| News archive |
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| 1.7. - 22.7.2009 |
Romanian national gliding competition 2009 |
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All 19 club class gliders (IS
29 D2) and 6 twin seaters (IS
28 B2) will be equipped with flyWithCE Flight Recorders
during 2009 Romanian national gliding championship. You can
check the results on the
following page (in Romanian language). |
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- select and delete/hide multiple files |
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- add backward signature compatibility (OLC
comp.) |
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- change the position of IGC and KML files |
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Check change list at the end of the Logbook manual. |
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| 29.6.2009 |
New version of Logbook 1.15 |
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New updated Logbook program. Several changes: |
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- select and delete/hide multiple files |
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- add backward signature compatibility (OLC
comp.) |
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- change the position of IGC and KML files |
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Check change list at the end of the Logbook manual. |
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| 29.6.2009 |
New US sectional maps |
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Added map of St Louis and Seattle. |
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| 21.6. - 5.7.2009 |
Junior world gliding
championship 2009 |
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flyWithCE recorder is not useful only for glider pilots,
but can be used also for other purposes. In Räyskälä airport they have equipped all four tow planes and
two parachute jumping planes with flyWithCE Flight
Recorders. Now they can show that they obey the strict
environmental rules. |
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| 28.5.2009 |
New version of Logbook 1.10 |
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New delete/hide button was added and reported bugs were fixed. |
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| 28.5.2009 |
New USA sectional charts |
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Maps for Jacksonville and Miami were added to the list. |
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| 2.5.2009 |
New version of Logbook 1.05 |
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Updated version of Logbook program was released. This program
fixes flight transfer problems and adds new operation mode -
Work Offline, which is useful if you do not need signed IGC
files. User manual was also updated. |
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| 2.5.2009 |
New drivers for Flight Recorder |
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New driver was published. This driver solves transfer problems
on Windows XP. There is also only one installation for all
Windows operating systems. |
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| 16.4.2009 |
New version of Logbook 1.01 |
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Updated version of Logbook program was released. This program
fixes problems with flight declarations. |
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| 25.3.2009 |
New product - Flight Recorder |
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After almost two years of development and testing two new
flyWithCE products were released. Please check
Flight Recorder and
Logbook web
pages. |
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| 25.3.2009 |
IGC Validation utility 2.00 |
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New Flight Recorder can record signed IGC flights and because of
that validation utility was updated. |
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| 12.9.2008 |
New USA
sectional chart available for download |
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Download map of Huston. |
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| 2.9.2008 |
IGC Validation utility 1.10 |
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Some minor changes were implemented in the IGC validation
utility. Download new version from
download page. |
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| 29.5.2008 |
Navigator version 3.10 |
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New release with Home airport function and updated tasks. Read
more about this release in April 2008
news release. |
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| 18.3.2008 |
New bitmap maps |
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Download maps of El Paso, San Antonio, Dallas - Ft. Worth,
Memphis, Lake Huron and Cincinnati. |
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| 18.3.2008 |
Updated hardware page |
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HP is the only manufacturer producing true Pocket PC devices.
There are several new PDA phone devices, that could run the
flyWithCE software |
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| 28.8.2007 |
Navigator version 3.04 |
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Several bugs were fixed. Update is recommended. |
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| 28.8.2007 |
Navigator version 3.04 |
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Several bugs were fixed. Update is recommended. |
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| 8.8.2007 |
Analyze
version 2.00 |
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New version of the Analyze program. With new version you can now
use the bitmap (raster) maps and you can install program to the
memory card. Please check the updated manual for new features. |
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| 8.8.2007 |
Navigator version 3.03 |
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Minor program update. If you are using Navigator and Analyze,
than update is recommended. |
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| 8.8.2007 |
Updated memory
card installation program |
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Analyze was added to the memory card installation program.
Download one program and install Navigator and Analyze directly
to the memory card without using ActiveSync. |
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| 2.7.2007 |
New USA
sectional charts available for download |
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Download maps of Albuquerque, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago
Klamath Falls, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. |
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| 27.6.2007 |
New USA
sectional charts available for download |
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Download maps of New York, San Francisco and Washington. |
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| 23.6.2007 |
Install
Navigator directly to memory card without using ActiveSync |
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On the Download page there is new
installation program that installs Navigator directly to the
memory card. Memory card
installation manual was also updated. |
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16.6.2007 |
Navigator version 3.02 |
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Service release. EW Avionics flight recorder supported. Upgrade is recommended. |
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| 11.6.2007 |
Navigator version 3.01 |
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Service release. Upgrade is recommended. |
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| 3.6.2007 |
Navigator version 3.00 |
| With new soaring season the new version of the
Navigator is available. There are two main changes: |
| - raster (bitmap) maps can be used as
map background |
| - program produces secure IGC |
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| Check all Navigator changes in
June 2007 news release. |
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| 6.12.2006 |
GPS Simulator version 1.00 |
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New addition in the flyWithCE program range and this is the
first program that not runs on the Pocket PC devices. GPS
Simulator was written primarily for
Navigator testing, but it could be also useful for testing
of other glider instruments also. Check the
GPS Simulator web page for all
features. |
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| 30.8.2006 |
Navigator version 2.24a |
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You can help developing Navigator program by logging and sending
NMEA files to flyWithCE. After
install you should enable NMEA logging by selecting Settings -
IGC - NMEA logging option. |
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Make sure that you have enough free storage memory on your
Pocket PC, because NMEA files could be several megabytes long
for longer flights. You should move NMEA files to PC after each
flight. |
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| 1.7.2006 |
Memory Card installation manual
and Navigator version 2.23 |
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New version of Navigator can be installed and registered to the
memory card. You can check new
Memory Card installation manual. Service release of the
Navigator with minor releases was also released. |
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| 20.6.2006 |
Navigator version 2.22 |
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Service release where several bugs are fixed. For complete list
of changes (features and
prices) please check 2.21 release. |
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| 16.6.2006 |
Navigator version 2.21 |
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New version of the navigator has been released. Check
June 2006 news release for more
information and Order page for new
prices. |
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| 14.5.2006 |
Navigator version
2.10 |
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Service release where several bugs are fixed.
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| 10.2.2006 |
Analyze
version 1.10 |
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Several bugs are fixed in new release and test period has been
extended.
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| 16.1.2006 |
Navigator version 2.00 |
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New improved version of Navigator is released. Please check the
January 2006 news release for more
information and page with
Navigator safety features. |
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| 26.12.2005 |
TaskMan version 1.10 |
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New navigation software for professional navigation equipment.
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| 31.5.2005 |
Navigator version 1.42 |
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This version fixes a problem where
program would lock up when connected to some types of GPS
receivers.
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| 28.5.2005 |
DownLoader version 1.41 |
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If you have Filser or PosiGraph flight recorder than you should
download and upgrade the DownLoader program. |
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| 7.5.2005 |
Analyze version 1.00 |
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New release of the first flyWithCE program. This is new release of
rewritten program, which will run on latest Pocket PC devices.
With Analyze you will be able to check your flight just minutes
after landing.
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| 7.4.2005 |
DownLoader version 1.40 |
New features in DownLoader:
| - default value for pilot name
(useful for club pilots) |
| - download of flight log at connect
is optional |
Short help has been updated.
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| 19.3.2005 |
New version of the Navigator 1.40 |
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10 months passed since last official Navigator update and since
then several new features have been implemented in the program.
Color elevation maps is one of new feature, but please be sure
to read the latest newsletter where all changes are described.
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| 19.3.2005 |
Maps & Data |
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Navigator is the first flyWithCE program that is using color
elevation maps and it is not the last one. Because of that I
have set up the new
Maps & Data web page where you will be able to select a
download the required data. In the future more and more
information will be added to the downloaded database file
(additional map details, airport data, airspace data,...). |
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| 19.3.2005 |
Special offer at Wings & Wheels |
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American distributor has prepared special offer where you
can buy the
TomTom GPS together with flyWithCE Navigator and road
navigation software for a special price. Please check
Wings & Wheels web site for additional information.
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| 10.10.2004 |
Updated
hardware page |
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Several months ago Microsoft has released new version of Pocket PC
operating system - Microsoft Windows Mobil 2003 Second Edition.
With new operating system manufacturers released new devices
(some will be released in the near future months).
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| 30.4.2004 |
New
version of the Navigator 1.37 |
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In new version airspace warning bug is fixed. Program now shows
airspace warning dialog in parameters screen.
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| 20.4.2004 |
New
version of the Navigator 1.36 |
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Several bugs are fixed in new release. If you press MC, Ballast or
Volume MapText new small window will open in which you can
change these settings.
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| 7.4.2004 |
New
version of the Navigator 1.35 |
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This is new Navigator release with new features:
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| 7.4.2004 |
New distributor in United Kingdom |
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LX avionics
Ltd is new distributor for flyWithCE products in United
Kingdom.
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| 2.4.2004 |
Special
price offer for the Navigator |
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Like other programs there is also a special spring price for the
Navigator. Now you can order program for 89 EUR. Check
out order page
for more details.
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| 17.3.2004 |
New
version of the DownLoader 1.27 |
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New version of DownLoader program supports the latest firmware
update of LX1600 instrument from LX Navigation. With this
feature you can download flights from LX Navigation flight
recorders connected to the LX1600 instrument.
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| 5-7.2.2004 |
SSA Convention and AirSports Expo 2004 |
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If you will visit British Gliding Association conference at
Nottingham I would like to invite you to the
LX avionics Ltd stand, where you will be able to test the
flyWithCE programs and find out what new features will be added
to flyWithCE programs this year.
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| 10.2.2004 |
Trial registration for flyWithCE
Navigator |
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Winter trial period is over. Response has been great and I would
like to thank you for the participation.
Because of that I decided to enable free testing of the program
in the future. Now you can get the time limited registration key
on the Registration page. This key
will enable you to use the program without limitations for 30
days (when connected to the GPS).
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| 5-7.2.2004 |
SSA Convention and AirSports Expo 2004 |
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I will come the SAA convention in
Atlanta this February where I will display flyWithCE
programs at the
Wings & Wheels booth.
If you will visit this event I would like to invite you
to come and visit us. |
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| 30.12.2003 |
Happy new year 2004 |
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First I would like to wish you happy and
successful New Year. I would also like to thank you for your
support in year 2003. Right now we are in the middle of the
Navigator test period. I received several comments and some
suggestions are already implemented in next version, which will
be released in the beginning of the year 2004.
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You also asked if I would charge for software updates. I decided
that I that all updates in year 2004 will be free of charge.
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| 15.11.2003 |
New
version of Navigator 1.30 |
This is a new version of Navigator with several new features:
| - wind (calculated and
imported from instrument) |
| - use of wind during final
glide calculation |
| - import of MC and ballast
settings |
| - support for additional
devices |
In two months one year will pass since first commercial release
of Navigator. Program has grown from a simple moving map to a
full featured program for glider pilots. You can find the list
on Navigator feature list page.
Winter test period just started. You can download the
Navigator and test it for free.
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| 12.10.2003 |
New
version of DownLoader 1.26 |
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In new version I fixed bug which occurred sometimes during
communication. I would advise all users to upgrade the program.
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| 21.9.2003 |
New
version of Navigator 1.25 |
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Solved problems with registration on new Pocket PC devices with
new operating system version 2003.
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| 2.9.2003 |
New
version of Navigator 1.24 |
Several bugs are fixed (task editing, repeated task start
detection, IGC flight recorder). There are also two new
features:
| - new MapText - Task
finish (altitude and glide ratio) |
| - program beeps when you
are in waypoint sector |
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| 11.7.2003 |
New
version of Navigator 1.22 |
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Another service release. Vertical and horizontal distance to
airspace is now correctly transformed in all unit settings.
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| 5.7.2003 |
New
version of Navigator 1.21 |
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Bug in file download function has been fixed. After installation
you will have to select files in
Settings - Files dialog window.
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| 26.6.2003 |
New
version of Navigator 1.20 |
Several new features are included in new release of program
Navigator:
| - better hardware support |
| - task and AAT task
support |
| - required glide ratio |
| - set altitude option |
| - IGC flight recorder
option |
| - new registration options |
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| You can read more about new version of
Navigator on the newsletter page. |
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| 26.6.2003 |
New
version of DownLoader 1.25 |
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LX Navigation introduced instrument LX7000pro. According to new
IGC regulations they had to implement 512 bits long RSA security
key. New version of DownLoader is updated to support new longer
security key.
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New distributor in United States of America |
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Tim Mara is new distributor for flyWithCE products in USA. You can
visit his
Wings & Wheels web site.
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New distributor for Australia and New Zealand |
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Luke Dodd is new distributor for flyWithCE products in Australia
and New Zealand. You can contact him on following
Email address.
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| 22.5.2003 |
Navigator and LX1600 in action |
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My friend Aleš Šuster bought his
first glider this winter and in spring he installed new
LX1600 instrument inside the cockpit.
Aleš has enough space in his Mosquito and because of that
he could install Colibri on the instrument panel. If you do
not have enough space you can install Colibri or Colibri BB
somewhere else in your cockpit.
On 22.5.2003 he made his first 900 km flight. You can get
more information on
OLC web site.
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24-27.4.2003 |
AERO International trade fair for general aviation |
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I would like to invite you to
Filser Electronic GmbH booth (B1-310), where you will be
able to see and find out more about flyWithCE programs.
Especially I would like to point out program
Navigator
and new instrument LX1600. |
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| 26.3.2003 |
New
version of DownLoader 1.21 |
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New version solves some problems with additional information
stored in B and K records (usually ENL - engine noise level).
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| 7.3.2003 |
New
version of DownLoader 1.20 |
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New version of DownLoader supports new instrument LX7000 from LX
Navigation and solves some problems during connection to some of
the existing flight recorders.
New version also enables you to download flights through LX1600
instrument.
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| 17.2.2003 |
New
version of Navigator 1.10 |
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Several new features are included in this
version. The biggest news is support for
LX Navigation LX1600 instrument.
In new version user can enter speed polar settings. All
waypoints that are in reach from current position are marked in
Map window and in Goto window. New speed-to-fly MapText window
is added to the list and waypoint MapText window is
extended.
There are also changes in registration
process. You can now buy registration code, which is locked to
device (only LX1600 is supported at this moment) and enter
several registration keys in Register window. If you are a
LX1600 owner I would recommend this option, which is also
interesting for glider clubs. They can buy several LX1600
instruments with Navigator licenses. Members will enter all
registration keys and after that they could use all instruments.
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| 17.2.2003 |
Changes on Pocket PC
page |
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The hottest news is that Dell will release serial cradle and
serial communication cable. If this is true and glider
manufacturers will find proper source of connectors, Dell Axim
could be a very interesting device.
I have also added recommended Pocket PC device section. |
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| 23.1.2003 |
New version of
Navigator 1.03 |
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Only minor changes and few bug fixes. After install please check
device connection settings. |
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| 9.1.2003 |
New version of
Navigator 1.02 |
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Only minor changes and few bug fixes. |
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| 31.12.2002 |
First official
release of Navigator |
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Today I released first official version of Navigator. There are
several changes, which you can check on
Navigator web page.
You can register program on Register page.
I would advise you to first read register instructions in the
middle of the page. You can also purchase Navigator form
Filser Electronic GmbH, who is local distributor for
Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
All DownLoader users can register program Navigator for special
price. This special offer will last until the end of January
2003. |
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| 27.12.2002 |
Changes on Pocket PC
page |
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Some of new Pocket PC devices do not have RS232 interface and
because of that they cannot be connected to glider instruments.
You should be careful and check if your new device has RS232
interface. |
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| 3.11.2002 |
New version of
Navigator 0.86 |
| Only minor changes from
version 0.85. I have corrected the problem where on Pocket PC
2000 devices OS reported missing component. |
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| 10.11.2002 |
New instrument LX1600 |
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| 2.11.2002 |
New version of
Navigator 0.85 |
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Test phase is coming to an end. This is probably the last update
before the start of distribution in November.
In new version users can map different functions to hardware
keys on Pocket PC (four application keys and cursor keys with
action key). With this function you can easily access frequently
used functions.
MapText set-up dialog is also changed. Navigator can display
more parameters if they are provided by hardware. |
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| 2.11.2002 |
Filser Electronic GmbH |
| Company Filser Electronic GmbH will
distribute flyWithCE Navigator with
Jeppesen airspace and airport data for Europe. Users will be
able to update both databases in the future. You can download
Navigator with database form their
web site. |
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| 1.7.2002 |
New version of
DownLoader 1.11 |
| Fixed problem with download of long
IGC files. |
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| 22.6.2002 |
New version of
Navigator 0.65b |
| In new version I fixed several errors
and also included new feature - airspace detector. |
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| 22.6.2002 |
Updated Pocket PC page |
| New HP iPAQ and Toshiba devices were
added to the list. All new devices will have 400 MHz Xscale ARM
microprocessors. HP Jornada devices will be probably
discontinued (because of HP Compaq merger) and because of that I
would advise all owners to buy accessories while they last. |
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| 22.6.2002 |
New version of
DownLoader 1.10 |
| Minor program changes. Fixed problem
of engine noise level on program version for 2.01 and 2.11
operating system. |
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| 22.3.2002 |
Navigator updated |
| Several bugs are fixed in new release
version 0.52b. |
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| 12.3.2002 |
New program -
Navigator |
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This is first beta release of new program that kept me busy for
the last six months. |
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| 17.1.2002 |
Analyze updated |
| On 1.1.2002 old version of Analyze
stopped working. Today I updated version and it will run until
1.1.2003. |
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| 31.12.2001 |
Updated hardware page |
| NEC and Audiovox Maestro devices
added to comparison table. |
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| 9.9.2001 |
Changes on PPC
Hardware page |
| With new version of operating system
many manufacturers also announced new devices. Compaq dominance
is now threatened with new devices from HP and Toshiba. |
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| 23.7.2001 |
DownLoader
- Version 1.02 |
| Minor changes in program |
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| 17.7.2001 |
DownLoader
- Version 1.01 |
| Problem in converter
form native to IGC file fixed. |
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| 10.7.2001 |
DownLoader
- First official version 1.00 |
| Today I released first official
version of DownLoader. In this
version bug with engine noise level (ENL) is fixed. Registration
is also added to About directory |
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| 5.7.2001 |
DownLoader
- Beta version testing ended |
| On 1.7.2001 beta test of DownLoader
program ended. In next days I will release first official
version. I would to thank all users of beta program for their
remarks and error reports. |
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| 30.5.2001 |
DownLoader
- New beta version |
| New beta version 0.80b of
DownLoader program is available. It also supports Palm PC
devices with Windows CE operating system version 2.01 and 2.11. |
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| 20.5.2001 |
DownLoader |
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DownLoader
is new program for downloading flight from FAI certified flight
recorders directly to your Pocket PC device. Flights are written
in standard IGC format and supports flight recorders from LX
Navigation, Filser and SDI Variometer. It also enables you to
upload or download waypoint database and change flight recorder
settings.
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| 10.1.2001 |
Analyze |
| Trial period for
program Analyze is extended to
1.1.2002. Until then program will be replaced with new improved
version. |
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| Back to flyWithCE Home page. |
