FSAvidyne User's Guide

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FSAVIDYNEGAUGE PACK

for FS9 and FSXFLIGHT SIMULATOR COMPATIBILITY AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

This product is compatible with both Microsoft FS2004 (FS9) and FSX. Either FS9 or FSX is required to use this software. For your computer, we recommend that you have at a minimum a 2.8GHZ processor, �GB of system RAM and a �28MB video card for FS9, and at a minimum 3GHz processor, �GB of system RAM (2GB preferred) and a 256MB video card for FSX. Low-end on-board sound chips are NOT recommended. A plug-in sound card, such as a Soundblaster Audigy, is recommended. In some cases, sounds will not work correctly unless you have an adequate sound card. An Internet connection is also required.

Windows XP and Windows Vista are the official operating systems that are supported for use with the FSAvidyne Gauge Pack.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS & CREDITS

Ed Struzynski ....................................................................................................... Gauge Programming

Henning van Rensburg........................................................................ Gauge and Utilities Programming

Matt Kaprocki ..................................................................................... Gauge and Utilities Programming

Todd Nicholson ............................................................................................................Documentation

Jim Rhoads ............................................................................Gauge Graphics and Project Management

CREDITS ....................................................................................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 3-4

REINSTALLING YOUR SOFTWARE ................................................................................................... 5

USING THE INCLUDED FSAVIDYNE UTILITIES ................................................................................. 6

USING THE FSAVIDYNE CONSOLE ................................................................................................... 7

INSTALLING THE FSAVIDYNE GAUGES ........................................................................................8-14

USING THE FSAVIDYNE SETTINGS MANAGER ............................................................................15-20

USING THE FSAVIDYNE PFD AND MFD ......................................................................................21-22

USING THE STEC 55X AUTO PILOT ................................................................................................23

USING THE REGISTRY REPAIR TOOL ........................................................................................24-25

AVIDYNE STUDENT SIMULATOR ....................................................................................................26

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written consent of Flight1 Software.

© 2007 Flight1 Software. All rights reserved.

Visit our Web Site at: www.flight1.com

DISCLAIMER

This software is designed for entertainment purposes only. Although we have designed the FSAvidyne gauge pack to resemble and function as closely as possible to the real Avidyne PFD and MFD gauges, it is not designed as a training device. Not all systems have been simulated, and some of those that have been simulated may not be entirely functional or simulated to 100%.

About This User's Guide

Please take some time to read through this User's Guide to become familiar with the Flight1 Software Gauge Installer, FSAvidyne Settings Manager and the FSAvidyne gauge pack. Taking the time to do this now will allow you to get the most enjoyment out of your new software.

Even though this User's Guide is designed in color to make it easy to read on your computer screen, if you wish to print this User's Guide and save ink at the same time, please choose to print in Grayscale, via your computer’s print dialog screen.

Customer Support

Flight1 Software strives to provided timely, reliable support. The following support options are available:

l Forsupportrelatedtopasswords,ordernumbers,andkeyfiles,pleasevisitourAutomatedSupportSystem at www.flight1.com/view.asp?page=service

l If you need further support related to one or more of items above, please use our Support Ticket System at www.flight1.com/ticket.asp

l FortechnicalproductsupportrelatedspecificallytotheFSAvidynesoftwarepackage,pleasevisitourTechnical Support Forum at www.simforums.com/forums/

Please note that the Support Ticket System should not be used for technical product support.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

l Because the FSAvidyne gauges are closely modeled to the real-world Avidyne Entegra PFD and MFD, we suggest using the actual Avidyne Pilot's Guides, available directly from Avidyne, to familiarize yourself with their use. The Avidyne Pilot's Guides fully explain the FSAvidyne PFD and MFD features and provide details for correct real-world use. The Avidyne Pilot's Guides for Piper PA28 and PA32 have been installed for you and can be accessed via your Start Menu. Start - All Programs - Flight One Software - FSAvidyne.

l TheuseofsomeFSAvidynePFDfeatures(suchastheflightdirector)requirethatthefeaturebepresentin the aircraft that the gauge is installed into. For example, if you install the FSAvidyne into an aircraft thatdoesnotfeatureaflightdirector,theflightdirectorontheFSAvidynePFDwillnotdisplay.

l The FSAvidyne MFD gauge is designed to be used with single- or twin-engined, piston-powered aircraft. Itisnotdesignedforusewithturbo-propaircraft(i.e.Cessna208,KingAir,etc)orjet-poweredaircraft,therefore, we don't recommend that it be installed in these types of aircraft. Accuracy of the gauge depends on the gauge being able to read the power settings of the aircraft correctly, so installing the gauge into a non-piston-powered aircraft can result in erroneous or sometimes non-existent gauge function.

l Any of the separate utilities, including all relevant documentation can be accessed at any time from your Start Menu. Start - All Programs - Flight One Software - FSAvidyne.

l Ifyouwouldliketo,youcanaddyourFSAvidynegaugestoyourselectedpanel(s)usingFSPanelStudio®. If you don't already own FS Panel Studio®, a demo is provided with the FSAvidyne Gauge Pack to familiarize yourself with the FS Panel Studio® software. FS Panel Studio is a powerful tool that allows greater control and more functionality when installing gauges. The full version can be purchased at www.flight1.com and is compatible with both FS9 and FSX.

l The FSAvidyne gauges are not embedded into the panel, rather, they are installed as separate windows ontopofthepanel.Ifnecessary,youcanmakefinaladjustmentsfromwithinFlightSimulatorjustlikeany other pop-up window.

l TheF1GaugeConfigutilityautomaticallymakesabackupcopyoftheoriginalpanel.cfgfileeachtimeyou add or remove a gauge. For example, after adding the FSAvidyne gauges to the Beech Baron 58, thepanelconfigfilewiththenewgaugeswillbenamedPANELandoriginalbackupwillbenamed'panel_001_f1gc'.Ifyouneedtorestoretheoriginalpanelconfigfileinthefuture,simplydeletethepanel.cfgfilenamedPANEL,thenrenamethepanel.cfgfilenamed'panel_001_f1gc'backtoPANEL.

l Before running the FSAvidyne Settings Manager, you must install the FSAvidyne gauges into an aircraft panel. If you've manually installed the FSAvidyne gauges or used another utility such as FS Panel Studio®, you must ensure that you manually add the FSAvidyne Settings Manager .ini paths to the gauge entries as described on page 14.

l The FSAvidyne Gauge Pack is compatible with both FS9 and FSX. You must install the FSAvidyne Gauge Pack separately into each version of the simulator using the dialog selection on the installation setup screen.

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REINSTALLING YOUR SOFTWARE

Backing Up Your Original Download File and Your Key File

Afteryou'veinstalledyoursoftware,pleasetakeamomenttobackupyouroriginaldownloadfile(thefileyou downloaded when you purchased the product - it has a red airplane icon and is labeled Flight One Pur-chasingModule)andyourkeyfile,bothofwhicharesavedtoyourharddiscinthefolderthatyouspecifiedbeforethedownloadprocess.BothofthesefilesshouldbebackeduptoaCD-RomoraDVD-Romsothatyou can reinstall the product in the future.

Reinstalling Your Software

1) Double-clicktheoriginaldownloadfile(theFlightOnePurchasingModule)toruntheinstallationwrapper.

2) Makesuretotemporarilyturnoffanyanti-virussoftwareandanyotherdiscutilitiesthatmayberunning in the background.

3) Onthemaininstallationwrapperscreen,presstheCLICKHERETOREINSTALLbutton.

4)EnsurethatyourcomputerisconnectedtotheInternet,thenfollowtheonscreenpromptstoselectyourkeyfileandenteryourpassword.Onceyourpurchasinginformationisvalidated,thesoftwarewillbe extracted to your hard disc and the installation will start automatically.

5)Aftertheinstallationcompletes,makesuretorebootyourcomputerbeforerunningthesoftwareforthefirsttime.ThiswillensurethatanyDLLs,fonts,etcgetregisteredwithWindowsandwillensuretrouble-free use.

Click Hereto Reinstall

Do not back up the Extracted Program File that's located in your C:\Flight One Software folder. In most casesthisfilecannotbeusedtoreinstalltheproduct.Ifyoureinstalltheproductusingthisfile,youwillmost likely receive a license error when you run the software. Always be sure to back up and reinstall fromtheoriginalfilethatyoudownloadedwhenyoufirstmadeyourpurchase.

The FSAvidyne Gauge Pack is compatible with both FS9 and FSX. You must install the FSAvidyne Gauge Pack separately into each version of the simulator using the dialog selection on the installation setup screen.

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USING THE INCLUDED FSAVIDYNE UTILITIESIncluded with the FSAvidyne Gauge Pack are several utilities that you should become familiar with. These utilities can be accessed through the FSAvidyne Console or separately through your Start Menu. These utilities, plus the FSAvidyne Console, FS Panel Studio® Demo and all pertinent documentation can be found in your Start Menu as shown below:

Start - All Programs - Flight One Software - FSAvidyne

After the FSAvidyne Gauge Pack is installed, the FSAvidyne Console will run automatically. Please be sure to read through this documentation prior to using the FSAvidyne Console. If necessary, the FSAvidyne Console can be closed, then restarted at a later time after you've become familiar with its use.

F1 Gauge InstallerTheF1GaugeInstallerisasimpleutilitythatyoucanusetoquicklyandeasilyinstalltheFSAvidynegaugesinto Flight Simulator. Instructions for using the F1 Gauge Installer can be found on pages 8-13 of this User's Guide.

FSAvidyne Settings Manager The FSAvidyne Settings Manager is a utility that allows you to change many parameters related to the FSAvidyne PFD and MFD to suite the particular aircraft you have installed the gauges into. Instructions for using the FSAvidyne Settings Manager can be found on pages 14-19 of this User's Guide.

FSAvidyne Console

The FSAvidyne Console is a utility that is used to access the F1 Gauge Installer, the FSAvidyne Settings Manager, the FS Panel Studio Demo and the FS Registry Repair Tool, all in one convenient location. Instructions for using the FSAvidyne Console can be found on page 7 of this User's Guide.

FS Registry Repair ToolTheFSRegistryRepairToolandasimpleutilitythatfixestheWindowsregistrypathofyourFlightSimulator installation. Instructions for using the FS Registry Repair Tool can be found on pages 22-23 of this User's Guide.

FS Panel Studio® Demo

The FS Panel Studio® Demo is provided to showcase FS Panel Studio. FS Panel Studio® is the best tool available for creating and editing Microsoft Flight Simulator Panels. Instructions for using FS Panel Studio® are installed separately and can be found in your start menu along with the utilities listed above.

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USING THE FSAVIDYNE CONSOLE

The FSAvidyne Console is a utility that is used to access the F1 Gauge Installer, the FSAvidyne Settings Manager, the FS Panel Studio Demo and the FS Registry Repair Tool, all in one convenient location.

l PresstheF1GaugeConfigbuttontostarttheF1GaugeInstaller.Afteryou'vecompletedinstallingtheFSAvidyne gauges into your aircraft of choice, close the F1 Gauge Installer to return to the FSAvidyne Console Setup screen.

l After your FSAvidyne gauges are installed into your aircraft of choice, press the Settings Manager buttontolaunchtheFSAvidyneSettingsManager.Afteryou'vecompletedinputtingthesettingsspecificto your aircraft of choice, close the FSAvidyne Settings Manager to return to the FSAvidyne Console Setup screen.

l Once completed, you can either close the FSAvidyne Console or press the FSPS Demo button to launch the installer for the FS Panel Studio® Demo. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the FS Panel Studio® Demo to your computer.

The FSAvidyne Console can be accessed at any time from your Start Menu.

Please note that Flight Simulator should NOT be running while using the FSAvidyne Console or any other FSAvidyne Gauge Pack utilities.

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INSTALLING THE FSAVIDYNE GAUGES

TheF1GaugeInstallerisasimpleutilitythatyoucanusetoquicklyandeasilyinstalltheFSAvidyneGaugePack, plus any other Flight1 Gauge Packs that may become available in the future.

Remember, the F1 Gauge Installer can be accessed via the FSAvidyne Console or via your Start Menu.

l Begin by verifying the path to your Flight Simulator installation is correct. If it's not correct, press the BROWSE button next to the displayed path of your Flight Simulator version (either Flight Simulator 9 or FlightSimulatorX)andfollowthepromptstolocateyourFlightSimulator.exefile.

l After verifying that the path to your Flight Simulator installation is correct, select the version of Flight Simulator in the drop-down box that you wish to add or remove gauges from, then press the NEXT button.

Ifyouwouldliketo,youcanaddyourFSAvidynegaugestoyourselectedpanel(s)usingFSPanelStudio®. If you don't already own FS Panel Studio®, a demo is provided with the FSAvidyne Gauge Pack to familiarize yourself with the FS Panel Studio® software. FS Panel Studio is a powerful tool that allows greater control and more functionality when installing gauges. The full version can be purchased at www.flight1.com and is compatible with both FS9 and FSX.

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l Click to highlight the gauge pack that you would like to install into your desired aircraft (in this example, FSAvidyne),thenpresstheNEXTbutton.

l Click to highlight the aircraft that you would like to install the gauge pack into from the list of available aircraft in the left-hand column. After the aircraft is highlighted, the available panels for that aircraft will be listed in the right-hand column. Click to highlight the panel you would like to install the gauges into, then press the NEXT button.



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Available Gauges

Available Gauges - Displays the gauges that are available for installation within the chosen gauge pack.

Gauge Properties - Displays the properties of each gauge separately.

l Displayswhetherthechosengaugeisinstalled(indicatedbyagreencheckmark).

l SelecttheAspectRatioofthegaugetofityourmonitor'saspectratio.Mostnon-widescreenLCDmonitorsuse a 5:4 aspect ratio. Most CRT monitors use a 4:3 aspect ratio. Select the same aspect ratio as your monitor to ensure that the gauges are displayed without distortion.

Gauge Properties


l Adjust the X and Y positions of the gauge and the width and height of the gauge to the nearest pixel. Left-click the padlock to unlock the preset gauge aspect ratio and adjust the width and height separately.

4:3AspectRatio:800x600/1024x786/1152x864/1600x1200

5:4AspectRatio:1280x1024/1600x1280Common Aspect Ratios

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l To install the FSAvidyne gauges into your panel, follow these simple steps:

1) Clicktohighlighttheparticulargaugeyouwouldliketoworkwith.Inthiscase,choosethePFD.

2) Selectyourmonitor'saspectratio,thenadjustthesizeofthePFDbychangingthewidthorheightvariables.

Youcanfine-tunethePFD'spositionbychangingthecoordinatesintheGaugePropertiesdialog.

The FSAvidyne gauges are not embedded into the panel, rather, they are installed as separate windows ontopofthepanel.Ifnecessary,youcanmakefinaladjustmentsfromwithinFlightSimulatorjustlikeany other pop-up window.

Notice that the width and height variables are locked to keep the aspect ratio of the gauge correct.

Position the PFD on the panel by left-clicking anywhere on the gauge, holding down your left mouse button, then dragging the PFD into the desired position. Notice that the 'X' and 'Y' coordinates in the Gauge Properties dialog are updated as you move the PFD around on the panel.


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Before selecting another gauge, write down the size and position coordinates of the gauge that you previously installed. This will allow you to line up the remaining gauges more accurately, since when another gauge is selected, the previous gauge will disappear. This utility supports one gauge being visible at a given time. If you need to set the gauge size and position to default, press the RESET button.

TheF1GaugeConfigutilityautomaticallymakesabackupcopyoftheoriginalpanel.cfgfileeachtimeyou add or remove a gauge. For example, after adding the FSAvidyne gauges into the Beech Baron 58, thepanelconfigfilewiththenewgaugeswillbenamedPANELandoriginalbackupwillbenamed'panel_001_f1gc'.Ifyouneedtorestoretheoriginalpanelconfigfileinthefuture,simplydeletethepanel.cfgfilenamedPANEL,thenrenamethepanel.cfgfilenamed'panel_001_f1gc'backtoPANEL.

3) Onceyou'resatisfiedwiththesizeandpositionofthePFD,clicktheADD/REMOVEGAUGEbuttontoadd the PFD to the panel. The Gauge is Installed tick mark in the Gauge Properties dialog should have agreencheckmark.AfterthePFDisadded,left-clicktohighlightthesecondgauge(theMFD),resizeand position it, making sure that the size is the same for both the PFD and MFD, then press the ADD/REMOVEGAUGEbuttontoaddtheMFDtothepanel.Oncecomplete,repeattoinstalltheremainingtwogauges(theF1Stec55XAPandF1FD/APSwitch).


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4) Onceyou'resatisfiedwiththesizeandpositionofthegauges,presstheSAVEbuttontosavethegaugeconfiguration,thenclosetheF1GaugeConfigorusethePREVIOUSbuttontogobackandinstallthegauges into another panel.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT USING FS PANEL STUDIO®

TO INSTALL THE FSAVIDYNE GAUGES

WhenyouinstalltheFSAvidynegaugesintoyourpanelusingFlight1GaugeConfig,eachgaugeisinstalled in a separate window that overlays the original embedded gauges.

If you install the FSAvidyne gauges into your panel using FS Panel Studio®, you have more control over how the gauges are installed. For instance, you can embed the gauges into your panel and install asecondinstanceofeachgauge(anenlargedpop-upofthePFDandMFDforexample),butsomeparameters must be manually edited to ensure that the gauges display correctly and so that you can use the FSAvidyne Settings Manager to modify the parameters of the PFD and the MFD to suit the aircraft that they're installed into. Ifyou'veusedtheF1GaugeConfigutilitytoinstallthegauges,theseparameters are automatically written for you and nothing more needs to be done. If you’ve used FS Panel Studio® to install the gauges, please see the next page for more information.


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The PFD and MFD gauges each have a text variable that’s dependent on how those gauges are installed. The text variable is as follows: main(ifthePFDandMFDareembedded)orpopup (if the PFDandMFDareinstalledinaseparatewindow).

If you’re using FS Panel Studio® to embed the PFD and MFD gauges into your panel, you must include the information shown in blackbelowinthepanel.cfgfilePFDandMFDgaugeentries.Noticethevariable is main, since the gauges are embedded, and that each path points to the aircraft panel you’ve installed the gauges into. For example:

[Window00]file_1024=Baron_background_1024.bmpident=MAIN_PANEL

gauge36=f1_entegra!PFD,202,163,135,135,main C:\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\beech_baron_58\panel\fsavidyne.inigauge37=f1_entegra!MFD, 202,410, 135,135,main C:\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\beech_baron_58\panel\fsavidyne.ini

If you’ve using FS Panel Studio® to install the PFD and MFD gauges into a separate window, you must include the information shown in blackbelowinthepanel.cfgfilePFDandMFDwindowgaugeentries.Notice the variable is popup, since the gauges are installed into separate window, and that each path points to the aircraft panel you’ve installed the gauges into. For example:

[Window01]ident=911

gauge00=f1_entegra!PFD,0,0,500,444,popup C:\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\beech_baron_58\panel\fsavidyne.ini

[Window02]ident=912

gauge00=f1_entegra!MFD,0,0,440,390,popup C:\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\beech_baron_58\panel\fsavidyne.ini

EachpathshownintheexamplesaboveshouldpointtoyourFS9orFSXpanelfolderforthespecificaircraft panel that you've installed the FSAvidyne gauges into.

The gauge numbers and paths shown above are an example. Your exact gauge numbers and paths may vary.


Theident=numberforthePFDMUST be 911

Theident=numberfortheMFDMUST be 912

This information relates to the PFD and MFD only. This information is not necessary for the

Stec 55X auto pilot or the auto pilot switch

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USING THE FSAVIDYNE SETTINGS MANAGER

TheFSAvidyneSettingsManagerallowsyoutomakeanumberofdifferentconfigurationchangestotheFSAvidyne gauges to suit the particular aircraft you've installed the gauges into.

Before running the FSAvidyne Settings Manager, you must install the FSAvidyne gauges into an aircraft panel. If you've manually installed the FSAvidyne gauges or used another utility such as FS Panel Studio®, you must ensure that you manually add the FSAvidyne Settings Manager .ini paths to the gauge entries as described on the previous page.

When you make changes in the FSAvidyne Settings Manager for the particular aircraft panel you've chosen, those changes are automatically saved for both the current session and for any future sessions. There is no need to re-run the FSAvidyne Settings Manager unless you want to change settings.

The aircraft picture displayed in the FSAvidyne Settings Manager does not correlate to the aircraft you've chosen via the Aircraft Selection drop-down box.

TheuseofsomeFSAvidynePFDfeatures(suchastheflightdirector)requirethatthefeaturebepresentin the aircraft that the gauge is installed into. For example, if you install the FSAvidyne into an aircraft thatdoesnotfeatureaflightdirector,theflightdirectorontheFSAvidynePFDwillnotdisplay.


Several different templates are provided for different aircraft and engine types. The different templates approximate the V-Speeds for a given aircraft that uses that type of engine. These settings may or may not match the settings for your chosen aircraft. It is up to you to verify that it matches your chosen aircraft, and if it doesn't match, to enter the correct V-Speeds, RPM warnings and engine horsepower to match your aircraft.

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Configuration Selection Tabs-Clickonthesetabstobringupthedifferentconfigurationsettingsoptions.IncludedareGeneralsettings(defaultview),PFDsettings,MFDsettingsandAdvancedsettings.

Aircraft Selection Drop-Down Box - Click on the drop-down box to choose an aircraft that you have installed the FSAvidyne gauges into.

Panels Selection Drop-Down Box - Click on the drop-down box to choose the desired panel for the specificaircraftthatyou'vechosen.

FS Version Selection - Click to change between FS9 and FSX aircraft that have FSAvidyne gauges installed.

Template Selection Drop-Down Box - Use to select a template type. Included choices are 4 cylinder, 6 cylinder, Twin 4 cylinder, Twin 6 cylinder and SR22.

ConfigurationSelectionTabs

Aircraft Selection Drop-Down Box

Panels Selection Drop-Down Box

Template Selection Drop-Down Box

FS Version Selection


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Selected Template Type - Displays the current template type selected.

Speed Tape Options - Allows you to input V-Speeds for your selected aircraft that are indicated accordingly onthePFD.VmcandVyseavailablefortwinenginesonly.SeedefinitionsofV-Speedsonthenextpage.

Deviation Indicator Type - Use to select different ILS needle indicator types that are displayed on the PFD. Choose from Arrow, Hollow Diamond or Solid Diamond.

RPM Warning-AllowsyoutoadjustlowandhighRPMwarningsforyourspecificaircraftthatwilldisplayon both the PFD and the MFD.

Engine HP - Allows you to input the actual engine horsepower of your selected FS aircraft.

Optional Elements-UsedtoconfigureoptionalPFDdisplaysettings.SeemoreinformationabouteachofthespecificOptionalElementsonthenextpage.

Selected Template Type

Speed Tape Options

Deviation Indicator Type RPM WarningEngine HP

Optional Elements


The values that you input should match the aircraft that you've installed the FSAvidyne Gauge Pack into. This will ensure that the gauge is calibrated correctly. Using incorrect values can cause the gauge to not read correctly. Some of these values, such as engine hp and high rpm can be found in your aircaft's aircraft.cfg file.Othervalues,suchasV-speeds can be found in your aircrafts pilot's guide.

Auto Pilot

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Startup Screen-TogglestheAHRSWarmupSequenceonandoff.

OAT Display-TogglestheOAT/TAS/GSdisplayonandoff.WhenOATDisplayistoggledOFF,TASandGS are indicated on the PFD.

Engine Gauges - Toggles the MAP, RPM and FF gauges on and off. When toggled on, the gauges are shown on the PFD.

Flight Director-Togglestheflightdirectordisplayinaircraftthatsupportaflightdirector.

Horizontal Heading Indicators - Toggles the compass points on and off on the ADI. When toggled on, compasspoints(N,S,etc)aredisplayedontheADIhorizon.

Auto Pilot-UsedtoselectwhichautopilotyourselectedFSAvidyne-equippedaircraftwilluse,eithertheF1 Stec 55X auto pilot or the default FS auto pilot. Using the F1 Stec 55X auto pilot will ensure compatibility with thePFDandrequirestheinstallationoftheStec55XautopilotgaugeandtheFD/APswitchincluded.

VSO StallingSpeedortheminimumsteadyflightspeedatwhichtheaircraftiscontrollableinthelandingconfigurationatmaximumgrossweight.

VS StallingSpeedortheminimumsteadyflightspeedatwhichtheairplaneiscontrollable.

VFE MaximumFlapExtendedSpeed is thehighestspeedpermissiblewithwingflaps inaprescribedextended position.

VA Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which you may use abrupt control travel.

VNO Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be exceeded except in smooth air, and then only with caution.

VNE Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be exceeded at any time.

VX Best Angle of Climb Speed provides the best altitude gain per unit of horizontal distance, and is usually use for clearing obstacles during takeoff.

VY Best Rate of Climb Speed provides the best altitude gain in the shortest amount of time.

VG Best Rate of Glide Speed provides the best glide distance in an engine out scenario.

Vmc Minimum control speed with the critical engine inoperative.

Vyse Speed for best rate of climb with the critical engine inoperative.



Definitions ofAircraft V-Speeds

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Map Update Rate - Adjusts the update rate of the MFD map display. Setting the slider toward SLOW will cause the map to update less often and setting the slider toward FAST will result in the map updating more often. Increasing the Map Update Rate may cause performance issues on some systems.

EMax Engine Management - Toggles the EMax Engine Management system on and off. EMax provides a fuel totalizer, an automatic leaning function and a percent horsepower display. EMax Engine Management is available only on single-engined aircraft.

VFR/IFR Defaults - Pressing either button automatically selects the appropriate Declutter - Visible Range valuesforeitherVFRorIFRflightrules.

Declutter - Visible Range - Use the drop-down boxes to make custom settings to each of the Visible Range values for the corresponding map display advisory. VisibleRangevaluesaredisplayedinNM(NauticalMiles).

Label - Used to toggle on and off the corresponding advisory item on the Map display.

Map Update Rate

EMax Engine Management

VFR/IFRDefaults

Declutter Setup - Visible Range

Label


The visible range values are provided as a starting point. Higher visible range values can lower display performance on some systems. If you experience display performance issues, lowering the visible range values can result in improved display speed.

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Advanced Options-Usedtoconfigurethefollowingadvancedoptions:

Traffic Warning Distance - The distance in NM within which an “intruder” must venture to trigger an action-inthiscaseatrafficwarning.

Traffic Caution Distance - The distance in NM within which an “intruder” must venture to trigger an action-inthiscaseatrafficcaution.

Traffic Alert Altitude Difference - The unsafe altitude difference in FT. Anything outside of this distance is not considered a threat.

Traffic Scan Interval-ThetimeinsecondsbetweenTCAStrafficsystemscans.

MFD Startup Time - The startup time in seconds of the MFD.

Advanced Options

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USING THE FSAVIDYNE PFD AND MFD

General Use

Because the FSAvidyne gauges are closely modeled to the real-world Avidyne Entegra PFD and MFD, we suggest using the actual Avidyne Pilot's Guides, available directly from Avidyne, to familiarize yourself with their use. The Avidyne Pilot's Guides fully explain the FSAvidyne PFD and MFD features and provide details for correct real-world use. The Avidyne Pilot's Guides for Piper PA28 and PA32 have been installed for you and can be accessed via your Start Menu as shown below:


Pilot's guides for different aircraft can be downloaded free of charge directly from Avidyne at the website below:

http://www.avidyne.com/techpubs.shtm

PFD and MFD Click-Spots


Push Knob In

Rotate KnobLeft

Rotate KnobRight

Push Knob In

Rotate KnobLeft

Rotate KnobRight

Push Buttons Push ButtonsOpen/CloseWindow

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USING THE FSAVIDYNE PFD AND MFD

l All click-spots are activated using left mouse clicks. The PFD and MFD rotary knobs can be activated using either left mouse clicks or your mouse's scroll wheel.

Push Knob In

Rotate KnobLeft

Rotate KnobRight

Push Knob In

Rotate KnobLeft

Rotate KnobRight

Push Buttons Push Buttons

Scroll forward to turn knobs to the right and scroll backward to turn knobs to the left.

TheOpen/CloseWindowclick-spot isdesignedtobeusedwhenyouhaveasecondinstanceofthegaugeinstalled(anenlargedpop-upforexample).Presstheclick-spottoopenthesecondinstanceofthegauge.Ifyoudon’thaveasecondinstanceofthegaugeinstalled,pressingtheOpen/CloseWindowclick-spot will close the current gauge.

The FSAvidyne gauges are highly-refined, featured-packed gauges that represent the real-worldAvidyneEntegraflightdecktoadegreefound innootherAvidynegaugepackforFlightSimulator.However, not all features in the real-world Avidyne gauges are simulated in the FSAvidyne gauges and some simulated features may not be simulated 100%.

Open/CloseWindow

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USING THE STEC 55X AUTO PILOT

General Use and Click Spots

�) Heading Button2) NAV Button3) Approach Button4) Reverse Approach Button5) Altitude Hold Button6) Altitude Capture Button

21 3 4 5 76 8 9

10

11

�) Vertical Speed Button8) Vertical Speed Decrease (Scroll Backward)9) Vertical Speed Increase (Scroll Forward)�0) Flight Director / Auto Pilot Toggle On��) Flight Director / Auto Pilot Toggle Off

l All click-spots are activated using left mouse clicks. The VS rotary knob can be activated using either left mouse clicks or your mouse's scroll wheel.

l PressingtheNAVbuttontwiceengagesGPSSsteeringmode.UsethismodetotrackaGPSflightplan.

l Altitude capture is initiated using the Altitude Capture Button hot-spot. For example, input your cruising altitude into the FSAvidyne PFD, then input the vertical speed desired into either the FSAvidyne PFD or the Stec 55X auto pilot. Engage the auto pilot and press the Altitude Capture Button hot-spot. The aircraft will follow the vertical speed pitch angle and level off automatically at the desired altitude.

l TheFlightDirector/AutoPilotswitchisathree-wayswitch.Pressingitonceturnsononlytheflightdirector. Pressing it again engages the auto pilot.


We have provided a separate Pilot’s Guide for the Meggit Stec 55X auto pilot. The Stec 55X auto pilot Pilot’s Guide been installed for you and can be accessed via your Start Menu as shown below:


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USING THE REGISTRY REPAIR TOOL

Sometimes you may move Flight Simulator to another location, or reformat your system, and the Flight Simulatorregistrysettingbecomeslostorinvalid.TheFSRegistryRepairToolfixestheWindowsregistrypath of your Flight Simulator installation. It works with both FS2004 and FSX. To run the Registry Repair Tool, select Registry Repair from the Tools drop-down box in the FSAvidyne Console.

l ChoosewhichversionofFSyouwouldliketofixtheregistrypathto-eitherFS2004(FS9)orFSX.


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l Manually locatedthefolderthatyourFS9.exeorFSX.exefileis locatedusingtheWindowsExplorerdialogthatpopsup,thenclickontheFS9.exeorFSX.exefileandpressOPEN,thenOK.

USING THE REGISTRY REPAIR TOOL


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