EFIS Documentation page

On this page you will find the download links for all currently available EFIS related documenation.
Please note: All of these documentation projects are currently "In the works". They are not final and not completed. I am uploading new documents as new sections get added so please check frequently on this page for any updates you may require.

 All documents below are in PDF format and require Adobe's free PDF reader.

Further documents may be part of the various application programs available under this link: EFIS tools and applications

Document links:

MGL EFIS user manual (4 MBytes) Enigma and G1, older document but many things still relevant.

G2 Getting started guide This document gives a "first time" overview of how to do basic things on your Odyssey or Voyager G2 EFIS. It describes intallation of aviation databases, maps and gives a tour of the various default screens and how to perform basic operations including configurations. It is a "must read" for new G2 users and probably also includes a few interesting bits for seasoned users.

MGL Avionics map and aviation database installation "MGL EFIS Files document".This manual describes how the various map, terrain data and navidata files operate in the EFIS systems, where to get them and how to install them.

Interactive Map and Flightplan tool. This document describes the features and use of the G1 and G2 map and flightplan tool. This is used to view maps and create or edit routes (flightplans).

Using the ground proximity and flap overspeed warning system This document describes how to use the ground proximity warning and flap position overspeed warning system on a G2 system.

Enigma and Odyssey installation manual (1.4 MBytes)

Integrated autopilot manual (1 MByte) Updated March 2011.

Enigma alterations guide (about 2.3 MBytes) This document describes how to create new Enigma screens and how to modify existing ones, the principles still apply for G1 and G2 also.

Enigma Flight Planner (around 550 KBytes): Note: This application has been replaced with the new MGL Central.

MGL Central brief user manual This is the start of the new manual for MGL Central, the replacement for the old "Enigma Flight Planner".

Enigma Black Box viewer documentation (about 500 KBytes)

MGL EFIS data feed documentation (about 200 KBytes). A data feed can be enabled in the G2 EFIS. This transmits comprehensive EFIS data on a RS232 link for use by Flight Data recording devices or other devices.

Temperature compensation DIY This document describes how to use the optional pressure transducer temperature compensation features introduced in later versions of MGL EFIS systems. For DIY repairs or recalibration with wide range pressure transducers.

Microsoft Flight Simulator to MGL EFIS USB interface This document describes installation of the MGLUEFIS package. This allows you to connect a MGL EFIS to Microsoft's Flight Simulator.

Microsoft Flight Simulator to MGL EFIS simulator interface  This document describes how to connect the Enigma or Odyssey simulator to Microsoft's Flight simulator

MGL Plates compilerThis document describes how to use the MGL Plates compiler. This document is also included in the Plates compiler download in the EFIS tools page.

Garmin 430W-Odyssey/Voyager integration document. This document details setups and installation for the Garmin 430 to Odyssey or Voyager via ARINC. This document has been contributed to the MGL community by Cecil Jones who has also been instrumental in getting this to work.

Rotax 912 Honeywell pressure sender . This document describes how to connect the new Rotax oil pressure sender. (not applicable to Stratomaster Ultra).

Ray Allen trim servo. This document describes how to monitor the trim position using the Ray Allen servo and display this on an Enigma, Voyager or Odyssey using the I/O extender. This document may also serve as reference on how to monitor other analog values.
 
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