Colibri II
– Flight recorder and navigation instrument
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Flying with Colibri II
To get the best out of the Colibri II, it is important that some preparation is done prior to the flight –
trying to configure the instrument or set up a task while flying the glider may spoil your whole day! Pre-
flight preparation will ensure that the flight will be both successful and enjoyable.
After turning on the unit you the main page with vario indicator appears. Check if the units and vario
filter are set correctly in the setup menu. Also check if the automatic mode for the thermal assistant is
on or off (according to your preference) so you will not be disturbed in flight when thermalling.
Check the internal battery voltage and if needed recharge it.
Under setup/logger double check, that the pilot and glider information is correct. Check the logging
interval (typically in the 6-10 sec range). Any new or corrected data under this settings, will
automatically apply to the flight declaration.
On the TP navigation screen check if TPs of interest are preloaded. If not, upload them using the SD card
under setup/SD card/load TP.
Check the task in the TSK navigation page to ensure the correct task has been loaded. If you change or
edit any point in task setup, it will automatically declare the new task in the flight header. You can set
the task manually or transfer it with the *.hdr file from setup/SD card/load info.
Check if the screensaver mode is on or off. If you wish to use the Colibri II as a logger only then the
screen saver will extend battery duration for 3 hours.
