Flytec 6000

Altimeter-Variometer (Alti-Vario) | Flight Instrument

Paragliding | Paramotoring | Hang Gliding | Microlighting | Hot Air Ballooning

The Flytec 6000 Alti-Vario (Altimeter-Variometer) is the affordable entry into the new generation of intelligent flight instruments, with a compact design and the latest technologies.

Perfectly tailored to the needs of both paraglider and hang glider pilots, the Flytec 6000 is ideally suited to a wide range of users, from absolute beginners to ambitious cross country pilots.

The Flytec 6000 is easy to use with many useful features to help you get the best performance out of your flights, including the new high precision Smart-Filter digital Vario technology with variable response time and excellent filtering.

Flytec 6000 > General Features

• Elegant, compact design
• Shaped ABS casing with soft-grip surface
• Easily operated keys
• Easy instrument settings via user-friendly menus
• Display protection from 1.5 mm Perspex
• Metric or imperial units
• Dimensions: 138 x 74 x 23 mm
• Weight: 182 g (with 2 batteries, without bracket)

Flytec 6000 > Functions / Technical

 Function overview and technical data for the Flytec 6000...

Flytec 6000 > Altimeter functions

• Measuring range: up to 11,500 m / 37,000 ft
• Display: Digital, 5 digits, ft or m
• Resolution of 1 m or 1 ft
• QNH: User can set the altitude with barometric pressure
• QNH: Barometric pressure shown in hPa (hectopascals) or inHg (inches of mercury)
• MSL altimeter user-correctable (no need to send in for calibration)

The 6000 has three independent altimeters:

• ALT1: Absolute altimeter (MSL up to 11,500 m / 37,000 ft)
• ALT2: Absolute or relative altimeter (ft or m)
• ALT3: Relative altimeter (with one button zeroing)

The Flytec 6000 can display ALT1 or ALT2 simultaneously with ALT3.

Flytec 6000 > Variometer Functions (Vario)

• Audio + visual Vario
• Digital technology with adjustable Smart Filter (to adjust for turbulence filter)

Analogue Variometer:

• Display: ± 10 m/s or ± 20 ft/min x 100
• Resolution: 0.2 m/s or 0.4 ft/min x 100
• Patented display with a constant resolution over the entire display area

Digital Variometer:

• Adjustable digital Vario filter
• Measuring range: ± 96 m/s (19,200 ft/min)
• Display: m/s or ft/min x 100
• Resolution: 0.1 m/s or 0.1 ft/min x 100
• Vario Averager - user adjustable from 1 to 30 seconds

Flytec 6000 > Acoustics

• Highly adjustable Vario tone acoustics (user-adjustable)
• 6 volume / loudness settings
• Climb acoustic sound and interval modulation
• Maximum frequency interval adjustable from 3 m/s to 11 m/s
• Adjustable threshold

Flytec 6000 > Clock functions

• Real time clock (12/24 hour) with date and automatic calendar
• Stopwatch: Up to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds
• Automatic flight timer / recording

Flytec 6000 > Thermometer

• Range: -20 ° C to 76 ° C
• Display: ° C or ° F
• Resolution: 0.1 ° C or 0.1 ° F

Flytec 6000 > Flight Log

• Automatic flight timer / recording
• Maximum 40 storable flights (internal memory)

Flytec 6000 > Power Supply (Batteries)

• Power supply: 2 AA alkaline batteries (or NiMh batteries)
• Operating time: Over 250 hours with 2 Alkaline batteries
• Stand-by mode: Several years in stand-by mode with visible display of current time of day (caution for leaking batteries)
• Continuous battery level / voltage monitoring and display (temperature compensated)
• Auto power off when not in use
• Operating temperature: -10 ° C to 60 ° C

Flytec 6000 > Downloads

Download the Flytec 6000 Manual from the Flytec website.

Flytec 6000 > Package

Supplied with:

• Protective pouch.
• Paragliding leg mount
• 2 x AA Alkaline batteries
• Warranty: 24 months

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