Since XCTrack 0.9.9.0 (beta) you can directly see the thermal map layer on both XC Map widget or Task Map widget. You can read below, other ways to get such thermal spots out of the kk7 database . These are now considered as “Old way”… 1/ Thermal hotspots 2/ Thermal map 1/ To get the Read more about Can I see the thermal map and/or hotspots on my AIR³[…]
To use this feature, you need to configure both the AIR³ (Google account) and a Google Drive (Reading/writing rights for this Google account + Openair files with the right naming) as described in this page . If the configuration is not right, you will get this message.
In the event of a rapid descent with a large change in pressure, you might feel a short moment with the sound of the vario, weaker than usual, while using AIR³ 7.3 or 7.3+. This is due to a significant pressure difference between the inside of the unit and the outside. The pressure will quickly Read more about Why is the vario sound weaker after a rapid descent (7.3)?[…]
If you want to return the device to its original state when it was new, check this FAQ. AIR³-XCTrack is preconfigured with ideal settings, according to its specificities. AIR³ Manager communicates with XCTrack to set it ideally. Maybe you have made some changes to the interface or to other settings but you actually prefer to Read more about How do I reset XCTrack/AIR³ to its default settings?[…]
With an internet connection, XC Guide is able to get commercial traffic and transfer the data to XCTrack through a TCP link. To know more about this feature and how to configure it, check this VIDEO.Check also more explanation here.
To know more about Fanet, Flarm and Livetracking, check this FAQ… AIR³ 7.3+ or AIR³ 7.35+ has an integrated Fanet and Flarm module. To enable it for flying, you can either enable it with XCTrack, or with XC Guide. WARNING: the module should be activated ONLY with XC Guide or with XCTrack. NOT both. The Read more about Enable Flarm/Fanet on AIR³ 7.3(5)+?[…]
If you have lost your AIR³ or if it has been stolen, you can maybe find it back depending on what you have done when you received it and if you have inserted a SIM card or not. As an Android tablet, you can set a Google account. Make sure to enable location history.By logging Read more about How can I find my AIR³ that I have lost?[…]
A lot of AIR³ pilots are Apple minded. Before going AIR³, they are wondering if they will be able to use AIR³ and if AIR³ is compatible with their Apple computer. AIR³ is based on Android, but you do not need to be familiar with Android to use AIR³. Unlike other flight instruments, AIR³ is Read more about Compatibility with Apple smartphone or computer[…]
AIR³ is equipped with a performing GPS. However, you may experience some problems to get a good GPS signal in certain cases. Here are a few hints to discover why you would have faced such issue. If you still face issues after following these recommandations, send us a small video through whatsapp showing 1/ the Read more about Difficulty to get GPS signal?[…]
You can either create a route manually in Menu/Navigation/Competition task, adding one by one the different turnpoints you want to follow, or create a route easily on a webpage (on a map) and then transfer it to AIR³/XCTrack through QR code. Watch the tuto video related to that topic in the Videos tuto page. The Read more about Create a route/flight plan/task[…]
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