[ARTS] Question

[Jeff Taylor]

David Angel wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I just bought a new ARTS2. For my first flight, would you recommend 
> changing the altimeter settings or go with the factory-configured 
> flight profile?
For most flights, there is no need to change anything. 
> Also, where is the mach delay? I'm flying a 3" carbon minimum diameter 
> on a M1315, and setting the mach delay would be pretty important!
The ARTS2 uses integrated acceleration to determine apogee, thus it not 
susceptible to pressure spikes associated with mach transitions.  In 
other words, there is no "mach delay" and with the ARTS you don't need one.

> Also, will the unit only transfer data via the data transfer after a 
> flight? I had trouble connecting the unit to my computer - my computer 
> wouldn't read the unit. I checked and rechecked my connections, but no 
> luck.
You should be able to communicate with your ARTS even before flying it.  
Follow the directions for connecting the ARTS and powering it up 
carefully.  Are you getting any error messages? 

My best advice for new ARTS users is to follow the instructions 
carefully, don't make any assumptions about how the ARTS works based on 
experience with other altimeters, and finally ask questions here.

Good luck!

-Jeff Taylor