and Statistics Downloading Logs from third party devices You can download logged Flights from third party devices currently EU only The follwoing devices are compatible Device Format FLARM compatible IGC Downloading Data Enter the Menu go to Flights and Statistics gt Download IGC Files The follwoing dialogue guides you through the download process Communication with iTunes File Sharing You can exchange files between iGlide on your iOS device and Apple iTunes Please find more detailed information here http support apple co
17. varies depending on the zoom factor This ensures that the right information is provided for the right zoom level You can adjust display options here Menu gt Settings gt View Zooming and Panning You can pinch to zoom and swipe to pan the map in iGlide If you want to recenter the aircraft when panning touch the back button that appears in the mid low area of the map when panning JLachen Sp Lachen Sp Double Tap switches between the two most common zoom nask fap eal 1297m 283 factors In the upper right corner the current zoom is depicted screen width in km or miles Context specific information You can access information to specific airports navaids waypoints airspace directly by tapping on the map Tap next to a point of interest a contextual menu appears Airspace Airspaces in iGlide are depicted on the map You can access a ie a 07 19 N A vertical aispace view by tapping on a certain location and selecting airpspace overview in the contextual menu that then appears Approach Plates If approach plates have been purchased you can overlay them directly on the map To overlay an approach plate tap on an airport and tap on the little Charts burron that appears in the context menu To close the overlay repeat the process WALLDORF lt gt Insert Point r Append To Route iGlide User Manual Software Version 2 01 10 Other Map Elements Leaderline iGlide can di
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