Hello Keith,
Sounds like you're seeing a lack of terrain data (white, or red/white
checks). BMA had issues around the US coastline, too, but the recent
terrain database (Feb 07) "fixes" the problem and it doesn't look as bad.
You might try a software update to see if the "fix" applies to the NZ
coastline, too. I wouldn't bet on it... but it's worth a shot.
It shouldn't affect the operation of the unit at all, but it will certainly
be annoying seeing all of that checkerboarded terrain! If the software
update doesn't change things, send notes to both Greg and Ross directly
(greg@ and ross@bluemountainavionics.com) to see if they can work the
problem. They're busy, but it's uncommon for them not to respond at all.
Good luck!
D
> From: Keith Hickling <keithhickling@clear.net.nz>
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: EFIS thoughts
>
> Hi Trev,
> I also have the BM EFIS lite plus G4 - I think one of the early ones
> they shipped. Not yet installed, but on bench testing it seems fine
> apart from the GPS terrain display, which breaks up into quite large
> white triangles around the coastline, and shows only red and white. I'm
> not sure if this is a problem with the New Zealand terrain software or
> with the unit itself. I have emailed BM several times and sent them
> photos of this and have had no response.
>
> What are the problems with the early units that you mentioned? Any
> suggestions about this problem? Does anyone else have a BM EFIS lite G4,
> and is it working OK?
>
> Could someone going to Sun ' Fun please ask BM about this problem and
> why they haven't responded to my emails - many thanks.
>
> Regards,
> Keith Hickling,
> New Zealand,
> XS mono kit 613.
>
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