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Re: ADS-B Out Mandate: Options
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 5:04 pm
by rollcloud
One other comment on using ipads for displays in the cockpit. I have FlyQ and I like it. I have flown with it around the midwest. I have tried screen covers, glare screens and you name it. I have cranked the brightness up all the way. There are lighting conditions where the screen is almost impossible to read. I find myself trying to position it to avoid the sunlight and shade it as much as possible. It is an unnecessary distraction and interferes with see and avoid. Now if I add to this traffic and weather, I am depending on it for more. For readability I opted for the Aera 796 because it is backlit, bright and easy to read in all lighting. I only want to be able to immediately see the display. I have not found one consumer tablet display that is suitable for use in bright daylight.
Re: ADS-B Out Mandate: Options
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:07 pm
by wabuchanan
Karl Towle wrote:wabuchanan wrote:I just recently bought 76C. (I have not formally introduced myself and the plane yet, but plan to soon! ) I have been busy getting settled and finishing my tailwheel endorsement.
First, welcome to the 170 world. I predict a very rewarding experience with this great airplane, and the equally great people in this association.
I am very gratified to hear the good experiences with FlyQ. Maybe one of you can tell me if they allow you to install it on two devices (for backup in case of iPad failure), and also, do they happen to support the Android type of smart phones, or tablets? ForeFlight steadfastly refuses to support any type of Android device, so if FlyQ does, that would be a neat feature.
Sounds like FlyQ "reverse engineered" the interface with the Stratus, and did it successfully. I'm guessing it would be considerably more difficult to figure out the complexities the interface going in the opposite direction. I wish NavWorx would be usable with ForeFlight, but it doesn't seem to be on the horizon just yet.
Thanks for the ideas. Keep em coming.
Karl,
I forgot to answer your question and I apologize.
FlyQ is good for up to 5 iPads that you personally own and use. IE: not for club use and such.
They do not have any phone apps right now except charts and plates.
I got all this in the normal course of my correspondence with them, so it is fairly up to date.
Cheers!
Bill
Re: ADS-B Out Mandate: Options
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:30 am
by Avee8or
I just put GDL84 with Flightstream Bluetooth link in 11A--it works like a charm and did not require upgrade to the existing transponder. I use Garmin pilot on iPad for display and charts. The iPad is displaying WAAS GPS data, and makes a terrific moving map. Without a panel mount GPS, I am limited to VOR/ILS approaches on the "old" nav com, but I have traffic, weather, and better awareness of what is going on around me. Yes, it is only a UAT, but not an issue as I do not plan to fly in Canada, The box is mounted in tailcone on a new shelf installed by radio shop. Very happy with results.