Firstly, please note that an internet connection is not required to use AIR³ as a flight instrument. However, if you do not have an internet connection, you will not be able to access online features such as automatic airspace downloads, live tracking, QNH synchronisation, thermal map downloads, … To access the internet, you can either Read more about Which is better: using a SIM card or using my phone as a hotspot?[…]
Here are a few tips to help you identify what was not set up correctly. Before proceeding, please read the AIR³ XCT Add-On instructions carefully. These initial tests will enable you to verify that XCTrack can communicate with the XCT add-on via various methods, such as automatic events, widget events and button events. These tests Read more about Why is AIR³ XCT Addon not working?[…]
AIR³ has more than enough memory with 128GB of storage. If you need more storage, you can use an SD card BUT after you insert the card, you will be asked if you want to use the SD card as phone storage or as portable storage. DO NOT select Phone storage with data migration! Otherwise, Read more about Can I extend the memory with an SD card?[…]
Yes! Of course. Originally designed for flying, AIR³ is also an ideal tool for many other types of outdoor activities. Based on Android, it can run any Android application. This expands the possible uses without limit. If you need a robust instrument, very readable in direct sunlight, with a large autonomy, waterproof, with a very Read more about Can I use AIR³ as a GPS system for land navigation?[…]
By default, your contacts will not sync unless you install an app that will allow to sync them. You can either find the Google contacts sync on APKmirror or by following this link. Use the app corresponding to your Android version.
The answer is YES! However, you will need to use an eSIM card to convert the AIR³ into an eSIM compatible unit. The eSIM.me solution has been successfully tested, click here. With such eSIM card, where ever you go, you can easily get an eSIM profile to obtain an internet and/or a local phone number Read more about Can I use an eSIM with AIR³?[…]
If you want to test the Fanet&Flarm signal with another device, here are a couple of information to take into account: If you want to make some tests to understand the ins and outs, while not flying, you should first start with XC Guide. XC Guide provides more information about Flarm and Fanet, so that Read more about How to test the Fanet/Flarm Module?[…]
The following instructions are valid for XCTrack and XC Guide. AIR³ Manager won’t upgrade automatically through Play store. As mentioned in the Software upgrade instructions page, you can upgrade apps manually (watch the video), or automatically via Play store. It may happen that the Play store version is not as recent as the version provided Read more about How do I automatically update my apps via Play Store?[…]
Depending on your eyes, you may want to display cities with bigger font.This is how to proceed: Download the Hyperpilot custom xml file here. If you download it from the browser of AIR³, keep your finger on the file for more than one second and select “Save link” in the contextual menu. Make sure the Read more about How to display cities with bigger font on the map?[…]
Adaptive brightness is a very useful feature of AIR³. It greatly increases autonomy. When the device is exposed to more light, the screen adapts and becomes brighter. When the device receives less light, the screen automatically decreases the brightness and thus reduces power consumption. However, you can disable this feature (for example if the upper Read more about How to disable “Adaptive brightness”?[…]
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