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Some feedback from pilots currently evaluating the new and enhanced software
“With the new software, the CN Vario is better than my Schuemann which has been installed in my ships for the past 20 years....The Netto and TE compensation are the best ever”
John Seymour (SM)
"Overall, you have an excellent instrument here! It’s the best vario I’ve ever used. It has instantly improved my flying. The CNv will be my primary Vario for the upcoming racing season. Once you get the USB problems fixed you’ll have a great product. I’m looking forward to the XC version!”
Bif Huss (H7)
“Bloody good vario”
G Dale
Not all testers had such glowing praise but we are making rapid progress in fixing any and all issues which have arisen and we are very confident that all our customers will be this happy within a few weeks.
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Our first round of beta testing has gone well and we are now ready to get more customer input. We are looking for about twenty pilots able to fly this coming weekend, willing to provide feedback, and willing to accept the risks that always accompany beta releases.
Anyone interested in helping us should email Gary Kammerer (gary@clearnav.net) and he will send you the latest beta, plus installation instructions and the new PC utility app.
New features and improvements include:
- A highly effective automatic cruise/climb algorithm with the option for a manual override
- Faster TE response with even better gust rejection
- Wind speed and direction screen
- Basic get home GPS navigation
- Electronic (no TE probe) TE option
- In-flight adjustment to TE probe response
- Unrestricted units choices
- An improved PC utility app
- Better and simpler update process
Cold, windy and blue here but I have flown four days for about 11 hours.
Several pilots are currently flight testing the latest code for the ClearNav Vario "Club" model. In addition to numerous improvements in basic variometry functions, we have added wind calculations and basic navigation.
So far the vario is meeting all our expectations and we are still aiming at a March 31 release.
We are also progressing with the additional features required for the XC model and will announce a target release date soon.
Richard Kellerman & Tim Welles, Lake Seminole Gliderport, FL
ClearNav Alpha Software version 2.2.0.42 is available in the download section.
Changes in 2.2.0.42 since Version 2.2.0.38
- Fixed 302 communications bugs
……waypoint upload
……MC, bugs and ballast synchronization
……log file download
- SUA voice alarms
- Flarm alarm displays for at least 16 seconds
- Fixed below sea level filling with ocean color
Detailed CNv status information is available in the CNv Vario / Overview menu ... or here.
ClearNav Alpha Software version 2.2.0.38 is available in the download section.
Enhancements included multiple upgrades since version 2.2.0.25:
2.2.0.28:
- Declares task when edited or selected
- Improved MAT Add waypoint function
- Fixed waypoint editing
- Older thermal tracks change to hollow circles
2.2.0.31 - 2.2.0.38:
- Flarm improvements
- Display of Flarm ADS-B and Mode C traffic
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A CNv manual for the Club Version is available here CNv Manual.
ClearNav CNv software version 1.0 is available in the download section.
ClearNav Vario Profile Editor software version 2.2.15 is available in the download section.
ClearNav Beta Software version 2.2.0.22 is available in the download section.
- The Flarm Alarm (when connected) displays as a split page on the ClearNav similar to the SUA alarm.
- An audible alarm is heard along with the displayed alarm.
- The Flarm audio and/or screen alarm can be shut off under Pilot Preferences.
ClearNav Software version 2.2.0.21 is designated as the current release. This version is available in the download section.
A new ClearNav Software version (2.2.0.21 BETA) is available in the download section.
A new ClearNav Software version (2.2.0.14 BETA) is available in the download section.
ClearNav Instruments is pleased to announce the hiring of David Masson, a well known glider pilot, soaring weather forecaster and programmer in the UK.
David’s responsibilities with CNi are to work with other members of our company to improve the reliability, speed and features of our ClearNav Flight Computer.
We welcome David to the ClearNav Team!
David’s impressive qualifications as a Glider Pilot and Software Designer/Developer can be found here.
ClearNav helps Team Pipistrel and Penn State University win the NASA 2011 Green Flight Challenge (more...)
A new ClearNav Software version (2.1.0.525 BETA) is available in the download section.
We now expect to be able to ship either late this year, or early next year, with the timing controlled largely by manufacturing leadtimes. (Expanded Status Here ...)
A new Firmware version (40) is available in the download section.
A new ClearNav Software version (beta) will be released shortly. - containing the following enhancements:
- OLC Support
- OLC distance achieved during the flight may be displayed
- Easier more intuitive Task Entry/Selection/Edit. The Task List tab has been moved to the Ribbon Menu.
- New Pilot Selected Display Options Available:
- L/D to Active Waypoint
- Achieved L/D current glide
- Numeric Speed-to-Fly for MC setting, glider weight and glider polar
- GPS Ground Speed
- Achieved Distance on Task
- Wind Component(HW/TW)
- Time of Day
- Track Error
- Added map zoom level of 15 mi to reduce screen clutter
- Password Protected Pilot Profile (for club gliders)
ClearNav Instruments continues to be pleased with the performance of our prototype variometer and we remain confident that when released it will outperform any other vario on the market.
Unfortunately, delays in software and hardware development, and establishment of vendors for required parts and assemblies, necessitate a delay in introduction of the production vario to midsummer.
Product testing continues and we expect to build ten pre-production units for further testing in the next few weeks.
We apologize to our dealers and customers for this delay. We expect you will be very satisfied when the new ClearNav variometer does arrive.
We have some exciting enhancements coming soon for ClearNav!
OLC Support
- Distance achieved
- FAI Triangle Optimization Tool
Task Entry/Selection/Edit
- The Task List tab has been moved to the Ribbon Menu - easy and intuitive
New Pilot Selected Display Options Available:
- L/D to Active Waypoint
- Achieved L/D current glide
- Speed to Fly for MC setting, glider weight and glider polar
- GPS Ground Speed
- Achieved Distance on Task
- Wind Component(HW/TW)
- Time of Day
- Track Error
Reduced Screen Clutter (Added map zoom level of 15 mi)
Password Protected Pilot Profile (for club gliders)
PowerFlarm Support (timing to be determined by PowerFlarm availability)
ClearNav Banner advert placed on SoaringCafe site.
Vario testing is progressing on schedule. The bezel was moved to a more compact and removeable inner ring to simplify installation and reduce the panel footprint.
Today we shipped two ClearNav Instruments varios to South Africa (Blomfontein) for testing. Tomorrow we ship a third to Australia. Not all functions are yet enabled, but we expect to learn enough about the basic variometric performance to allow us to move forward towards production. Amongst numerous advanced features, the vario stores all sensor data to a USB stick during flight. This will greatly aid both troubleshooting and planned further development.
We are aiming to announce a price and features matrix soon.
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