302A Flight Recorder

Cambridge Aero Instruments

 


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.


302A with GPS Antenna
The antenna is often mounted
on top with Velcro.

   
302A with GPS Antenna 
and 
Power Cable

Optional 303 
LCD Navigation Display



Repairs and Calibrations
I (Paul Remde of Cumulus Soaring, Inc.) can replace logger backup batteries, re-seal the electronic security seal in Cambridge GPS-NAV units (but not 302 units), and calibrate the logger altimeters for all Cambridge GPS-NAV and 302 products. You can see details here: Services.

GGarmin GPS Failures in Cambridge Products
Cambridge soaring instruments (and most other brands) used Garmin GPS engines which seem to have a bug such that they are failing. The issue has occurred to a very high percentage of Cambridge products. If yours hasn't failed, it probably will.  If your Cambridge flight recorder won't record a flight log, or records flights with a date from several years ago, your logger probably needs repair.  Unfortunately, no one is currently able to repair them.  Gary Kammerer offered that service in the past, but he's no longer supporting Cambridge products.  


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
  •  

    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.

Example System with 302A


  
302A

303 LCD 
Navigation Display


CAA-116

CAA-116

Pre-wired power cable with 10 terminal power and input screw terminalThis item is included with ever..

$29.65

CAA-134-1m

CAA-134-1m

Cable, CAF-303, 1mUsed to connect the CAF-303 to a CAF-302, CAF-302A or CO-119. Length: 1 m&nbs..

$22.00

CAA-134-3m

CAA-134-3m

Cable, CAF-303, 3mUsed to connect the CAF-303 to a CAF-302, CAF-302A or CO-119. Length: 3 m..

$30.00

CAA-148

CAA-148

Upgrade GPS-NAV LCD Navigation Display to 303 Navigational DisplayNo Longer Available Incl..

$0.00

CAF-302A

CAF-302A

302A Cambridge Flight RecorderThe 302A comes complete with the following accessories:HA 435 GPS Ante..

$0.00

CAI HA-3409 Serial Data Cable

CAI HA-3409 Serial Data Cable

Serial Data CableDB-9m (male) to DB-9f (female)For data transfer between GPS-NAV and PC, or 302 and ..

$15.00

CAI-HA-435A Active GPS Antenna

CAI-HA-435A Active GPS Antenna

Active GPS AntennaFor use with CAF-302 and CAF-302ASMC Connector, Cable length: 1 m (3.281 feet)No L..

$74.00

CAI-HA-435B Active GPS Antenna

CAI-HA-435B Active GPS Antenna

Active GPS AntennaFor use with CAF-302 and CAF-302ASMC Connector, Cable length: 3 m (9.84 feet)No Lo..

$74.00

CAI-Pnl-0.5

CAI-Pnl-0.5

Cable, 0.5 m (19.7 inches), Cambridge 302, 302A, GPS-NAV or Goddard PS-5a to Instrument Panel M..

$55.00

CO-119

CO-119

Data Splitter3 x Female RJ connectorsTwo of these units are required when using the CAF-302 and CAF-..

$11.00

Pwr-12V-500mA

Pwr-12V-500mA

Power SupplyWall plug 12V power supply.  Input: 110 VAC, Output: 12V, 500 mA, Connector: 2.1 x ..

$19.00

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