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3700 Osuna Road NE
Suite 711
Albuquerque, NM 87109
www.sandia.aero
Figure 11 - Example of Detached Horizon Line
Roll and pitch rates are limited to 400 degrees per second and operation throughout all roll/pitch
angles is supported. If attitude is invalid, the center area will be Red-X’ed. No excessive angle
presentations are provided.
2.10
Slip Indication
Slip is shown in a format that mimics the mechanical inclinometer (white ball in a glass tube).
The left and right stops represent ± 7 degrees. If the internal slip sensor fails, the area will be
Red-X’ed.
Figure 12 - Slip Indicator
2.11
Brightness Adjustment
The screens brightness is either manually or automatically controlled. By default after power-
on, the automatic mode is selected. In the automatic mode, the brightness will be adjusted based
on the ambient light detected by the bezel mounted light sensor.
Pushing the rotary knob displays the brightness adjustment menu. Once displayed, rotating the
control knob left or right will place the unit in to manual mode and increase or decrease the
brightness level. Once adjusted, pushing the knob will clear the menu.
