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April 8, 2012- New ClearNav Beta Software Released (more...)
January 4, 2012- David Masson Joins CNi (more...)
October 3, 2011- Pipistrel Article (more...)
September 12, 2011- Software Updated (more...)
August 23, 2011- Vario Status Update (more...)
August 4, 2011- Flying TATs added to Tips & Tricks
June 23, 2011- Firmware and Software Updated (more...)
April 13, 2011- Vario Update (more...)
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Welcome to ClearNav Instruments |
State-of-the-art instrumentation for the soaring community |
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| Chip Garner takes Second Place at 2012 Seniors with production prototype - "I arrived at the Seniors without a working audio variometer and
planning to fly the CN variometer on the practice day. Between the
rain and last minute changes to the vario software I did not get to
try it until the first contest day. This was also my first flight of
the season and I was anticipating spending a good part of the day
learning the new vario and remembering how to climb. |
| I knew the variometer was excellent in the first thermal off tow.
Finding the core and staying with it seemed easy and intuitive
immediately. Coming from the 302 I needed no learning curve with this
variometer. Overall I would say it is a little better than the 302.
It seems a little more positive. I felt like I was not guessing quite
as much about whether I should take a thermal, or if I was really in
the core." - Chip Garner |
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The ClearNav Variometer (CNv) is ready to ship! The CNv is a state-of-the-art soaring instrument which combines airmass sensing and display with a secure flight recorder and navigation functions.
The CNv continues the ClearNav design philosophy of providing robust, configurable products which are simple to use and require a minimum of heads-down time in the cockpit. While every CNv ships with a complete package of hardware, features and functions are enabled via software updates, allowing pilots to select the performance package appropriate to their needs.
The CNv is offered in three performance packages:
- Club Package: High performance speed-to-fly variometer with wind display and Get Home navigation feature. MSRP $1200
- Cross Country Package: Adds secure flight recorder and task declaration with data outputs to drive third-party navigation displays. MSRP $1,700
- Competition Package: Adds task entry and management, navigation, and full integration with ClearNav Flight Computer. MSRP $2,000
Initial shipments will be limited to the Club Package. Upgrades to Cross Country and Competition levels will be available in the second and third quarter of 2012.
Product Features Matrix
FUNCTION |
FEATURE |
MODEL |
DELIVERY |
Variometer |
Instantaneous and average lift |
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Variometer |
Speed-to-fly with audio and visual prompts |
Club |
Q1 2012 |
Variometer |
Pneumatic (TE Probe) compensation |
Club |
Q1 2012 |
Variometer |
Electronic compensation |
Club |
Q1 2012 |
Variometer |
Automatic cruise/climb mode switching |
Club |
Q1 2012 |
Variometer |
Instantaneous Wind |
Club |
Q1 2012 |
Variometer |
User configurable warnings |
Club |
Q2 2012 |
Navigation |
“Get Home” based on takeoff location |
Club |
Q2 2012 |
Navigation |
Cambridge Dataport Output GPS and Air Data |
XC |
Q2 2012 |
Navigation |
Task Creation |
Comp |
Q3 2012 |
Navigation |
Waypoint management |
Comp |
Q3 2012 |
Navigation |
Task management |
Comp |
Q3 2012 |
Navigation |
Task display |
Comp |
Q3 2012 |
Navigation |
ClearNav Data Integration |
Comp |
Q3 2012 |
Flight Recorder |
IGC Secure Flight Recorder |
XC |
Q3 2012 |
Flight Recorder |
GC Task Declaration |
XC |
Q3 2012 |
Flight Recorder |
OLC Flight Recorder |
XC |
Q3 2012 |
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Air Data Computer
The ADC can be mounted attached to the display... or mounted separately to allow maximum flexibility for tight spaces behind panels. |
The ADC utilizes a state of the art sensor package:
- pressure (pitot, static, and T.E.)
- three-axis accelerometer
- two axis rate sensor
- three-axis magnetometer
- five Hertz GPS receiver
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Display Unit
- High-visibility mechanical pointer driven by a stepper motor, a dot matrix LCD, and two rotary encoders for control
- Backlit display for optimum visibility and super high contrast
- Less than 200ma current draw
GPS Flight Recorder with Navigation Capability
- IGC secure flight recorder
- Support for task entry and declarations
- Basic navigation screen providing distance, altitude required, and heading
- “Get Home” feature based on takeoff location, ideal for club operations
Integration and Management
- Software driven updates for all basic and advanced features via USB interface; no need to pull the device from the panel
- USB uploads/downloads for tasks, flight logs, etc.
- PC Utility for waypoint and task management
- Seamless integration to ClearNav flight computer using CANBus interface
- Serial output in Cambridge Aero Dataport format provides position and wind information for use by third-party navigation displays
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The ClearNav Flight Computer |
A no-compromise integrated cockpit navigational instrument and display providing full situational awareness for glider pilots.
- State-of-the art VGA display
- Sophisticated software functions
- A full-function remote keypad
- Multiple installation options
- A simple user interface
- Integral GPS & secure IGC Approved flight recorder
- FLARM Interface and displays.
- Airspeed/wind input compatibility
- Near unlimited memory and easy data transfer
- Vibrant, bright display eliminates squinting- easily readable in full sunlight
- Single screen and Glide-Amoeba makes viewing alternate landing spots simple and straightforward
- Focus on flying with the Turn Area Task Management feature – stop making distracting, constant adjustments and inputs in the air
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