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Technical Support / Re: Mode-CS (Beta)

« on: November 11, 2016, 07:45:43 pm »

Pete
We will also change the instruction manual. Thanks for pointing this out. Feedback is always welcome
Keith

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Technical Support / Re: Config page

« on: October 26, 2016, 08:46:06 pm »

Hi ash
The classic units are built and tested so you don't have to wait.
When you do a manual software download as you have done you do have to wait for the software to load the first time and this takes time about 15 minutes. After that the boot up is about 70-90 seconds. Also if you have manually downloaded the latest software, then from now on software updates can be either automatic or via memory stick so no more manual software updates unless something serious goes wrong
So upgrading the software is much easier now. It's all described on the website PilotAware.com

Keith

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Technical Support / Re: VOICE ALERT AND Mode C/S ONLY SUPPORTED ON RASBERRY PI 2 MODEL B

« on: October 26, 2016, 11:31:21 am »

Thanks Hasan

The list of known good hardware can be found here http://www.pilotaware.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160803-Known-Good-Hardware.pdf

Cheers

Keith

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General Discussion / Re: Flyer at Telford

« on: October 19, 2016, 03:16:40 pm »

You will of course save on postage 

We will also be giving away a PilotAware unit on each day as we did at the LAA Rally

http://www.pilotaware.com/september-newsletter/

Good eh!

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Technical Support / Re: Latest Software Update

« on: October 17, 2016, 10:45:06 pm »

Are you using these instructions

http://www.pilotaware.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160901-Automatic-Software-update.-1.pdf

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General Discussion / Re: documentation pages broken

« on: October 11, 2016, 10:29:07 pm »

only posting here as I can't post there
all of the documentation links seem to be broken

Hi mmcp42

Sorry about this they got broken when we set up the new website. Now fixed for Operating Instructions and PilotAware introduction. The documents on Antenna Location and PilotAware Data sheet need to be uploaded so these have been removed from the forum until this is done.

The new website pilotaware.com has all the information required on installing and operating PilotAware so this should be your first stop for information.

Apologies

Keith

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General Discussion / Re: P3I Antenna Location in metal aircraft

« on: October 11, 2016, 02:18:43 pm »

Hi Rob

I have fitted PilotAware permanently in my Sports Cruiser which is similar construction but not as fast as the VANS. I have put a paper on this on the website at http://www.pilotaware.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/160915-Permanent-Installation.pdf have you seen this?

It makes it really convenient, just hit the master switch, wait for the iPad to log onto the WiFi select Skydemon etc and go. The range on 3PI is over 30Km and the ADSB insane at 200Km plus,  absolutely useless of course but nice to see. Antennas are located underneath the aircraft.

The offered one is this http://pilotawarehardware.com/product/tuned-monopole-whip/.

However the info on it is a tad scant, aside from it needing a ground plane (not an issue on an aly airframe).
Is it definitely weatherproof?
Does it include all mounting hardware?
Will it put up with high airspeeds (210mph for the RV-6's VNE, more for RV7s, 8s and 10s).
How long can the lead be?
What is the end connector?

Cant say its definitely waterproof but I use petroleum jelly on the interface as a barrier.
It doesn't include the mounting hardware but this is in the list above.
I use an aluminium ground plane about 6*8cm to spread the load on the inside and a penny washer on the outside. The airframe is then the earth plane as you say and is brilliant.

You can get the extension leads from pilotawarehardware.com and one should be long enough. Its in the list

The end connector is SMA

Speed. If you are flying at this kind of speed then you may want to log at a more flexible antenna which will bow slightly with the friction but works well. There are available from Paddy Magee <paddy@industrial-remotes.com> Paddy will build you  tuned antennas one for pilotAware 869.5MHz and one for 1090MHz. They are very good.

Next question is whether to mount the above monopole on the topside or underside of the aircraft?
Has anyone tried either, and with what results?
Is both, diplexed, an option?

Bottom works great for me and makes the cable runs easy also keep it out of the wet somewhat.

I don't know about duplexed - I haven't done it - would this not affect the output impedance? It would be great if you could as this would improve efficiency in all directions.

Anybody have experience/solutions for any of this?
I am reluctant to drill holes in the plane without any kind of idea as to whether it is a good position or not.
Presumably other RV's, Sport Cruisers, Zenairs and other low wing, highish turtledeck metal aircraft have similar issues.

I would have no hesitation to drill the holes as the results are very worthwhile, but make sure you get the right authorisation from the LAA if that is your licensing authority.


Cheers

Keith

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General Discussion / Re: Why we need PAW

« on: October 03, 2016, 09:09:38 pm »

Thanks Ian

In the presentations that I give I have a couple of scary video's, but none as scary as that. The comedian Jasper Carrot used to live very close to Birmingham airport at Bickenhill and joked about tire marks on the roof. This isn't a joke. Wow

Keith

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General Discussion / Re: Simple licence

« on: October 02, 2016, 09:54:00 pm »

Hi Ruben

We don't supply what you call a Simple Licence to receive only as the objective of the project is to see and be seen by PilotAware. Therefore it is necessary to have a Radio Bridge attached to transmit at 869.5MHz and also provide the very necessary barometer to make the whole unit accurate. I guess what you are asking for is an ADSB 1090MHz receiver only unit which is something that we do not provide.

Sorry

Keith

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General Discussion / Re: Ground Station

« on: October 02, 2016, 08:36:11 pm »

Eric
Thanks keep up the good work.

I went for a bimble from Bidford in Warwickshire to staffordshire shropshire worcestershire and back again. Saw about 8 - 10 PAW contacts with one of then at 47Kms (we need to check this as it seems too good to be true even with my set up. Anyone out there transmitting 470265 in the Hex and Reg fields??).
So definitely a lot more out there to see.
Quite a few round Milson, Telford, Wolverhampton, Pound Green.

Getting more out there its working.

Great

Cheers

Keith

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General Discussion / Re: PAW website

« on: September 26, 2016, 03:27:32 pm »

No obvious link though to licencing, both cost and "how to", which with people I've talked to seems to be one of the most asked questions.

Hi Jim

Thanks for the feed back. The "how to" is in fact in the Easy Start Guide under Pages Downloads. We'll have a look at bringing it to the fore.

Thanks

Keith

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General Discussion / Re: PAW website

« on: September 26, 2016, 01:45:19 pm »

Hi Chaps

Thanks for the feedback which will help us to tailor the website over the next few weeks.
Steve we will tone down some of the what you call Bling thanks for the input.
Jim all the latest information is now available on the website under the pages tab.
Chris thanks for the opposing view.
Producing the website is always a juxtapose between KISS and getting across a lot of technical data and introducing the product to those who know nowt.

Cheers

Keith

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Technical Support / Re: No Mode-C/S Separation, Detect and Select

« on: September 25, 2016, 08:33:20 pm »

Hi Keith,

thank you for your fast answer.

I have no brigde installed.

Is this necessary?

Thanks

Michael

Please visit the new pilotaware.com website. In the download section there is a download "Known Good hardware" this will direct you to what is required to build your own and where to get a bridge.

Doing it yourself is not necessarily cheaper but fun if you like building electronics yourself and have some of the bits already

Cheers

Keith

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Technical Support / Re: No Mode-C/S Separation, Detect and Select

« on: September 25, 2016, 07:50:10 pm »

Hi Michael
Do you have a Bridge installed?

Keith

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General Discussion / Re: PilotAware at Wellesbourne

« on: September 25, 2016, 07:24:13 pm »

Hi Paul

The PilotAware Champion at Wellesbourne is Jon who works Monday to Friday. Think he is waiting until he has written up instructions for the weekend crew before it is a 7 day a week operation.

Keith