Details

 Vega/ Altair Standard 

This unit derives GPS information from an attached flarm device or from another GPS compatable source. Altair does support upload and download from the EW micrologger if one wants to attach an external logger.
Note: We recommend using the Vega vario engine with Altair as this was the original design philosophy but due to a large number of existing installations already having a C302 or Borgelt B50/500 you can just order the Altair which works with these units. However, some of the upload features used for Vega are not used in the other systems, like customising the vario tones, setting low voltage thresholds, changing the flap switch settings etc. Whilst not show stoppers sometimes it is nice to be able to do these things via a software control menu and the Vega is current 2008 technology.

NEWS for those with small panels. There is a portrait version of XCsoar that allows you to rotate your Altair 90 degrees. Contact us for more info.

Downloads

Altair Pilot Manual 

XCSOAR  Info box guide 

Altair Mounting hole and cutout dimensions

Altair External dimensions

Altair mounting bracket options

Altair Pro Glide computer and display.

WARNING - staring at this screen will give you an irresistable urge to go gliding! To put it simply this display is the best I have ever seen. Installed in my Ventus2cx it is fully readable in direct sunlight - Guaranteed! Throw away those tiny hard to see PDAs! This has a large 5.7inch diagonal screen (heaps bigger than a PDA AND no need for external cabling and swivel mount ) with easy to use functional push buttons for hotkey operation and small rotary encoder knob with push button for scrolling.

The manufacturers avoided the use of touchscreens as they are not suitable for aviation ( how many Garmin 430's etc have this? ), you loose some contrast and it does not avoid mechanical damage and damage caused by UV light exposure - believe us, they will eventually fail.The computer and software is based on the freeware XcSoar which has been running for years on PDA's around the world. This version of XcSoar has been tailored for Altair and optimised for xc soaring and comp use by pilot feedback over the last 12 months making this the only fully debugged system on the market!

There are too many features to list here so we have provided a link to the Triadis website so you can view the products. SwiftAVionics is the Sole Australian and New Zealand distributor - please contact us for pricing. (see www.triadis.ch )

Further technical enhancements allow operation in 40 plus degree heat ( recently demostrated at Benalla when the ground temperature was 42! ). Really low power consumption - far superior to a PDA as they do not use excessive backlighting, rather the screen is transflective allowing natural light to aid viewability and a light sensor to control the backlight.

Software updates via SD or flash memory stick. Display of flarm traffic, obstacles, terrain , airspace , AAT, FAI , what if I turn home now , fly to nearist - the list is endless. The screen allows you to set it up a simple or as advanced as you like - KISS mode or Geek mode - your choice. This system is suited for club flying, local X/C soaring or advanced comp pilot or record breaker - customise the screen to suit the pilot, not to suit the manufacturer or his programmer!

Accessories

Vega by Triadis - $2875

MiniOz Flarm Engine - $769