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OGN-R PilotAware / Some OGN-R questions

« on: January 16, 2018, 05:32:05 pm »

I am a tug pilot at a couple of gliding clubs and also do a spot of touring in powered aircraft.  I would like to propose to one of my clubs that we install an OGN-R station but before I present this idea I will some more info.

I think the best way to propose an installation is to focus on the benefits to the gliding community (other than the obvious one of a reduced chance of GA aircraft colliding with a glider).  Will installing a OGN-R allow our fleet of gliders (all have flarm installed) to see aircraft with PAW as well as those squaking on a mode C or S transporder on their flarm displays? 

How would a flarm react to a PAW on a tug aircraft and vice versa?  Would it filter it out like it would another flarm?

Can the base station prove a realtime map of aircraft eiher using its own mapping or overlay it on skydemon light? I would like to see a map on a screen in the club house.

Thanks in advance.

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General Discussion / Re: Questions from a new builder

« on: August 09, 2016, 05:11:58 pm »

Good job I asked the question as I almost bought a Pi 3 today from Maplins today!

So I then need to buy the ARF bridge, ADS-B antenna, Bluetooth card, wifi adapter, GPS dongle and barometer mic pressure adapter.  Anything else??

Jacks

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General Discussion / Questions from a new builder

« on: August 09, 2016, 04:48:19 pm »

I am just about to embark on a PAW build and hope to design a system with a rechargeable battery pack inside the case which can be recharged using a USB port on the casing.

Anyway before I buy the Pi I have a few questions:

1.  Can a Raspberry Pi 3 be used and if so is a wifi adapted still required or can the onboard wifi carb card be used?

2.  What is the minimum size of Mini-SD card required and is there a minimum read/write speed?

Thanks in advance,

Jacks