Wireless? Every pilot knows the benefits of wireless instrumentation – non-conductivity in the event of power line contact, no pre-flight hookups, and the elimination of harmful static discharge that can damage your instruments. Eliminating the problems associated with infra-red wireless systems, the Flytec instruments benefit from a proven FM radio connection that links the envelope sensor with the instrument in the basket. And with thousands of different digital codes, you can be confident that your instrument reading will be as one-of-a-kind as your envelope’s color pattern. Unique, with no interference from neighboring balloons.
Why heads-up? Because they attach to the upright, where you can easily see them. Why relocate your passengers when you don’t have to?
Why Flytec? The 3040 has dominated balloon instrumentation in Europe for years, and with its’ recent FCC certification, we are pleased to make it available as an option on all Camerons. Some of the characteristics that have made the 3040 so popular are shown to the right.
Altimeter: The altimeter displays readings in feet or meters, up to an Absolute altitude of 26,000 feet or 8,100 meters.
Variometer: The 3040 has a visual display that shows both analog and digital readings. The analog display is in the form of an easy-to-read LCD pointer that shows 2000 ft/min ascent or descent rates with a resolution of 40 ft/min over the entire range. The digital readings numerically display over a range of 2000 ft/min ascent or descent, with a resolution of 20 ft/min.
Temperature Measurement: The Flytec’s built-in wireless receiver features a display that can read in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. Plus, the Flytec offers several temperature audible alarm features – including a pilot-adjustable temperature alarm that lets you set your own personal never-exceed temperature. A factory-set threshold temperature alarm is also set to the never-exceed envelope temperature.
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Superior service and support |
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Unparalleled remote envelope temperature sensing reliability |
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User-customizable settings |
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User-friendly interface with tactile buttons that can be used with gloves |
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Accurate, rugged and reliable design |
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RF shielding |
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Real-time clock and stop watch |
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Real time display in 24 hour format |
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Stopwatch with start-stop-lap-reset function |
Transmitter: The temperature transmitter that is mounted in the top of your envelope is microprocessor-controlled with an automatic ON-OFF function. When the temperature differential between the transmitter housing and the end of the sensor lead inside the envelope is less than 20 degrees, the transmitter goes into sleep mode, waking every 30 seconds to test for a differential – and to decide whether it should power up and begin transmitting to the receiver mounted in the basket. That means you never have to worry about turning the envelope transmitter either on or off – it does it automatically, all by itself !
