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Elevation files
Manuals and Guides

Alfapilot Manual

Alfapilot ManualVario Sound Configuration Manual for SeRi Fly 3.8b or higher

Update firmware Manual

Quick Guide for Maps

Share2AP - Drivers - Backup

Share2AP v1.1

App for share Waypoints and XCTrack Tasks from android devices to SeRi Fly

Backup SDCard (content of internal memory)

Driver for Win – XP/7/8/10

Maps with Contour Lines V4
Elevation files

Links of Interest

Air Spaces - |OpenAir - OpenAip|

HotSpots - Thermal files GPX

WayPoints manager

Route planner

Video-Tutorials (Spanish)

(SRF) Main Menu
(SRF) Settings: Pilot data - Glider data - System
(SRF) Settings: Sound Config
(SRF) Settings: Display adjust - Managers (Waypoints...)
(SRF) Settings: Managers (Maps, Downloads...)
(SRF) Settings: Flight values - Keys - About us...
(SRF) Fly Book
(SRF) GNSS Status
(SRF) Flight Screen - Edit Screen
(SRF) How to configure and use FANET
(SRF) How to scan QR task Code
(SRF) Importing XCtsk files
(SRF) How to configure and use Touch Widgets
(SRF) Main Menu
(SRF) Settings: Pilot data - Glider data - System
(SRF) Settings: Sound Config
(SRF) Settings: Display adjust - Managers (Waypoints...)
(SRF) Settings: Managers (Maps, Downloads...)
(SRF) Settings: Flight values - Keys - About us...
(SRF) Fly Book
(SRF) GNSS Status
(SRF) Flight Screen - Edit Screen
(SRF) How to configure and use FANET
(SRF) How to scan QR task Code
(SRF) Importing XCtsk files
(SRF) How to configure and use Touch Widgets

Frequently Asked Questions

My computer does not recognize my alfapilot when connecting by usb ?
How can I restart or force the shutdown of my alfapilot ?
My alfapilot does not turn on, what can I do ?
Do I hear a slight noise sound or electronic buzzing, is it normal?
The values of the Vario are erratic?
What happens if I reset my alfapilot ?
Does my alfapilot not receive a GPS signal or is it slow to receive it ?
How can I perform a satellite reception test ?
Can my cockpit affect the GPS signal ?
Where is the GPS antenna located in my alfapilot ?
How are the folders organized in my alfapilot ?
What is the difference between the Beta and Release versions of SeRi Fly ?
In SeRi Fly, how do I access the configuration of a Widget ?
What type of WayPoints files are compatible with SeRi Fly ?
How can I import a route created in ThermiXC - FlyXc - XCPlanner ?
What type of Airspace files are compatible with SeRi Fly ?
My MicroSD memory card is not recognized by my alfapilot, what can I do ?
Do I have an idea or suggestion, how do I send it to you ?
My computer does not recognize my alfapilot when connecting by usb ?
Depending the operating system you use there may be diferent solutions:

Windows – XP/7/8/10

  • If when connecting our alfapilot the system does not show any message or recognize it, we can try another micro-USB cable. We can see when the is connected, the green charging LED should also light up, located to the right of the power button.
  • If when connecting our alfapilot the system shows an unknown device message, or requires us to install drivers, we will proceed to download the drivers and install them in the system. Once installed, we must restart the system so that our alfapilot is recognized.

MAC and Linux Systems

  • For these operating systems it is necessary to configure our alfapilot in USB Mass Storage mode, for this from the first screen we will access “Applications -> Settings -> General” and click on the option USB connection mode to select Mass Storage.
  • If when connecting our Alfapilot and having it in Mass Storage mode is not recognized by the system, we can try another micro-USB cable, we can see that when the cable is connected, the green charging led, located to the right of the power button.
How can I restart or force the shutdown of my alfapilot ?
To reset or force shutdown:

  • The simplest option is to keep pressing the power button for at least 10 to 15 seconds, this will force the shutdown of our alfapilot. If later we want to turn it on, we will proceed as usual, pressing the power button for 3 to 5 seconds.

To reset:

  • In all cases we recommend restarting our alfapilot by using the force shutdown method, but in order to perform this operation we need a clip, which we insert into the small circular slot located to the right of the micro-USB connector. Once pressed we remove the clip and the device will proceed to restart.
My alfapilot does not turn on, what can I do ?
It may be because the battery is drained:

  • In some cases it may be that the battery has run out, to check it we can connect our alfapilot to a micro-USB charger, if after a few seconds it is turned on, once the system has been started we will look at the battery charge level. If when disconnecting it from the charger, it is turned off again, this is an indication that the battery is drained.

It may be because the system is blocked:

  • In this case, we will proceed to follow the steps of “How can I restart or force the shutdown of my alfapilot ?“.

It may be due to damage on the screen:

  • In some cases there may be a strike or break in the screen, when this happens the image on the screen remains static or just refreshes an area of the screen. An indication of a screen damaged is to see random lines on the screen, in horizontally and vertically oriented.
Do I hear a slight noise sound or electronic buzzing, is it normal?

Yes, this noise sound or buzzing is normal, they are produced by the sound amplification system. One way to mitigate it is by momentarily activating and deactivating the “Share GPS” option found on the main screen of the system.

The values of the Vario are erratic?

Probably is necessary a vario re-calibrating, for this we will access the Kalman filter settings (SeRi Fly -> Settings -> System -> Kalman Filter Settings).

 

1º Once we access, we may see that the line that represents the various, probably fluctuate erratically, is indicated in the following image with red arrows.
To adjust the vario, we must select “Kalman Filter (B)” as shown by green arrow 1. Next we adjust the lower bar to approximately middle, as shown by green arrow 2. Finally with our alfapilot over a table (to avoid vertical movements), press the “Calibrate” button as shown in green arrow 3.

 

2º Once the calibration has been carried out, the line that represents the vario must be similar to that of the following image. If it is not and continues to fluctuate erratically, we will repeat the 1st step.

 

3º Once the line that represents the vario is centered, we will try to raise and lower our alfapilot, a fluctuation like the one in the following image should be shown. Now we can also adjust the lower bar to our liking, so that the vario is more or less reactive.

 

We also have a video tutorial on this same page where you can see the procedure. (SRF) Settings: Pilot Data – Wing Data – System (3:00 Minute)

What happens if I reset my alfapilot ?

This option is available on “Aplications -> Settings -> Backup & Reset”. In this case, as indicated by this procedure, all personal data and downloaded applications will be deleted, this action can not be reverse. The contents of the internal memory will be deleted, including tracks, maps, flight book, settings, etc, from SeRi Fly. If we still want to perform the restoration of our alfapilot, consider making backup copies, for this:

  • From SeRi Fly, export your configuration (Settings -> System -> Export configuration), as well as export your fly book, and your “INTERNAL” thermal package.
  • Connecting your alfapilot to a computer, proceed to copy all the contents of the internal memory, to restore it once you have reseted our alfapilot.
  • Check that the data copied is correct and includes the last exports that we have made.
  • Once our alfapilot is reseted, proceed to copy the content from the computer to the internal memory of our alfapilot.
  • From SeRi Fly proceed to import both the configuration and your fly book. Import again the packages of waypoints, thermals, etc.

Does my alfapilot not receive a GPS signal or is it slow to receive it ?

In some cases the acquisition of satellites may take longer than usual (it should not be longer than 5 minutes). This happens when we have not used our alfapilot for more than a week, or we have moved out of the area at least 100km since the last time we used our alfapilot.

This is because the information from the satellites (orbits, positions, etc.) is no longer valid, and our alfapilot must download this information from the satellites again. In this case, it is important to favor the reception of said information, ideally to do it in the open air without obstacles.

We must also to consider there are elements that can affect GPS signals, such as solid elements such as cement, concrete, metals, carbon, negatively affect the signal strength. We advise not to put our alfapilot over this type of surfaces, especially during the initial positioning, in this case it is better to put it over plastic surfaces.

It is important to turn on our alfapilot with enough time so that it is positioned before take-off, approximately 5 to 10 minutes before, to avoid that at the time of takeoff it has not yet acquired the position. In case of starting the flight without having acquired enough satellites (4 or more) it will be much more difficult for our alfapilot to fix position.

In case our alfapilot does not acquire a GPS signal and more than 5 minutes have elapsed, it is better to look for another location, avoid obstacles, in some cases the exit to the main menu and return to a flight mode can help the search cycle and positioning improve.

To know the status of the gps signal, intensity, etc, we can use the SeRi Fly option -> “GNSS status”. It will give us an idea of the satellites found, used, the strength of your signal, etc.

In normal operation, our alfapilot must acquire and use at least 4 satellites in the first 2 minutes, reach 8 after 5 minutes of use, and after 10 minutes must increase between 10 and 20 satellites in use.

How can I perform a satellite reception test ?

Whether we want to carry out a test, or we have not turned on our alfapilot for some time, we can carry out the following steps to make sure of the good reception of satellites or update the ephemeris of the satellites.

The first thing is to differentiate between the three types of satellite acquisition:

  • Cold Acquisition: It occurs when the GNSS module has not stored the ephemeris of the satellites. Once the ephemerides are stored (They are valid for 1 to 2 weeks), the following acquisitions take only a few seconds. The acquisition in Cold usually takes from 3 to 5 minutes being outdoors.
  • Acquisition with Ephemerides: It occurs when the GNSS module already has ephemeris of the satellites, this type of acquisition usually takes between 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Hot Acquisition: It occurs when the GNSS module already had a previous position, and this has not been turned off (for example when we go to the main menu, and return to a flight screen or GNSS State). It usually takes between 1 to 10 seconds.

To perform the test, it is important to be outdoors, in an area free of obstacles, such as buildings. Neither should we be in motion (for example, driving in a car).

  • We turn on our alfapilot, once SeRi Fly is started, we access the “GNSS Status”.
  • In this screen, the satellites that are in view and in use will be shown, the correct functioning is that of this series of photos, which represent a “Cold Acquisition”:

GNSS STATUS


STARTING


1 MINUTE


2 MINUTES


3 MINUTES


7 MINUTES


Explaing of the values

* In case that for 5 to 7 minutes we have not obtained at least FIX 2D, it is better to turn off and turn on our alfapilot.

Can my cockpit affect the GPS signal ?

Yes, we have verified that some cockpit use some rigid elements that can affect the intensity of GPS signals, this type of material is not usual.

  • Before placing our alfapilot in the cockpit, we use the “GNSS Status” option and we hope that our alfapilot have a fix position.
  • Once you have acquired at least 8 satellites, we identify one or two that have a good signal strength (around 30 to 40).
  • We place our alfapilot in the cockpit, and we check if the intensity of the signal decreases considerably.

We can repeat this procedure to make sure that when we place our alfapilot on the cockpit it is affected or not.

If after performing this procedure we see that our cockpit affects the GPS signal, some solutions are:

  • Some cockpit have a rigid separator with double velcro, we can try to eliminate this separator.
  • Another solution is to place our alfapilot in such a way that the side where the antenna is located projects 2 cm out from our cockpit.

Where is the GPS antenna located in my alfapilot ?

The antenna of our GNSS module (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO) is located as shown in the image.

How are the folders organized in my alfapilot ?

By connecting our alfapilot to a computer it will show a directory structure similar to the one represented in the image. If we have microSD card, it will also show the content of it.

The “SeRiFLY” folder is used to house different subfolders with the maps files, elevations, waypoints, tracks, etc. In the microSD card there will also be a “SeRiFLY” folder but it will only contain the subfolders of Maps and Elevations.

The content of the subfolders is the following:

  • AirSpaces: In it you can copy airspace files with OpenAip format and extension “.aip” or OpenAir and extension “.txt” (From SeRi Fly we can import these files).
  • Config: In it the exported configuration files are stored with format “.cfg”.
  • Download: It is a folder used by SeRi Fly for various actions that require downloading files or content.
  • Elevations: In this folder the files of elevations in “.tif” format are stored, it is possible to copy files of elevations in format “.zip” these will be decompressed automatically when initiating SeRi Fly. It is also available on our microSD card.
  • FlyBook: In this folder, are sotored the files generated when the fly book is exported.
  • Log: It is a folder used by SeRi Fly to store debug files, intended to identify and correct possible bugs.
  • Maps: In this folder, the map files are stored in “.map” format. It is also available on our microSD card.
  • Routes: It stores the files of routes exported in “.rut” format.
  • Sounds: In this folder you can find the sound files used for our alerts, format is “.ogg”.
  • Tasks:  In it the files of competition tasks exported in “.tsk” format.
  • Thermals: In this folder we can copy the packages of hotspots packages, in “.wpt” or “.gpx” format.
  • Tracks: It stores the files of our flights in “.igc” format.
  • Waypoints: In this folder we can copy the files of waypoint packages, in “.wpt” or “.gpx” format.

What is the difference between the Beta and Release versions of SeRi Fly ?

Both options are available in “SeRi Fly -> Settings -> System”, we can install the Beta version and then the Release or vice versa.

Update SeRi Fly APP: We will download the latest Release version available, this will be the most stable version published to date.

TEST BETA VERSION SeRi FLY APP: We will download the latest available beta version, this version adds new functions, corrections, and improvements that must be tested for a time before being released as a Release version. In other words, the Beta version will be more advanced, but may contain a bug.

In SeRi Fly, how do I access the configuration of a Widget ?

While on the flight screen for which you want to access the settings of your widgets, press the “Menu Button” -> “Edit Screen”. On the Edit screen we will be shown a grid with the active widgets, by double tap on the center of a widget your options will be shown.

What type of WayPoints files are compatible with SeRi Fly ?

The Waypoints files supported are the following:

  • Extension “.wpt”: Format WGS84, Format UTM, Format Ozi Explorer.
  • Extension “.gpx”: Format GPS eXchange.

Version 4.2b or higher, also admits:

  • Extension “.cup”: Format SeeYou.
  • Extension “.wpt”: Format GEO.

In some cases, even if the file has the correct extension, its content may not comply with the standards of the mentioned formats. There are applications such as GPSDump or some web pages that can help us change between formats, such as GPS Babel, which allows us to upload a file of Waypoints and convert it to different formats.

GPS Babel -> GpsDump ->

How can I import a route created in ThermiXC - FlyXc - XCPlanner ?

From version 4.2b of SeRi Fly or higher, we incorporate the possibility of directly importing routes created in XCPlanner. Also from version 5.1b we can import routes created by ThermiXC and FlyXC.
For this we will follow the following steps:

1º Create the route in XCPlanner and download it in “GPX” format, or at ThermiXC and download in “GPX” or “TSK” format, or at FlyXC and download in “XCSoar” format, remember that the first point will be considered the takeoff, and the last point considered Landing. Example at XCPlanner:


2º Copy the downloaded file in the Routes folder of our alfapilot.


3º Enter in SeRi Fly, select “Routes” flight mode, press the menu button, and select “Route Management”.


4º Click on the Import Icon, and select the route file.


5º Once Imported, we can Activate it, as well as Edit and verify that everything is correct.


6º Can check by Edit button if everything is correct.

What type of Airspace files are compatible with SeRi Fly ?

The files of Air Spaces supported are the following:

  • Extension “.txt”: Format OpenAir.
  • Extension “.aip”: Format OpenAip.

In some cases, even if the file has the correct extension, its content may not comply with the standards of the mentioned formats, and in this case it will not be possible to import them.

My MicroSD memory card is not recognized by my alfapilot, what can I do ?

Normally when inserting a microSD card the alfapilot system should recognize it and in case the format was incorrect, it would show us the option of formatting the microSD card.

If the system is not able to format the card or does not recognize it and does not display the message to format it, it is most likely that the format of the card is eXFAT. In this case we can insert the card in a computer and proceed to format it, the formats supported by alfapilot are “FAT32” and “NTFS”.

Do I have an idea or suggestion, how do I send it to you ?

As Pilots and Developers, we are always attentive and we appreciate your ideas and suggestions, there are innumerable functions in our instruments that arose from them. The easiest way to contact and send us your suggestions and ideas is through email support@alfapilot.com, or through the contact section of this page.

SeRi fly - Change list

Version 5.8b // 22-10-2021
Version 5.7 // 27-08-2021
Version 5.7b // 25-07-2021
Version 5.6 // 07-07-2021
Version 5.5 // 27-06-2021
Version 5.5b // 10-06-2021
Version 5.4 // 22-05-2021
Version 5.4b // 09-05-2021
Version 5.3 // 26-01-2021
Version 5.2 // 07-01-2021
Version 5.1b // 20-09-2020
Version 5.0 // 20-08-2020
Version 5.0b // 30-06-2020
Version 4.9 // 23-02-2020
Version 4.9b // 24-12-2019
Version 4.8 // 02-12-2019
Version 4.8b // 22-10-2019
Version 4.7 // 07-10-2019
Version 4.7b // 07-09-2019
Version 4.6 // 28-08-2019
Version 4.6b // 14-06-2019
Version 4.5 // 03-06-2019
Version 4.5b // 20-05-2019
Version 4.4 // 03-05-2019
Version 4.4b // 10-04-2019
Version 4.3 // 09-03-2019
Version 4.3b // 25-02-2019
Version 4.2 // 15-02-2019
Version 4.2b // 02-02-2019
Version 4.1 // 26-12-2018
Version 4.1b // 11-12-2018
Version 4.0 // 09-11-2018
Version 4.0b // 15-10-2018
Version 3.99 // 22-08-2018
Version 3.99b // 12-07-2018
Version 3.95 // 21-04-2018
Version 3.9 // 21-02-2018
Version 3.8b // 10-01-2018
Version 3.7 // 17-11-2017
Version 3.7b // 31-10-2017
Version 3.6b // 15-09-2017
Version 3.5 // 08-08-2017
Version 3.4 // 06-06-2017
Version 3.3 // 17-04-2017
Version 3.2b // 24-03-2017
Version 3.0b // 14-03-2017
Version 2.5b // 08-01-2017
Version 2.3 // 22-09-2016
Version 2.2b // 06-09-2016
Version 2.1 // 10-08-2016
Version 2.0 // 06-05-2016
Version 5.8b // 22-10-2021
  • New Features:
    • (ALL) We add airspace labels to the map (They can activated and deactivated in the Map widget options).
    • (ALL) We add Sunset Widget in the current location, a negative countdown (-) will be shown until sunset, then a positive timer (+) will start until 00:00 hours.
    • (ALL) Now is possible to directly import Competition Tasks in xctsk format, they can be opened directly from Telegram, Whastapp, mail, etc…
    • (ACS) In the Task Manager screen, we add a QR reader to scan XCTSK and XCTrack tasks…
    • (ACS) We add WebSite Widget (Web Page).
    • (ACS) Four Widgets with Touch functions are added, they remain in transparent mode, and when clicking on them they perform the actions of: Page Next/Previus, Zoom +/-
  • Improvements:
    • (ALL) Visual adjustments on the edit screen.
    • (ALL) Added support for 30×30 degree GeoTIFF elevation files.
    • (ACS) Now the flight will be shown on the XContest web after sending it.
    • (ACS) New firmware for FANET module with minor initialization adjustments.
    • (ACS) Small color adjustments in some Widgets.
    • (ACS) Updated GNSS frequency to 2Hz (Experimental).
    • (ACS) Updated screen refresh to 2Hz (Experimental), can be enabled on SeRi FLY -> Settings -> Screen Settings.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • (ALL) Fixed bug that caused that when use the option (Settings -> System) -> Register device <- it would send the logs instead of registering.
    • (ALL) Fixed minor bugs and improved performance.
    • (ACS) Fixed bug whereby sometimes the FANET and Dual Vario module did not initialize correctly.
Version 5.7 // 27-08-2021
  • Improvements:
    • (ALL) Messages are now displayed in a larger font size.
    • (ACS) Messages are now displayed in color (Green = Correct, Orange = Warning, Red = Error, and Blue for Flight messages).
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • (ACS) Fixed bug that caused that when downloading the maps and elevations files they remained in a PENDING state.
    • (ACS) Fixed bug that caused that when displaying a flight in the flight book, the graphs and the Zoom minus button were not displayed.
Version 5.7b // 25-07-2021
  • New Features:
    • (ALL) Added option to select the number of climb points shown on the map (Settings -> Flight Values).
  • Improvements:
    • (ACS) The colors of the climb points and the text of the fanet pilots have been modified, to increase their visibility.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • (ALL) Fixed bug that caused that in certain updates the Task or Routes managers could not be accessed.
    • (ACS) Fixed bug where a sound alert could not be added to the near fanet thermal alert (Settings -> Alerts).
Version 5.6 // 07-07-2021
  • New Features:
    • (ACS) Added alert options for thermals detected by FANET pilots (Settings -> Alerts).
    • (ACS) When a thermal alert from a FANET pilot happen, an icon will be shown on the map.
  • Improvements:
    • (ACS) ClimbPoints are now displayed in colors according to the intensity of the climb.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • (ACS) Fixed bug that caused the application to restart in some settings screens (Thermal, Waypoints, Add Waypoint…).
Version 5.5 // 27-06-2021
  • Improvements:
    • (ALL) Adjustments and improvements in the graphic engine of the map.
    • (ACS) Adjustments and improvements in the configuration screen of the vario.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • (ALL) Fixed bug that caused the application to close when the name of a waypoint contained a special character.
    • (ALL) Fixed some minor bugs in the map/elevation download managers.
    • (ACS) Fixed bug when editing or adding waypoint that caused the coordinates not to be seen while they were being written.
    • (ACS) Fixed a bug that caused the flight screens to be shown as not configured when having a Horizontal configuration and we started the flight screen with the alfapilot in a vertical position.
Version 5.5b // 10-06-2021
  • Improvements:
    • (ALL) Due to a change in FlyXC it was not possible to import your routes in GPX format, now it is possible again.
  • Fixed bugs:
    • (ACS) Fixed bug whereby the only valid internet connection was through WI-FI, now any available internet connection will be valid.
Version 5.4 // 22-05-2021
  • New Features:
    • (ACS) Added icon in Main Menu to activate/deactivate fanet.
    • (ALL) Added option to register your alfapilot in [Settings -> System (Bottom)].
  • Fixed bugs:
    • (ACS) Fixed bug whereby it was not possible to update from the application itself.
Version 5.4b // 09-05-2021
  • INITIAL VERSION FOR ALFAPILOT CS
  • New Features:
    • (ALL) When editing the screens, now to move/resize a widget it is necessary to select it first by clicking on the widget.
    • (ALL) To configure a widget, now we must first select it by clicking on the widget, and then double-clicking on the center of the widget.
Version 5.3 // 26-01-2021
  • Fixed bugs:
    • Fixed bug where sometimes when starting SeRi Fly the vario does not start.
    • Internal performance adjustments and improvements.
Version 5.2 // 07-01-2021
  • New Features:
    • New calculation of the optimal path in competition, now we can choose if we want to optimize the Start Point (this option is at the bottom when editing a Task). By activating this, the algorithm minimizes the between the Start Point and ESS, the path between TakeOff and Start Point will increase. Activating and deactivating this option we will see the differences in distances and path on the map.
  • Improvements:
    • “Distance to Optimal Point” and “Distance to the closest point” widgets, now they are inverted in color if we are on the wrong side of the Start Point.
    • A double tap on the road map will toggle the viewing angle.
  • Fixed bugs:
    • Fixed bug in some symbols on the competition map that were displayed with a slight delay of milliseconds.
Version 5.1b // 20-09-2020
  • New Features:
    • In competition map, when select to show the waypoint number, now the distance to the optimal point will be shown on the next waypoint.
  • Improvements:
    • New algorithm for calculating the optimal path in competition mode.
    • Now the re-calculate of the optimal path in competition is done every 2 seconds.
    • Add compatibility in Routes mode, to directly import route files created on the webs: “FlyXc” XCSoar format and “ThermiXC” GPX and TSK format.
  • Fixed bugs:
    • Internally added a Safe function for the Kalman filter, in case the calibration fails or is incorrect, the vario will continue to work with standard values.
    • Fixed a bug where when showing the track and graphs of a flight in the flight book, the vertical speed graph would show inverted values.
    • Internal performance adjustments and improvements.
Version 5.0 // 20-08-2020
  • New Features:
    • On the map we can now “show the Bearing line”.
  • Improvements:
    • Flight Book now shows the statistics of the total Km flown.
    • Calculations of the optimized path in Competition and Routes is now performed every 5 seconds.
    • Adjustments and improvements in the algorithm of the optimized path in Competition.
    • Adjusted performance and resources assigned to drawing the topographic map (Hillshade mountains).
    • Internal adjustments in the GNSS reading.
  • Fixed bugs:
    • Fixed bug that caused an error in the event that a null text.
Version 5.0b // 30-06-2020
  • New Features:
    • Added widget “Percentage of Task in competition”, it will show the % Task between SSS and ESS.
    • New algorithm for calculating estimated glide, affects the elevation radar and the widgets “Altitude over Finish” and “Altitude over Next” (Remember that the information of these widgets is an estimate).
  • Improvements:
    • In the flight book, flight information, take-off altitude is added.
    • Takeoff detection values ​​changed, now altitude variation can be between 1 and 10 meters, and speed variation between 2 and 10 km / h.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • Corrected map zoom level when Auto-Zoom occurs in thermal. (Please Check, its three values ​​are Minimum, Medium, Maximum).
    • Fixed some graphic design issues.
Version 4.9 // 23-02-2020
  • Improvements:
    • When we show the flight information in the flight book, now there is only one button to send the track to the online XC servers, when pressed it will show the list of servers that we have configured, such as XContest, PG Forum, XC HighCloud, etc…
    • Added XC HighCloud server to send Tracks directly from the flight book.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • Fixed bug when editing a WayPoint of a competition task, the previously selected WayPoint now is keeped on listed.
    • Internal adjustments and improvements.
Version 4.9b // 24-12-2019
  • Improvements:
    • Added support for 128Gb microSD (The format of the microSD must be NTFS).
    • Added option to activate stable CPU mode (New Firmware required for XiHD and RS models).
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • Fixed a bug in the map refresh that occurred in some versions 4.8 (The map was blank).
    • Fixed scale bar bug that once caused a restart of SeRi Fly.
Version 4.8 // 02-12-2019
  • Improvements:
    • Adjusted contour lines on map.
    • Added to map some Power Minor Lines.
    • Removed the map refresh option twice per second.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • Fixed bug in sending flights to XContest.
Version 4.8b // 22-10-2019
  • New Functions:
    • Added widgets in Competition and Routes, to show the estimated time of arrival at the next Waypoint, and at the Finish. It indicates the estimated time of arrival in HH:mm format (24h).
    • It is already possible to share or receive Airspaces. It is necessary to have the airspace file even in the alfapilot memory.
  • Improvements:
    • Team fly is now available for LiveTrack24 and for Loctome. In the configuration of the Team we must put the username of LiveTrack24 or Loctome, up to a maximum of four pilots.
    • In the configuration of the Vario, Sink Threshold added a new value “-9.0 m/s”.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • Revised and corrected bugs in live tracking systems Loctome and LiveTrack24, now both tracking methods work correctly.
    • Fixed some minor bugs, and optimizations.
Version 4.7 // 07-10-2019
  • Improvements:
    • The Settings have been re-organized.
    • We add a new option in flight values, to use height limits and alerts based on QNE altitude.
    • In Map Settings, we now have more options for text and icons size.
    • Optimized the performance of the graphics map.
    • For time left of the SSS Widget, when time left is 0 now is showed “SSS OPEN”.
    • For time left of the Close Task Widget, when time left is 0 now is showed “TASK CLOSED”.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • Fixed some minor failures in the calculation of altitude above Goal when the Goal is Line and we are less distance than its radius.
Version 4.7b // 07-09-2019
  • Important:
    • When edit a competition Task, now is necessary to indicate the TurnPoint type, can be Enter or Exit.
  • New Functions:
    • Added the Pilot and Paragliding fields in Flight Book.
    • Added filters to Flight Book, now we can sort by Year, Pilot, Paragliding and Takeoff.
    • In Flight Book, the total flight time is updated according to the selected filters.
  • Improvements:
    • Algorithms for calculating distances are improved, now are more accurate with a maximum error of 0.02%
    • Improved the system for optimized Tasks with a more precise algorithm.
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • Already possible to modify the TurnPoints of a Task or Route. Before it was not possible if the task or route was imported or shared.
    • Fixed minor bugs in the processing of the Map graphics.
    • Fixed bug where by editing or modifying a Task or Route, the graph was not updated with the changes.
Version 4.6 // 28-08-2019
  • Improvements:
    • The optimal path now paints the current section in black and the successive ones in dark gray.
    • Now arrows are painted on the optimal path.
    • Adjustments in sizes of some map icons.
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed a bug that did not show the numbers of the order of the waypoints, even if the option “Show number of waypoints” was activated on the map.
    • Fixed bug when sharing task or routes, if any of the waypoints had a name or description with special characters.
Version 4.6b // 14-06-2019
  • Improvements:
    • Adjustments in the airspaces, now we can configure the proximity alerts (Adjust Alerts) with a minimum horizontal distance of 500m and vertical of 50m.
    • The Air Spaces widget, now allows in its configuration to select the simple mode that will only show a line of text, with the horizontal and vertical distance with respect to the airspace.
    • We apply a correction so that the remaining time for the Start Point, and Flight Time limit, are always displayed. A negative value “-” will indicate that the Start Point or Flight Time limit have already been met.
    • Adjusted some texts and their sizes in the widgets.
Version 4.5 // 03-06-2019
  • New Functions:
    • New option “Average Bearing” in the “Flight Manager” of the XC mode. This create a virtual point at 30km in our direction and update every 15 seconds, this allows us to see the relief we have between us and that point.
    • Compatibility with Share2AP – Application to share XCTrack Tasks and Waypoints from other android devices. (Search in Play Store “alfapilot”).
    • In the configuration of text alerts of Air Spaces and Waypoints, it is now possible to use the text #name# that will be replaced by the name of the Waypoint or Airspace when it is played.
  • Improvements:
    • Includes all changes of version 4.5b.
    • Improvements in proximity alerts of air spaces. (The height was not being considered)
    • Added Dialog that alerts us when activating more than 2 maps. (It is advisable not to activate more than two maps at the same time).
    • Filtering to not show the invalid files that MAC systems create as hyperlinks.
  • Corrected Failures:
    • Fixed Bug when we import the configuration of all screens. Horizontal Competition screens were misplaced.
    • Fixed Bug that occurred in the flight book when sending a flight using the option “Send by…”. It caused SeRi Fly to close.
    • Fixed A bug that caused that in some circumstances the music that is played when displaying the list of changes did not stop when hiding list.
    • When turning off the Alfapilot from SeRi Fly, the “Power Off” image must now be displayed correctly, regardless of the screen orientation.
Version 4.5b // 20-05-2019
  • Improvements:
    • Implemented new XContest specifications, now is possible to send the flights to the XContest server.
    • Added new graphs when we show the Track in the flight book (Altitudes, Speeds, Vario, Battery and Satellites). Clicking on the graph shown, they will alternate.
    • A-GPS and B-GNSS will only be used for GNSS STATUS, once we have enough satellites in GNSS status, these will be conserved in the rest of flight modes.
    • We added the possibility of importing competition tasks in XCTSK format (experimental function).
    • We added internal filters to discard temporary files created by MAC computers of type “._” and sometimes caused failures.
Version 4.4 // 03-05-2019
  • Improvements:
    • Includes all changes of version 4.4b.
    • In the flight manager XC now the list of waypoints is shown in 3 lines (Name, Description, Distance/Bearing).
    • Adjusted the formulas for the calculation of Distance XC, and Triangles.
    • It is allowed to create or edit waypoints without description.
    • In the Map manager, now the selected maps will appear at the top of the list.
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Some correction in the map download manager.
Version 4.4b // 10-04-2019
  • Improvements:
    • We separated the options to show Takeoffs and Landings, now we can select only one or both options.
    • New button to set the altitude limits at New/Edit Task screen to quickly configuration.
    • New GNSS Status screen, when you click on the screen it alternates between Signal Quality and Position of the satellites.
    • Added option in airspaces to import Notams.
    • Added new icons to show on the map, we can select them in “Settings -> Managers … -> Map Settings”
    • Improved the system of auto-adjustment of the size of the text in the widgets.
    • New system to pre-load the files of elevations, prevents SeRi Fly late in responding when opening and the number of elevations is higher than 100.
    • Adjusted some designs of editing screens.
  • Fixed Bug:
    • We limit the characters in the paraglider model, since special characters or with accents, are not compatible when sending flights to xcontest servers.
    • New correction, so that the waypoints shown on the map do it correctly.
    • When importing a route created in XCPlaner, it was not possible to modify the radius of the waypoints, now it is possible.
    • In the map that is shown when we Edit/Create Tasks, now Goal Line are painted correctly.
Version 4.3 // 09-03-2019
  • Improvements:
    • Includes all changes of version 4.3b.
    • We renew the “Relief Graphic” widget, now it allows us to define up to 3 sections to show (Competition and Routes), allowing to visualize the wind direction in each section at different altitudes as well as to show the air spaces in greater detail. (If we activate wind information, a small paraglider will also be displayed to better visualize the direction of the wind with respect to this).
    • Thanks to our exclusive real time topographic representation system, we can make changes dynamically, including the azimuth, so we add an option to activate or deactivate the dynamic azimuth, by default this is activated. (Settings -> Managers -> Map Settings -> Use dynamic Azimuth…).
    • Increased the size of the wind arrow on the map, and improved its visual appearance.
    • Improvements during editing or creation of tasks and routes, now the keyboard is hidden automatically.
    • Improvements during the reproduction of a flight.
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed bug that occurred when changing the coordinate system by editing or adding a waypoint, if the value of the coordinates was empty.
    • Fixed bug in widgets “Closing Triangle FAI” and “… Flat” by which their distances were not shown.
    • Fixed bug that occurred when receiving a shared screen from another alfapilot.
Version 4.3b // 25-02-2019
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed a bug that affected the G-Record of the IGC files when sent to Leonardo servers (DHV and Paraglidingforum).
    • Fixed a bug where, on some occasions, when a flight was processed to the flight book, it did not show the Task or Route correctly.
    • Fixed bug whereby sometimes the ESS time was not shown in the flight information.
    • The Graphic Elevation widget is over the map will be displayed correctly.
  • Improvements:
    • At flight XC, we now show distance XC, regardless of our objective.
    • On the map if the option to show waypoints is active, all will be shown and not only those that are closer.
    • We add the option to Show the current page number (It will be shown in the flight screens at top-right), we can activate it in Screen Settings.
    • When managing WayPoints, the DD.DDD format is established by default, the active package is also shown by default.
    • We improve the system of auto-restart in case of some failure, being able to continue the flight with the same values we have before the failure.
    • Removed the dialogue “turn off” from flight screens, editing, and adjustments. It is necessary to go to the Main Menu or Exit SeRi Fly, to properly turn off our alfapilot.
Version 4.2 // 15-02-2019
  • Improvements:
    • Includes all changes of version 4.2b.
    • Added download option for Elevation Files “Settings -> Managers -> Download Maps”.
    • Added the “A-GPS” option on the “GNSS Status” screen (necessary Wi-Fi enabled and connected to the internet). Through this option, satellite data (valid for one day) will be downloaded through the internet, and will greatly reduce the time of first positioning.
    • Added “B-GPS” button in the “Main Menu” screen, it will allow us to download valid data for 30 days of assistance for the GPS, it reduces the necessary time for the acquisition of the first position. Once downloaded these data, the button will disappear for 15 days.
Version 4.2b // 02-02-2019
  • New Functions:
    • Added Topographic HillShading, as well as elevation contours and roads/towns, now we can activate “Show Topographic Hillshade” in the settings of each Map widget (Flight Screen -> Menu Button -> Edit -> Double tap on the center of the map. It is necessary to have the elvaciones files).
    • Option to configure the Topographic Map Brightness (Lighter or Darker). To open the configuration, being on the flight screen, double tap on the map (We must not be in edit mode, and the map should show the topographic shading).
    • Added format “.cup” to import Waypoint pakages.
    • Added format GEO “.wpt” to import Waypoint pakages.
    • Added compatibility when importing Routes created in XCPlanner, they must be in “GPX” format. (Routes Flight -> Manage Route -> Import Icon).
  • Improvements:
    • Adjusted the thickness of lines on the map of WayPoints and Air Spaces.
    • Increased elevation radar resolution of map.
    • The screen change in both edition and flight is limited to once every 3 seconds, to avoid overcharges.
    • In the navigation compass, when displaying wind information, the size is adjusted and a white border is added, for better readability.
    • Improvement in the Graphical Relief Widget, when displaying wind data, the arrow no longer overlaps with the numerical value.
    • The necessary time when we process a downloaded map, has now been reduced considerably.
    • Adjusted some algorithms to increase the performance.
  • Fixed Bug:
    • In the Map Download Manager, an error has been fixed when processed maps with sizes greater than 1.2Gb.
    • At the screen editing mode, a bug was corrected that sometimes occurred when changing the screen quickly.
  • Languages:
    • Added German language.
Version 4.1 // 26-12-2018
  • Improvements:
    • Includes all changes of version 4.1b.
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed bug in sound alerts, some alerts did not play. Advisable to review or re-define sound alerts.
    • Fixed time at Start Point when replay a Competition Flight.
    • Fixed bug when add a competition flight to the flight book, the times of SSS, ESS, and time in the speed sector were not saved.
Version 4.1b // 11-12-2018
  • Important Read !!!
    • In this new version the internal system is changed to manage the configurations of screens and system. When performing the update, SeRi Fly will update the old configurations to the new system. It is very important before updating to make backup copies of the configuration and flight book. To do this “Settings -> System -> Export configuration”, and “Flight Book -> Export icon (icon with folder shape and arrow pointing up”).
  • New Functions:
    • New options during screen editing, possibility to switch between editing screens (Long press on side buttons), copy/paste, export/import, send/receive (between alfapilot devices with the same screen resolution).
    • During screen editing, the system take screenshots, to show in the Order screens option.
    • New option to order the flight screens, is in “Settings -> Screen Settings -> Number of screens in flight”.
    • New option to Export or Import all flight screens at the same time, is in “Settings -> Screen Settings”.
    • New options to restore factory values, both the system configuration and the screens, are in “Settings -> System” and in “Settings -> Screen Settings”
    • New Map options to show Takeoffs and Landings, as well as your name and orientation, it can be find “Settings -> Managers -> Map Options”.
    • New option to show in the flight XC manager, the nearest takeoffs and landings, and the possibility of selecting them as a target. “Settings -> Flight values ​​-> Use takeoffs and landings …”
  • Improvements:
    • New internal system, to manage both screen configurations and settings.
    • New system to identify the name of the takeoff used or closest, will be shown in flight book.
    • New system to analyze the flight to generate the flight book data, avoiding that incorrect points are considered in the calculations.
    • Improvements and adjustements on Screens and dialogs sizes.
  • Languages:
    • Added Korean language.
Version 4.0 // 09-11-2018
  • Improvements:
    • Includes all changes of version 4.0b.
    • Established pre-defined values of the Kalman filter in case of not having it configured.
Version 4.0b // 15-10-2018
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed bug in map download manager.
    • Fixed bug when add a waypoint to a route or competition without having an active WayPoints pack.
    • Fixed bugs in the “Mute the vario when not in flight” function.
    • Fixed bug in Bearing Widget, it did not show the values ​​in cardinals.
    • Fixed bug in flight book, by which some devices did not register flights.
    • Fixed bug when adding coordinates for new WayPoint with DD.DDDD format in some areas.
  • New Functions:
    • New kalman filter. Possibility of using the IMU as assistance to the vario (experimental function – greater reactivity).
    • Added RS model identifiers.
    • Added configuration to indicate the Horizontal and Vertical distance for the proximity alerts to airspace (Alert Settings).
    • IGC format according to the new FAI CAT I regulations. Certified and Approved by FAI for CAT I events.
  • Improvements:
    • Graph of relief, improvements are made in the representation of air spaces.
    • Graph of relief, it is allowed to configure an increase in the maximum height represented.
  • Languages:
    • Added Chinese language.
Version 3.99 // 22-08-2018
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed bug in some maps, which caused the XiHD model to use 2x zoom levels to produce an error.
    • Fixed bug that in some occasions having selected the option to “Mute Vario if not in flight” caused that the sound of the vario was not activated.
    • Fixed a bug when using the Japanese language, which would cause the application to reboot continuously when accessing an unconfigured screen.
  • New Functions:
    • New “Integrated Vario” Widget in all flight modes.
    • New “Average Speed” Widget in Route mode.
    • Option to Invert Zoom and Screen change Buttons (now will always be the side buttons). These options are available in “Key Assignment”.
  • Improvements:
    • In Flight XC mode, now when you activate close triangle from the flight manager, the FAI triangle sectors are automatically activated on the map.
    • In the Vario sound configuration, it is now possible to select the “descent threshold” from -1.0 m/s to -5.0 m/s.
    • In the Vario sound configuration, “Sound in Descent” it is now possible to invert the Frec bars. Initial and Final. With this the produced sound could increase or decrease in frequency to the taste of the pilot.
    • Performance adjustments on maps.
    • We return to the previous system to measure the battery level, since it shows the battery level in a more accurate.
    • The Start Point Exit alert made, will now occur if we are inside at the correct time, before it occurred only when we left the Start Point at the correct time.
    • The warning of proximity to air space now apart from being less than 2km away, we must also be at a height of less than 300m.
    • Includes the changes of version 3.99b
Version 3.99b // 12-07-2018
  • New Functions:
    • New track recording system, avoid flights that are not added to the flight book, or parts of a flight in IGC without the GRecord.
    • New alert system, in which by entering a text, this will be heard in voice at the time the alert occurs.
    • We added a system for the Spanish Regulations, in terms of heights, it will help us in flight in Competition to perform the necessary maneuvers, height loss and not gain advantage. To cancel an alert is possible by pressing and holding the Back button.
    • We added possibility for new alerts.
Version 3.95 // 21-04-2018
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed a bug that caused a restart of SeRi Fly on some maps with a lot of elevation curves, such as the Alps.
    • Fixed a bug that caused the volume of the Vario to remain at 0, if we had the option to mute when not in flight.
    • Fixed a bug in the Map Download Manager that when there were several downloads and a map was deleted, the last one was deleted.
  • Improvements:
    • We add the direction to the waypoint in the “Flight Manager” of the XC mode.
    • We update the list of Paragliding Manufacturers in “Settings -> Glider Data”.
    • Enlarge the letter N (North) in the navigation compass.
    • Now in the sending of a track to XCContest the paraglider manufacturer is also sent.
    • Checks are added to the elevation files installed in the system, when SeRi Fly starts, it will indicate the number of elevation files.
    • For the Xi, Xi+, and XiHD models we incorporate a new, more accurate battery measurement system. There can be a difference between the percentage indicated in SeRi Fly and that indicated in the Main Page (The one that is shown when turn on our alfapilot), will be corrected when we publish a new version of the Launcher.
Version 3.9 // 21-02-2018
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed bug in the list of map downloads when we removed the first one, the last one was incorrectly deleted.
  • New Functions:
    • The option of “Silencing Vario before takeoff” changes to “Silence Vario if we are not in flight”.
    • Eliminate the options “Compensate elements with the wind” and “Compensate thermal with the wind”, now both options are activated internally.
    • In the “GNSS STATUS” screen, when pressing the Menu button, we add a new option to reset the GNSS module (This forces the GNSS to perform a cold start).
  • Improvements:
    • The ZeroBand option now allows you to define its value. ZeroBand will begin to sound at the value of the “Threshold of Ascent” minus the value of ZeroBand. For example if we define ZeroBand in -0.3 and Threshold of Ascent in +0.1, ZeroBand will be reproduced between “-0.2 and +0.0”.
    • Visual improvements in multiple configuration screens.
  • Languages:
    • We add the Russian language (Partially).
Version 3.8b // 10-01-2018
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed bug when replay a flight (the data of the flight that was being replayed was mixed with the GPS data).
  • New Functions:
    • We added the ZeroBand option in the Vario Sound configuration, when activated we will play a special sound 0.5 m/s before the ascent threshold.
    • In the screen configuration we can activate the experimental option “Enable Two Refresh of Map per Second”, this will make the map refresh more fluid, but it increases the consumption.
    • Eliminate the option “Fast Refresh” in screen settings, now the system will use a fast refresh only in some screens as a screen edition.
  • Improvements:
    • We implemented a new tone generator for the Vario.
    • We simplify the configuration of the Vario Sound, we can also make changes at the same time we hear the sound of the vario.
    • In competition if the automatic screen change enabled, now if we reached the necessary glide ratio to Goal or the next waypoint is the ESS, it will change to the “3” screen.
    • We added support for thermal files previously generated in SeRi Fly with extension “.thp”.
    • In Settings we now show the “Managers” (maps, thermal, etc) in a category of their own. Previously they were inside “Flight Values”.
    • New system for downloading maps, gives more stability and download speed, also manages the download by pausing it when we are not connected to a WIFI and resuming when we connect.
    • Improved some visual aspects in icons and elements of the menus.
  • Languages:
    • We add the Polish language.
Version 3.7 // 17-11-2017
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed bug in vario sound when drift, the tone was reversed.
  • New Functions:
    • New options for the map that allow us to change the size of the text, show or hide icons and elements. (Settings -> Flight Values -> Map Settings).
    • Added New element to map “Power Line”, which 7x zoom or greater will show the High Tension power lines with a Black line and “Power Line” text.
  • Improvements:
    • Contour lines now show the altitude.
    • Contour lines and map elements optimized for a lower consumption of memory and CPU.
    • Added compatibility with MAPSV4.
    • Internal improvements to optimize performance.
Version 3.7b // 31-10-2017
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed bug at “Add WayPoint” from the map crosshair, when the geographical position are between -0.99º to -0.01º
    • Fixed bug in the Download Maps screen when the screen mode is Vertical.
  • New Functions:
    • Added Japanese language.
    • We added a new formula for calculate distances using the “Ellipsoid WGS84”, now this formula is the same used in the PWC. To select it “Settings -> Flight Values -> Select type of Ellipsoid …” (At bottom)
    • We add a new GNSS status screen, we can access it from the main menu. The IGC play button is removed, and in the flight modes we remove the GNSS Status widget.
    • New option to receive and send WayPoints or Thermals, available in “Settings -> Flight values -> Manage Waypoints or Thermals”.
    • New units, now we can select “Miles – Miles per Hour – FT – FT per minute – inHG …” we can change them in “Settings -> System -> System Units”.
    • Possibility of using MicroSD (Compatible up to 64Gb) to store Maps and Elevations. We recommend the use of class 10 cards. To activate this option “Settings -> System -> Use SD card …”. (The format of microSD can be NTFS or FAT32)
    • Added Leonardo server “DHV XC”, and also the possibility to configure manually other Leonardo server “Settings -> Pilot data”.
    • HotSpot (Thermal) now supports GPX and WPT Oziexplorer formats of the web “https://thermal.kk7.ch/” we recommend the WPT format when the number of thermals up than 10.000.
    • In the widgets we can now set your background “Transparent” (default value), in case of deactivating it the background will be white.
    • New option for sending system logs directly by mail (Open our Gmail), for this “Settings -> System -> Send Logs”. (need Gmail account configured)
  • Improvements:
    • Replaced buttons with icons, in Manage WayPoints, Thermals, Maps, Air Spaces, Flight Book … (Cloud: arrow down -> Receive || arrow up -> Send) (Folder: arrow down -> Import file || arrow up -> Export file)
    • Barometric Altitude ISA is now renamed “Barometric Altitude QNE”.
    • More compatibility with stored IGC files with other instruments or applications.
    • After send flight to Leonardo server, show a web browse with the result, also we can see our flight on Leonardo server.
    • Optimized processes of importing files for a higher speed (WayPoints, Air Spaces, Hot Spots…)
    • Optimized the import of WayPoints for greater compatibility (GPX – WPT Oziexplorer – WPT UTM – WPT WGS84)
    • Optimized the import of Air Spaces, to support non-standard OpenAir formats.
    • Internal optimizations to reduce CPU usage (Currently we use 7% average) and the use of RAM.
    • Internal optimizations to avoid possible errors with some values.
Version 3.6b // 15-09-2017
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed some errors when importing Air Spaces with non-standard formats such as those downloaded from XCGlobe and XContest.
  • New Functions:
    • New sound alert for when we near less than 2Km of an Airspace.
    • Added “No Sound” option when we choose a sound for an Alert, which allows us to deactivate it.
    • New Widget “Barometric Altitude ISA” in Competition mode, will show the barometric altitude recorded in the IGC file.
    • New “Force G” Widget that shows the total G considering the Gravity of the Earth (Only available in model Xi+).
    • New Widget “Linear Acceleration” showing acceleration in G, without considering Earth Gravity (Only available in model Xi+).
  • Improvements:
    • Changes have been made in the IGC format to adapt it to the new FAI normative, the most significant change is the barometric altitude are recorded in ISA format (Calculate with a Standard Atmosphere of 1013,25Mb) and can not be adjusted by the user.
    • Improved “Air Spaces” widget, now shows the distance to near airspaces, if less 2Km the color are Gray background (Pre-Alert) and if we enter on it will change the background to Black. We also show the altitude with respect to the airspace, if it is negative is that we are -X meters below. In case there are numerous airspaces, they will show alternate.
    • The thermal Auto-Zoom in the map, now only activates if we are climb and “Turning”.
    • Added option in the “Navigation Compas” Widget to show the actual bearing of the digital compass (Only available in model Xi+).
    • We made changes to the internal configuration of the GPS module, the “Activate GPS filter” option is no longer available.
    • We activate the “GALILEO” satellite network, now “GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO” are used simultaneously. Also added are methods to increase GPS accuracy.
Version 3.5 // 08-08-2017
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed bug at showing airspace on the map that caused some airspace not to be displayed correctly.
    • Fixed bug in glide alert to GOAL (The sound was playing in loop).
    • Fixed bug in Widget “Average speed XC”.
    • Corrected fail in Track Duration on the map, the selected time is now displayed correct.
    • In flight book when showing the track of a flight if it is incorrect will show us a message.
  • Changes:
    • The widgets “Altitude WGS84” and “Altitude MSL” are removed, they are replaced by a single “Altitude GNSS” widget (This altitude is the one recorded in the IGC).
    • The setting “Track Record Time” is deleted, now it is always recorded every second.
    • In the IGC, barometric altitude ICAO ISA is now recorded (calculated based on a standard atmosphere of 1013.25 mb).
    • In the IGC, the 20 seconds before the take-off are now recorded.
  • New Functions:
    • In Settings -> Wing Data: We must put speed and glide ratio at loose brakes, and at maximum speed.
    • In Settings -> Flight Values: We have a new option “Compensating Elements with the Wind”, this will apply the wind vector on elements such as Elevation Radar, Relief Graph, calculations on glides and altitudes in competition, and more.
    • Added “Speed to Fly” widget in competition mode, it will show a horizontal arrow that represents “Free brakes”, three verticals representing “3 accelerator steeps”.
    • Added widget “Speed for SSS (Optimal Point)” tells us the speed needed to make the SSS at the right time in the optimum point.
    • The Graph elevations widget now shows two lines of glide ratio, the thicker is the optimum glide at free brakes, the finest is the glide at maximum speed.
    • The elevation graph widget now allows us to display the wind information (the option “Compensating elements with the wind” must be activated).
    • The “Flight Manager” is now displayed in XC mode, when playing IGC.
    • New option in “Flight Manager -> Get away from takeoff” for “Flight XC” mode, create a destination point 30 km opposite side of takeoff, this update along the flight and distance to finish will be the distance to takeoff.
  • Improves:
    • New improvements in the management of the GPS module, the satellite search is now more active, and saves the ephemeris in memory to favor the acquisition of position.
    • New algorithm for calculation of estimated wind, is applied on different elements offering more accurate data.
Version 3.4 // 06-06-2017
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed bug in glide alert to GOAL (The sound was playing in loop).
    • Revised and corrected AutoZoom in Thermal.
  • New Functions:
    • Now in the Edition Screen if we double-tap on a Widget will show its Options.
    • New Widget “XC Average Speed”.
    • New Widget “Average Speed in Competition” (For the average it is considered the Speed Sector).
    • Glide Ratio Widgets now allow you to define whether to use one or two decimals.
    • If a Turnpoint previous to GOAL are at an elevated point that prevents us from reaching the GOAL, the altitude required for that Turnpoint will temporarily replace the altitude over GOAL.
    • The altitude on the GOAL is now shown with black background if it is negative.
    • When configuring our Glide data, if we select FAI1 -> Delta Wing, the icon on the map will be a Delta Wing.
  • Improves:
    • If we activate “Wind compensate Thermal”, now the Climb Points move with the wind.
    • Speed needed to Start Point is now calculated based on the nearest point.
    • The Compass Navigation Widget has a new option to “Show Simple Compass”, which replaces the degrees shown in numbers by cardinal letters.
    • In the configuration of the Map widgets, we can now define the zoom level in thermal (Low – Medium – Maximum) applied only when Auto-Zoom in thermal is activated.
    • Improved OpenAir file support with support for files downloaded from http://airspace.xcontest.org/
    • Added more explanatory messages in case of error when sending a flight to XContest (example. incorrect user or password).
    • New system so that the acquisition of the first position is fixed out more quickly.
    • Added confirmation dialog when trying to leave a flight mode while the flight is recording.
    • We add a high temperature alert icon, which will be displayed in the status bar when the temperature of the device exceeds 60cº.
    • Added internal functions to restore the sensors in case of any sensor stoped.
    • Improved “Mute Vario before take-off”, now we can re-activate the sound of the Vario even if the take-off is not detected, by long press on the “menu button”
Version 3.3 // 17-04-2017
  • Fixed Bug:
    • Fixed bug in the calculation of altitude over the GOAL.
    • Fixed bug when importing some files of Air Spaces in OpenAir format.
    • Fixed bug when sending to XContest some flights in which the takeoff name was not identified automatically.
  • New Functions:
    • [Flight Book] When “Show” flight, added option to send directly to the Leonardo server of Paragliding Forum (WIFI connection required).
    • In Settings -> System: We have a new option to activate the GPS Filter. Activating the position is more accurate but with a small delay of 1 to 2 seconds.
    • In Settings -> Pilot Data: Now we have the options to enter our user and password both XContest and Leonardo (Paragliding Forum).
    • In Settings -> Glider Data: Changed some options, to be compatible with Leonardo, like Certification, Class, and more.
    • In Settings -> Audio Settings, we add a new option to mute the Vario before the take off.
  • Improves:
    • In Vario Sound Settings, the Climb Threshold can now range from -0.5 to 10 m / s. This allows the Vario to start sounding before starting to climb.
    • In Vario Sound Settings, the Drift Threshold can now range from -0.6 to -10 m / s.
    • The Kalman Filter is improved, “Settings -> System -> Adjust Kalman Filter”. Its values ​​range from 0.00 to 0.40 VH, the default value is 0.15 VH, a lower value will make the Vario more reactive.
    • The pressure readings are increased to 50 times per second, giving a faster response of the Vario sound.
    • AutoZoom improves on Competition Turnpoints, now in the Start Point will only change the zoom when there are less than 150 seconds to open.
Version 3.2b // 24-03-2017
  • Fixed Bugs:
    • Fixed bug in the sound of the vario, which caused it to emit the same tone or the tone was inaudible.
    • Fixed bug in the hours (SSS ESS) when replay a competition flight from Flight Book.
    • Fixed bug that when a Map file is damaged or is incorrect caused the application to close, now a message will now be displayed indicating the incorrect map name.
    • “Ground Level Graphic” Fixed visual failure when displaying airspaces in this widget.
  • New Functions:
    • [Flight Book] When select “Show”, this have a two new options to send the flight directly to the XContest server and send By GMAIL – DRIVE – more (WIFI connection required).
    • [Flight Book] Added information of Total Hours flighted in Flight Book. Also added individual duration of each flight.
    • In Basic Alerts, we add a new sound alert for “Sound when entering Air Space”.
    • In Audio Settings “Vario Settings” we have a new option to choose between three different tone types: Tone A, Tone B, Tone C. To better understand the difference you can check it by the “Vario sound test”. By default is used the Tone A.
  • Improves:
    • “Flight Manager” Now show the selected waypoint with a Black background, and text in white color.
    • “Air Spaces” improves its visual appearance.
    • “Glide Ratio and Average Glide Ratio” the calculations of the average are revised.
    • When you select a sound for an alert, it will be played once to hear the sound.
    • In Settings, the option “Show advanced settings” is deleted. Now all possible settings are displayed.
Version 3.0b // 14-03-2017
  • System:
    • Fixed bug for which sometimes it showed message of “SistemUI has stopped”.
    • Optimization of the application, now the average load of CPU usage does not exceed 10%.
    • Added Italian language.
  • Maps:
    • New graphical engine for maps with use of 3D acceleration, allowing to show maps in greater detail, resolution, using grayscale for different elements.
    • We can choose separately between showing “Towns and Roads” and “Contour lines”.
    • We can switch between 2D and 3D perspective, with a double click on the map widget.
    • New AutoZoom system in WayPoints. Now it is performed progressively and in the last 100m a cross is shown for accuracy. In the case of Start Point the AutoZoom only activates at remaining 5 minutes or less.
  • Graphics:
    • In Flight window, improved the Page switch.
    • Updated some parameters in the GPS reception, to reduce the time between reading the position and the updated on-screen.
  • Flight Book:
    • On the “Show” flight, on the “Flight Track” tab, have a new graph of the relief along the track. (Elevation files need to be available).
    • You can now import a flight book. (Only flights will be imported in case it does not exist previously).
    • We have a new option “+” to add a Track to the flight book, or to merge differents tracks in one. (Only tracks will can merged when the last point of the first track and the first point of the second track are not separated by more than 5 minutes and 6 km.)
  • Settings:
    • Fixed bug in “Flight Team”, now when updating the list already the available pilots are shown.
    • Change in Air Spaces. Both “OpenAip” (.aip) and “OpenAir” (.txt) formats are now supported. !!! You need to re-import them !!!
    • In “Manage Air Spaces”, “Airspace” tab, it is now possible to activate or deactivate all airspaces belonging to an Airspace package.
    • In “Manage Packages & Beacons”, it is now possible to export the packages to .wpt format
    • Enables an option to “Enable Advanced Configuration”, if not activated there will be advanced parameters that will be defined in their default value.
    • Added quick refresh option, facilitates navigation and scrolling on maps.
    • Added “Automatic Screen Switching in Competition” option, it will define screen 1 for start point, screen 2 for flight, screen 3 once the target is End Speed Section.
    • When updating the application, it will only do so if a new version exists.
  • Widgets:
    • Widget “Graph of Relief”, we can now enable or disable “Show Airspaces”.
Version 2.5b // 08-01-2017
  • System:
    • We added the ability to set the screen orientation to Portrait . “Settings -> Display Settings -> Display Orientation”.
    • New option “Audio Settings” allows us to indicate whether the volume should be set maximum or not, when you start SERI FLY.
    • Improved text fonts.
    • Fixed fails in French language on Adjust -> Thermals – WayPoints.
    • Adjustments in Internal Databases.
  • Maps:
    • New graphics engine for maps, allowing to display maps in greater detail and resolution.
    • The new maps have contour lines.
    • The Map Manager is improved, allowing to activate several maps at the same time, and to download maps directly (Necessary WIFI connection).
  • Widgets:
    • Widget Bearing its configuration can indicate whether grades are letters or numbers.
Version 2.3 // 22-09-2016
  • System:
    • When you start the application, folder elevations is analized for extract and process the .Zip GeoTiff files.
    • Optimization of time and internal resources.
  • Elevations:
    • Added option on Maps for Elevation Radar, show the area that we can achieve with the current altitude.
  • Widgets:
    • In Maps widgets, now we can activate the “Show WayPoints”.
    • In Maps widgets, now start paint of track when takeoff is detected.
Version 2.2b // 06-09-2016
  • System:
    • The system volume will be set to the maximum at the start SeRi Fly (There may be a warning message that the volume is at maximum).
    • Fixed bug when replay a flight in widget “Flight time” showing wrong values.
    • The Quick Search option in the dialog Add or Edit WayPoint in a competition or route now updates the list in real time.
    • Implemented algorithms and classes for calculating elevations.
  • Elevations:
    • Now SeRi Fly supports files GeoTiff in .zip format.
    • To add the elevations extract from .zip files the .tif file and copy it to the “alfapilot_m16 -> Internal Memory -> SeRiFLY -> Elevations” folder.
  • Widgets:
    • Added Widget “Ground Altitude” shows the altitude of the ground in our current point.
    • Added Widget “Altitude over the Ground” indicates the altitude we have over the ground in our current position.
    • Added Widget “Graphic Terrain” represents the graph of the terrain between us and the next point, either in competition, route or flight XC if we have selected a destination point. It also shows a line of our glide ratio, indicating how distance we travel with the current altitude.
    • Added Widget “Analog and Digital Vario” shows an analog vario 90° with a digital vario, and gained altitude in thermal.
Version 2.1 // 10-08-2016
  • Graphics:
    • Changed the main page, now called “Main Menu”.
    • When playing a flight, “IGC Play” button is now displayed with two bars, and are dynamically updated.
    • In “Settings -> System -> Set Kalman filter” now shows a linear graph, and has a unique bar.
    • In “Edit Task and Route” now painted sleeve allows zooming and scrolling with the “menu button” can reset the scrolling.
    • In “Edit Task and Route” dialogue “Add Waypoint” now has a new field for quick search, when entering text list of waypoints are limited, showing only the beginning with the entered text.
    • The menus in the modes of flight, now hide or show options depending on whether or not it is playing IGC.
    • If a screen has not configuration, this state is indicated.
    • Updated image loading system.
  • System:
    • Added option for sort WayPoints on Flight XC by Distance (Settings -> Flight Values -> “Order WayPoints by Distance in Flight XC”.
    • We remove mode “Navigation to WayPoint”.
    • In “Flight XC” now we have “flight manager” by pressing the “back button” that will allow us to select a target navigation between “disable, back to takeoff, or WayPoints”. (Old Function Navigate to Waypoint).
    • Fixed bug that sometimes made it impossible to change the coordinate format of waypoints between DD.DDDDº, DMS and UTM.
    • The altitude is send to “Add new waypoint”.
  • Competition:
    • New algorithm is added to automatically calculate whether a turnpoint is enter or exit.
    • New algorithm improves the calculation of the optimal route in competition, considering both TurnPoints enter and exit.
    • The “Goal Line” is now shown by a semi-circle, as specified in the rules of competition.
    • If we enter or leave a Start Point prematurely, widgets described below will be displayed with inverted colored (Black Background – White Text)
      • Time to SSS
      • Speed for SSS
      • Distance to Radius
      • Distance to next opt
    • Now the distance calculation is always by the formula Haversine.
  • Widgets:
    • Added Widget “Cloud Base” indicates an estimate of the altitude of the cloud base.
    • Fixed Malformed Latitude and Longitude.
Version 2.0 // 06-05-2016
  • Added FAI SPHERE and Haversine Formula for cometition. For use this: Settings -> Flight Adjust -> “Sphere FAI on competition”
  • Fixed bug at change or activate/deactivate Task or Routes in edit Task/Routes, that causing stop app.
  • Fixed bug at loading “Flight Route”, that causing stop app.
  • Fixed bug at record digital signature on IGC files, that causing some XC Servers not accept the igc files, and scored with 0 points.
  • Added new Widget, Altitude Zero, this widget is for set a reference altitude of a point, for example the altitude of takeoff. For set altitude to zero, in flight windows, “Menu Button -> Set Alt. Zero”.
  • Improved the Vario Sound, now with long press Menu Button, can change the volume level to 0, 33, 66, 100%. This volume depend of the global system volume.
  • Improved and adjust internal options for better performance.
  • Fixed bug when show Airspaces, that causing a stop SeRi Fly.
  • New Kalman filter (Vario) with faster response and easier adjustment. “Menu -> Settings -> System -> Adjust Kalman filter” Single bar, Left for fast reactive and Right to slow reactive.
  • Improved the algorithm for takeoff detection.
  • Added Icon to status bar, for show if the flight is recording or not.
  • The maximum zoom is changed from 15m to 30m.
  • Airspaces now displayed with different line thickness, thicker line to indicate that we are inside the airspace.
  • Added new option to Route and Competition maps for show the TurnPoint number.
  • Optimizations and bug fixes, now SeRi Fly are more stable and correct the causes of restarts and freeze.
  • Fixed bug in flight book, for which “XC FLIGHTS” not draw or showed their Path (Show Track).
  • In Flight Book – (Show Flight) now indicate the root and name of IGC file.
  • Added TurnPoint Exit, in task of competition (Pendant the Optimization)
  • In Settings Menu the following options are deleted:
    • “Full Screen” (Now the value is always)
    • “Always Screen ON” (Now the value is always)
    • “Refresh Screen” (Now the value is once per second)
    • “Buttons – Flight Manager” (Now is always “Back Button <-“)
  • Optimizations and improvements in the application.
  • Loading is most faster.
  • Change flight screens is most faster.

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