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Cambridge 302A Flight
Recorder
Overview
The 302A is a very nice and economically priced flight recorder.
It offers some of the key features found in the logger of the 302 - because it
was created by taking the vario out of a 302. It can hold 1500 waypoints
and record up to 100 hours of flight data at 4 second intervals.
Another key feature is its ability to provide enough 5 V power output to run
any Pocket PC - no other flight recorder (other than the 302) offers that
feature. In combination with the optional 303 LCD Navigation Display
it offers simple navigation, task editing and declaration, and
much more.
Related Pages
New USB Port and Flash
Memory Upgrade
Cambridge has recently announced a new USB
port and flash memory upgrade that will be standard in all new 302 and 302A
units.
You can get your existing 302 or 302A
upgraded by contacting Cambridge directly at:
http://www.cambridge-aero.com.
Both upgrades can be done at the same time along with calibration of the
flight recorder for $175.
This is fantastic news. It will be very nice
to be able to download flight logs to a PC through the USB port - especially
since most new PCs don't have a serial port. It is also nice because it
shows that Cambridge is working to improve their products. The 302 will
continue to be a very popular instrument for many years to come.
Features
- GPS Receiver with Remote antenna
- Flight Recorder - IGC approved (100 hours @ 4 second intervals)
- 1500 waypoints - Same waypoint file format
used by GPS-NAV, 302, 303 and Glide Navigator II
- Provides 5 VDC output for powering any Pocket PC
- It is the only flight recorder that offers this nice feature.
- Single cable connection to any Pocket PC
(no need for a power converter)
- Compatible with the
303 LCD Navigation Display
with simple navigation, task editing and task declarations
- LED Status Monitor
- Steady On - Power on, but not a good
satellite lock
- Blinking - Power on and a good satellite
lock
- Single push-button
- Pilot event recording
- ON/OFF switch if wired for switched
power
- Dimensions: 2.5" x 2.5" x 6" (64 mm x 64
mm x 153 mm)
- Fits a small 2.25" (57 mm) instrument hole
- Transfer flight logs using a Pocket PC or
PC
- Works great with Glide Navigator II,
SeeYou Mobile, pocket*StrePla, flyWithCE Navigator, and most other
soaring
software
- Low Cost: $895 including remote antenna
IGC Approval
The 302A has been approved by the IGC for all types of flights (badges,
records, etc.).
Need to Know Items
I am very up-front about the limitations of the products I sell. I
want to be sure that you feel I have helped you select the best system for
your needs. This section points out some items that may not be obvious
when comparing products.
- Slightly large for a logger. It is
bigger than a GPS-NAV, Colibri or Volkslogger, but it is small and light enough
to be portable.
- Will not send destination
elevation data to an L-NAV or transfer L-NAV airspeed and vario data from
the L-NAV up to a Pocket PC as the
GPS-NAV does.
- The 303 LCD Navigation display
can not be used to display final glide information or wind
information. The GPS-NAV was able to provide wind data on the LCD
display, this product can't.
|
302A Dimensions |
| Size: |
64mm x 64mm x
153mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 6") |
| Weight: |
12.3 oz (349
g) |
| Supply Voltage: |
12-14 VDC |
| Current: |
110 mA
With a 303 connected -- 130ma
With a Pocket PC and 303 connected — 230ma to 450+ ma. 350 typical |
Suction Cup Mounts for use with the 302A
-
Suction Cup Mount for GPS
Antenna
This optional suction cup mount can be used
to mount the 302A's GPS antenna to the glider canopy. Velcro (not
included) or double-sided tape (not included) would be used to attach
the antenna to the mounting plate.
-
RAM-B-SCMK-RAP-B-201-RAM-B-237
 
This optional suction cup assembly can be used to mount the 302A to the
glider canopy. It is a bit bulky, but it has been tested and it
worked fine for an entire soaring contest.
Cambridge Aero Instruments 302A with 303 Navigation
Display
Low Cost IGC Approved System for Badge and Record Seekers
This system is great in regard to simplicity and ease of use. It
avoids the complexity of having a Pocket PC in the cockpit. It is
great for syndicates because data for multiple pilots can be stored and
edited using the 303. The 302A is a GPS/logger and the 303 is used for
navigation, task editing and declarations. It does not display final
glide information or wind information. The integral GPS and logger are IGC Approved for
all types of soaring accomplishments. The 302A has more memory for
flight logs and waypoints than any other logger. It will hold up to
100 hours of flight log positions @ 4 second intervals.
- Cambridge Aero Instruments 302A, IGC approved flight recorder with GPS antenna
- $945
-
303 LCD Navigation Display
with simple navigation, task editing and task declaration (no wind data or
final glide data) - $410
Total Price: $1355
Cambridge Aero Instruments 302A System
Low Cost IGC Approved System for Badge and Record Seekers
This is a nice system. Some other loggers don't
provide 5V power to the iPAQ as the 302A can so the system price for the
other systems substantially higher when you include
a 12V to 5V converter.
Total Price of all the components:
$1770
The 302A comes complete with the following
accessories:
(I'm not certain yet about the included accessories)
- HA 435 GPS Antenna
- HA 349, Serial Data Cable
- 2 x CAA 116, Power Cable with connector
- Accessory Kit with:
- TL 001 Screwdriver
- 6 wire ties
- MA 013, 302A User's Guide Manual
- MA 014, Software CD
Options (select when placing order):
- Glide Navigator II Soaring Software for
Pocket PC, $149
- CAF 303, 303 LCD Navigation Display, $395
- CAA 117, NIMH Reserve Battery, $95
- CAA 119, 80 mm Adapter Kit, Allows the
installation of the 302 in an 80 mm Panel cut-out, $22
Manuals
Manuals for all Cambridge Aero Instruments products are available on the
Cambridge Aero Instruments web page at:
http://www.cambridge-aero.com/manuals.htm
300 Utility
The 300 Utility is used to download flight logs, upload waypoints and adjust
302 and 302A setup parameters. It is available in versions for the PC
and Pocket PC. Firmware update software is also available here.
The files are available near the bottom of the page.
http://www.cambridge-aero.com/300series.htm
Waypoint Data
Files
Cambridge Aero Instruments 302, 303, CFR and GPS-NAV products all use the
same waypoint data file format. Glide Navigator II also uses the same files.
Waypoint data files are available from John Leibacher's
Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint
Exchange.
Pocket PC Cables & Mounts
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.offers :: Goddard ::
soaring data cables and power supplies for connecting your Pocket PC to your
GPS or flight logger. We have a cable for every combination of soaring
tools. Looking for a secure way to mount your Pocket PC in your
sailplane? See the Mount Comparison page for
details on the advantages and disadvantages of the mount options available
from Cumulus Soaring, Inc.. |
