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Terence Scotcher
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I currently use SD on an iPad with an external Bluetooth GPS device (Garmin GLO).
If I buy a SkyEcho 2 can I use that for GPS position data instead?
That would mean one fewer devices to cope with.

Under 'Setup/Thrid-Party Devices' SD says do not connect the SkyEcho 2 if you are using a Bluetooth GPS receiver.
I wonder why that is; I understand the SkyEcho connects with WiFi rather than BT, but I don't see why that would be a problem.

Terry

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TouchTheSky - 6/5/2019 6:32:29 PM
tnowak - 6/5/2019 8:04:40 AM
Hi Alf,

I also fly a vintage aircraft with no electrical system.
However I do have a Trig TT21 transponder with ADS-B out connection, Trig TY91 8.33 VHF radio and also a Horis 80 AHRS.
I power this equipment using a 12V 5.2AH Li-Ion battery which lasts at least 8 flying hours between re-charges.

So it is possible to be equipped with a transponders etc. without a full aircraft electrical system.

I am still undecided which way to go with having an electronic conspicuity receiver capability.
I like the SE2 but it can only detect ADS-B and FLARM. Also I would need to disable the SE2 Mode-S transmissions as I have a transponder.
PAW is on the list and will be interesting to see how the new MLAT capability works.
Tony

I think it is worth mentioning here that a Stratux Europe version has now been created:


Hi TTS,
Does Stratux also provide AHRS functionality?

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Biggles66 - 6/11/2019 2:13:02 PM
TouchTheSky - 6/5/2019 6:32:29 PM
tnowak - 6/5/2019 8:04:40 AM
Hi Alf,

I also fly a vintage aircraft with no electrical system.
However I do have a Trig TT21 transponder with ADS-B out connection, Trig TY91 8.33 VHF radio and also a Horis 80 AHRS.
I power this equipment using a 12V 5.2AH Li-Ion battery which lasts at least 8 flying hours between re-charges.

So it is possible to be equipped with a transponders etc. without a full aircraft electrical system.

I am still undecided which way to go with having an electronic conspicuity receiver capability.
I like the SE2 but it can only detect ADS-B and FLARM. Also I would need to disable the SE2 Mode-S transmissions as I have a transponder.
PAW is on the list and will be interesting to see how the new MLAT capability works.
Tony

I think it is worth mentioning here that a Stratux Europe version has now been created:


Hi TTS,
Does Stratux also provide AHRS functionality?

sure, you can find out more about the original (US focused) project here: Stratux US

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TouchTheSky - 6/11/2019 2:16:06 PM
Biggles66 - 6/11/2019 2:13:02 PM
TouchTheSky - 6/5/2019 6:32:29 PM
tnowak - 6/5/2019 8:04:40 AM
Hi Alf,

I also fly a vintage aircraft with no electrical system.
However I do have a Trig TT21 transponder with ADS-B out connection, Trig TY91 8.33 VHF radio and also a Horis 80 AHRS.
I power this equipment using a 12V 5.2AH Li-Ion battery which lasts at least 8 flying hours between re-charges.

So it is possible to be equipped with a transponders etc. without a full aircraft electrical system.

I am still undecided which way to go with having an electronic conspicuity receiver capability.
I like the SE2 but it can only detect ADS-B and FLARM. Also I would need to disable the SE2 Mode-S transmissions as I have a transponder.
PAW is on the list and will be interesting to see how the new MLAT capability works.
Tony

I think it is worth mentioning here that a Stratux Europe version has now been created:


Hi TTS,
Does Stratux also provide AHRS functionality?

sure, you can find out more about the original (US focused) project here: Stratux US

Cheers TTS!! Smile


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Terry - 3/20/2019 7:39:19 AM
Tim Dawson - 3/20/2019 10:48:08 AM
TimT - 3/31/2019 2:36:34 PM
Terry - 3/20/2019 3:07:04 PM
Thommy - 4/5/2019 10:25:28 AM
Tim Dawson - 4/7/2019 11:22:19 AM
Thommy - 4/7/2019 4:01:13 PM
tnowak - 4/8/2019 7:36:33 AM
TouchTheSky - 4/8/2019 9:56:11 AM
Thommy - 4/8/2019 4:06:51 PM
Thommy - 5/26/2019 3:57:23 PM
Alf - 6/4/2019 6:44:29 AM
EHOW flyer - 7/6/2019 5:52:38 PM
Alf - 7/6/2019 9:48:22 PM
tnowak - 6/5/2019 8:04:40 AM
Alf - 6/5/2019 11:19:29 AM
TouchTheSky - 6/5/2019 6:32:29 PM
Alf - 6/5/2019 7:53:09 PM
TouchTheSky - 6/5/2019 8:00:05 PM
                         Thank you for the quick reply. You folks are great, really like this....
Alf - 6/5/2019 8:07:36 PM
                             Stratux Europe Edition is only an "in" device, meaning ADS-B in and...
TouchTheSky - 6/6/2019 4:52:35 AM
                                 Understood, thank you!
Alf - 6/6/2019 5:02:34 AM
                             Sky Echo 2 does NOT have the ability to show bearingless targets. They...
tmmtaha75 - 9/21/2019 10:59:08 AM
                                 Not if you stay with firmware from 2/8/2019 :cool:
Alf - 9/21/2019 11:50:50 AM
Alf - 6/7/2019 6:52:14 PM
                     Just to be sure, you should download:...
TouchTheSky - 6/7/2019 9:14:11 PM
                         Thanks so much, really appreciate! Have a nice weekend and fantastic...
Alf - 6/7/2019 9:43:30 PM
Biggles66 - 6/11/2019 2:13:02 PM
TouchTheSky - 6/11/2019 2:16:06 PM
                         Cheers TTS!! :)
Biggles66 - 6/15/2019 7:03:21 AM
Tim Dawson - 7/8/2019 10:05:22 AM
Alf - 7/8/2019 11:44:49 AM
mxb - 7/8/2019 3:43:54 PM
Tim Dawson - 7/9/2019 9:55:57 AM
Alf - 7/22/2019 1:52:09 PM
Tim Dawson - 7/24/2019 3:31:20 PM
EHOW flyer - 7/21/2020 3:20:47 PM

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