Do NOT attempt to load any data into the SN10! All software, firmware, waypoint and parameter updates are made by the glider steward! If you have any issues with the device, contact your local glider steward for a resolution.
In order to configure the device for SSA/FAI badges and state records look for a specific document that will be published. After it is published the document will be your guidance.
The ILEC SN10 and it’s associated SN10B repeater is a widely used glider navigational flight computer. It is used for flight planning, flight monitoring, navigation, glide path prediction, igc file creation and a whole lot more. For an overview of the device, visit: ILEC SN10B
Electronic devices in the cockpit can be highly useful, and highly distractive. Educate yourself on the use of this instrument prior to attempting to use it in the cockpit! Distractions in the cockpit cause errors. Errors lead to accidents.
Practice with the SN10 simulator until you can operate it without a thought.
- On the USA website – Go to: Flight Info/N80PX
- Scroll down to the section of the page titled: Glider 80PX Documents
- Under Equipment Manuals: Download and Save – SN10 User Manual
- Under Resources: Download and Save – SN10 Utah Waypoints and Airspace File: FOR DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM USE ONLY. This will download a file named “utah15A.ndb”. It is an SN10 waypoint and airspace file used in the demonstration program.
In a separate browser window:
- Go to: Nadler SN10 Resources Page
- Download the SN10 demonstration program: ILEC SN10B Demo_32.240.exe
- Install the SN10 demonstration program on your computer.
For your first session:
- Read the SN10 User Manual: Section 7 – Club mode
- Start the SN10 simulator
- Enter the SN10 Club mode
- Choose “Narration” mode
When you have an understanding of how the SN10 operates:
- Start the SN10 simulator
- Enter the SN10 Club mode
- Choose “Experiment” mode
- Load the previously downloaded utah15A.ndb file
- Play. Experiment navigating to airports around where you normally fly. Explore the four pages of the SN10 in the and the data fields for each.
When you can operate the SN10 smoothly, without thinking:
- Go fly – Have fun.
For more information about downloading .igc (flight data files) files after your flight:
- Download: SN10 USB Manual
- Read page 4: USB Adapter Option