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General Discussion / Re: My portable PilotAware just got a lot more portable!
« on: January 14, 2022, 03:47:09 pm »
Nice one Andrew.
Very pragmatic
Keith
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Latest News / CAA CAP670 and the use of ATOM GRID for situational awareness.
« on: January 14, 2022, 03:22:19 pm »
A paper has been put up on the PilotAware website outlining the effect of the CAA's latest ruling on the use of non approved systems at aerodromes.
The result is that ATOM Stations can now be used for situational awareness but cannot be used for giving advice through a Flight Information Service by an ATCO or FISO.
We now have over 120 ATOM stations (of the 240 installed) in use at airstrips and airfields, including the military, so this is good news. However, as most of these sites (but by no means all) don't have ATCO's and FISO's a Flight Information Service cannot be provided anyway.
However, many of the airfields with ATOM's installed include Primary RADAR sites, so over time, we will be able to heed the CAP670 advice and check the information provided against real-world experience. Hopefully, this will provide evidence that some of the data is in fact good enough for inclusion in the provision of FIS reports and thereby contribute to aviation safety as it has recently at Turweston and other sites.
This reminds me very much of the way that the disruptive technology of the internet totally overtook telecommunications private circuits (with hideously expensive rental costs) and is now indispensable. It took time but it now seems crazy to have paid thousands of pounds a year for a 2 MB/S link when 60MB/s is now available for £20+ a month. plus sa change!
The Blog post can be found at https://www.pilotaware.com/post/cap670-and-atom
Also, have a look at the post on this forum on setting up a screen in your clubhouse using a Raspberry Pi in Kiosk Mode.
http://forum.pilotaware.com/index.php/topic,2139.0.html
The result is that ATOM Stations can now be used for situational awareness but cannot be used for giving advice through a Flight Information Service by an ATCO or FISO.
We now have over 120 ATOM stations (of the 240 installed) in use at airstrips and airfields, including the military, so this is good news. However, as most of these sites (but by no means all) don't have ATCO's and FISO's a Flight Information Service cannot be provided anyway.
However, many of the airfields with ATOM's installed include Primary RADAR sites, so over time, we will be able to heed the CAP670 advice and check the information provided against real-world experience. Hopefully, this will provide evidence that some of the data is in fact good enough for inclusion in the provision of FIS reports and thereby contribute to aviation safety as it has recently at Turweston and other sites.
This reminds me very much of the way that the disruptive technology of the internet totally overtook telecommunications private circuits (with hideously expensive rental costs) and is now indispensable. It took time but it now seems crazy to have paid thousands of pounds a year for a 2 MB/S link when 60MB/s is now available for £20+ a month. plus sa change!
The Blog post can be found at https://www.pilotaware.com/post/cap670-and-atom
Also, have a look at the post on this forum on setting up a screen in your clubhouse using a Raspberry Pi in Kiosk Mode.
http://forum.pilotaware.com/index.php/topic,2139.0.html
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OGN-R PilotAware / Re: Clubhouse Display
« on: January 14, 2022, 03:04:05 pm »
Thank's Steve U for providing the Kiosk link.
I have just put up a blog post on the website outlining the effect of the CAA's latest ruling, via CAP 670 issued in December 2021, on the use of CAA unapproved systems at aerodromes.
The result is that ATOM Stations can now be used for situational awareness but cannot be used for giving advice through a Flight Information Service by an ATCO or FISO.
We have over 120 ATOM stations now in use at airstrips and airfields so this is good news. However, as most of these sites (but by no means all) don't have ATCO's and FISO's a Flight Information Service cannot be provided anyway.
ATOMs are now used in several very large airfields including those with Primary RADAR so over time we will be able to heed the advice in CAP670 and check the information provided against real-world experience. Hopefully, this will provide evidence that some of the data is in fact good enough for inclusion in the provision of FIS reports and thereby contribute to aviation safety as it has at Turweston and other sites.
The Blog post can be found at https://www.pilotaware.com/post/cap670-and-atom
Thanks again for helping Steve, I hope that lots of others hook up redundant flat-screen televisions for the best Situational Awareness screen available today.
I have just put up a blog post on the website outlining the effect of the CAA's latest ruling, via CAP 670 issued in December 2021, on the use of CAA unapproved systems at aerodromes.
The result is that ATOM Stations can now be used for situational awareness but cannot be used for giving advice through a Flight Information Service by an ATCO or FISO.
We have over 120 ATOM stations now in use at airstrips and airfields so this is good news. However, as most of these sites (but by no means all) don't have ATCO's and FISO's a Flight Information Service cannot be provided anyway.
ATOMs are now used in several very large airfields including those with Primary RADAR so over time we will be able to heed the advice in CAP670 and check the information provided against real-world experience. Hopefully, this will provide evidence that some of the data is in fact good enough for inclusion in the provision of FIS reports and thereby contribute to aviation safety as it has at Turweston and other sites.
The Blog post can be found at https://www.pilotaware.com/post/cap670-and-atom
Thanks again for helping Steve, I hope that lots of others hook up redundant flat-screen televisions for the best Situational Awareness screen available today.
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General Discussion / Re: Enhancement Requests
« on: January 07, 2022, 08:35:18 am »
Hi Neil
Unfortunately, you cannot get the SkyDemon voice alerts from PilotAware.
Sorry.
Regards
Keith
Unfortunately, you cannot get the SkyDemon voice alerts from PilotAware.
Sorry.
Regards
Keith
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Latest News / Latest PilotAware Software Released for 2022
« on: January 01, 2022, 04:18:07 pm »
Happy New Year 2022 to You All from PilotAware.
To start off 2022 on a high note, PilotAware has issued its latest software release 20220101.
We would like to thank all of the members of the PilotAware TestFlight Team who have spent the last 3 months testing the latest release. Thanks to you all for your feedback and suggestions.
As well as providing updates and bug fixes, it introduces exciting new technology that takes yet another innovative step along the road towards complete situational awareness, in the air and on the ground.
We call this technology PilotAware SkyGRID and you can read all about it on the PilotAware website Blog at https://www.pilotaware.com/post/skygrid-in-detail
As well as releasing SkyGRID, we have also updated the website and expanded the Knowledgebase as a single point of contact for information on getting the most out of your PilotAware. This includes the latest Operating Instructions which have been broken down into individual sections for ease of use.
Visit the knowledge base at https://www.pilotaware.com/knowledge-base
Sky GRID is just one of the new technologies that we will be releasing in 2022 and the new software includes other features that we can switch on when we are ready.
Download the latest software now to take advantage of SkyGRID and take your PilotAware Electronic Conspicuity and situational awareness to the next level and see even more aircraft particularly at low levels.
PilotAware Team
January 2022.
To start off 2022 on a high note, PilotAware has issued its latest software release 20220101.
We would like to thank all of the members of the PilotAware TestFlight Team who have spent the last 3 months testing the latest release. Thanks to you all for your feedback and suggestions.
As well as providing updates and bug fixes, it introduces exciting new technology that takes yet another innovative step along the road towards complete situational awareness, in the air and on the ground.
We call this technology PilotAware SkyGRID and you can read all about it on the PilotAware website Blog at https://www.pilotaware.com/post/skygrid-in-detail
As well as releasing SkyGRID, we have also updated the website and expanded the Knowledgebase as a single point of contact for information on getting the most out of your PilotAware. This includes the latest Operating Instructions which have been broken down into individual sections for ease of use.
Visit the knowledge base at https://www.pilotaware.com/knowledge-base
Sky GRID is just one of the new technologies that we will be releasing in 2022 and the new software includes other features that we can switch on when we are ready.
Download the latest software now to take advantage of SkyGRID and take your PilotAware Electronic Conspicuity and situational awareness to the next level and see even more aircraft particularly at low levels.
PilotAware Team
January 2022.
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OGN-R PilotAware / Re: New Stations Added
« on: December 08, 2021, 02:46:06 pm »
Thanks, Bob
New sites to be dispatched this week include Smrtsky near Daventry, Seagull at Haverfordwest Cosford and Huntingdon.
Still hoping to have 250 installed by the end of the year
Cheers
Keith
New sites to be dispatched this week include Smrtsky near Daventry, Seagull at Haverfordwest Cosford and Huntingdon.
Still hoping to have 250 installed by the end of the year
Cheers
Keith
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Latest News / Happy Christmas with 10% off Antennas and Antenna Kits
« on: December 08, 2021, 02:30:02 pm »
Happy Christmas from PilotAware
We would like to wish you, your family, and your flying buddies a very happy Christmas and a safe New Year in 2022.
The elves at PilotAware HQ and the 'Test Flight Team' have been busy testing the latest software release and it is amazing.
Santas' little helper tells me that the new software will detect more aircraft than ever particularly at low levels of flight. In addition, the new software will prepare all in-flight Rosetta Units for the next innovation in Electronic Conspicuity, raising the bar of functionality available only to PilotAware users.
The innovations include new software that has been downloaded onto all PilotAware ATOM stations, of which there are now more than 230 installed in the UK. New ATOM stations are being installed at a rate of 2 or 3 a week and there is still plenty of free ATOM stuff available if you want to install one at your site. Otherton is one of the latest installations which has prompted additional sites at RAF Cosford and Fisherwick near Tamworth. An ATOM station includes the best Virtual RADAR Screen input available today at any price. If you want to join in the fun email us at ogn@pilotAware.com
To get the most out of the new software and improve the range and performance of your existing carry-on Rosetta we recommend the installation of remote antennas and a GPS mouse. This allows you to hide the main PilotAware unit behind the dashboard or elsewhere out of sight making for a neat unseen installation with no wires showing and with improved performance all round. Kits and antennas are available for all types of aircraft including microlights, gyros and helicopters.
To celebrate the holiday and allow you to get your aircraft prepared, we're offering a 10% discount on all remote antennas, remote antenna kits, and Rosetta units with remote antenna bundles, including external or internal antenna kits. Rosetta units sold with external bundles also qualify for the DfT CAA EC grant, giving a further 50% off (up to a maximum of £250). PilotAware units will never be this inexpensive again.
This offer applies to equipment bought directly from the PilotAware store at pilotaware.com and will continue until January 1st 2022. Enter 'CHRISTMAS21' at the checkout to claim your discount.
If you don't receive the PilotAware 'Email News' please sign up using the following http://eepurl.com/hKS5EP
Cheers
Keith
We would like to wish you, your family, and your flying buddies a very happy Christmas and a safe New Year in 2022.
The elves at PilotAware HQ and the 'Test Flight Team' have been busy testing the latest software release and it is amazing.
Santas' little helper tells me that the new software will detect more aircraft than ever particularly at low levels of flight. In addition, the new software will prepare all in-flight Rosetta Units for the next innovation in Electronic Conspicuity, raising the bar of functionality available only to PilotAware users.
The innovations include new software that has been downloaded onto all PilotAware ATOM stations, of which there are now more than 230 installed in the UK. New ATOM stations are being installed at a rate of 2 or 3 a week and there is still plenty of free ATOM stuff available if you want to install one at your site. Otherton is one of the latest installations which has prompted additional sites at RAF Cosford and Fisherwick near Tamworth. An ATOM station includes the best Virtual RADAR Screen input available today at any price. If you want to join in the fun email us at ogn@pilotAware.com
To get the most out of the new software and improve the range and performance of your existing carry-on Rosetta we recommend the installation of remote antennas and a GPS mouse. This allows you to hide the main PilotAware unit behind the dashboard or elsewhere out of sight making for a neat unseen installation with no wires showing and with improved performance all round. Kits and antennas are available for all types of aircraft including microlights, gyros and helicopters.
To celebrate the holiday and allow you to get your aircraft prepared, we're offering a 10% discount on all remote antennas, remote antenna kits, and Rosetta units with remote antenna bundles, including external or internal antenna kits. Rosetta units sold with external bundles also qualify for the DfT CAA EC grant, giving a further 50% off (up to a maximum of £250). PilotAware units will never be this inexpensive again.
This offer applies to equipment bought directly from the PilotAware store at pilotaware.com and will continue until January 1st 2022. Enter 'CHRISTMAS21' at the checkout to claim your discount.
If you don't receive the PilotAware 'Email News' please sign up using the following http://eepurl.com/hKS5EP
Cheers
Keith
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Latest News / PilotAware Provides Air Traffic Service for Voluntary Search and Rescue Groups.
« on: October 19, 2021, 04:16:12 pm »
PILOTAWARE PROVIDES A COMPLIMENTARY NATIONWIDE AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE TO UK SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAMS.
Following a recent visit to install ATOM Stations in Cornwall, we met with the Chairman of the Dartmoor Mountain Rescue Teams who let us know that it would help their rescue efforts immensely if they had a real-time view of aircraft flying over Dartmoor. It would be particularly helpful to be able to track the Devon and Cornwall Air Ambulances and the Coastguard Helicopters when they attend rescues, particularly in poor visibility.
So for the last 3 months, PilotAware has been working with them to provide a feed from the ATOM GRID to do just that. All aircraft detected using, ADSB, PilotAware, Mode-S, Flarm and Fanet+ are now plotted on the MRMaps system that they use for command and control. This enhancement to the MRMaps system has also been rolled nationally to all volunteer search and rescue groups in the UK.
In response, the Dartmoor Mountain Rescue Teams are negotiating to install an ATOM Station on Dartmoor to further enhance traffic capture. This will also be of great value to speed up location if an aircraft with EC was to go down on the moor.
For more information please see the blog below and spread the word to your flying colleagues.
https://www.pilotaware.com/post/pilotaware-provides-complimentary-nationwide-traffic-to-uk-search-and-rescue-teams
Following a recent visit to install ATOM Stations in Cornwall, we met with the Chairman of the Dartmoor Mountain Rescue Teams who let us know that it would help their rescue efforts immensely if they had a real-time view of aircraft flying over Dartmoor. It would be particularly helpful to be able to track the Devon and Cornwall Air Ambulances and the Coastguard Helicopters when they attend rescues, particularly in poor visibility.
So for the last 3 months, PilotAware has been working with them to provide a feed from the ATOM GRID to do just that. All aircraft detected using, ADSB, PilotAware, Mode-S, Flarm and Fanet+ are now plotted on the MRMaps system that they use for command and control. This enhancement to the MRMaps system has also been rolled nationally to all volunteer search and rescue groups in the UK.
In response, the Dartmoor Mountain Rescue Teams are negotiating to install an ATOM Station on Dartmoor to further enhance traffic capture. This will also be of great value to speed up location if an aircraft with EC was to go down on the moor.
For more information please see the blog below and spread the word to your flying colleagues.
https://www.pilotaware.com/post/pilotaware-provides-complimentary-nationwide-traffic-to-uk-search-and-rescue-teams
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French Specific Forum / Re: Bienvenue
« on: April 21, 2021, 10:07:09 am »
Pourquoi Stratux est-il meilleur pour afficher le modeC / S?
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French Specific Forum / Welcome
« on: March 19, 2021, 09:15:43 am »
This Forum has been set up to allow discussion between the growing list of PilotAware users in France. Please use it to communicate with your flying colleagues especially those that are not fluent in English. Normal Forum Rules apply courteous and polite please as you always are.
Please note that we will not be able to answer technical questions from the UK unless they are posted on the British Forum in English sorry. However, there are a growing number of champions in France who understand the power of PilotAware and will be able to help you directly.
Please note that we will not be able to answer technical questions from the UK unless they are posted on the British Forum in English sorry. However, there are a growing number of champions in France who understand the power of PilotAware and will be able to help you directly.
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General Discussion / GA Aviation Community Facebook Poll on Electronic Conspicuity.
« on: March 01, 2021, 09:17:40 pm »
Looks like there is a poll on the GA Aviation Community Facebook page to see what Electronic conspicuity you use. It would be rude not to vote.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/380851088752287/?multi_permalinks=1469507796553272¬if_id=1614451503560612¬if_t=group_highlights&ref=notif
https://www.facebook.com/groups/380851088752287/?multi_permalinks=1469507796553272¬if_id=1614451503560612¬if_t=group_highlights&ref=notif
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OGN-R PilotAware / Re: Which antenna co-ax?
« on: February 08, 2021, 04:44:52 pm »
Hi Julian
RG8 and LM400 are very thick low loss cables
RG8x and CLF 200 are the thinner versions
The thinner versions are OK for up to 4 metres.
I buy in bulk if you want me to make the cables up at cost
Regards
Keith
RG8 and LM400 are very thick low loss cables
RG8x and CLF 200 are the thinner versions
The thinner versions are OK for up to 4 metres.
I buy in bulk if you want me to make the cables up at cost
Regards
Keith
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Latest News / Free Upgrades for Existing OGN Sites
« on: January 30, 2021, 10:37:26 am »
PilotAware Provides Free Upgrades for Existing OGN Stations to ATOM GRID Network.
Following a greater than expected uptake of PilotAware units as part of the 2020 DfT/CAA Grant PilotAware has decided to use its good fortune to give even more back to the General Aviation Community.
To provide greater situational awareness, at and around active gliding sites PilotAware will provide further financial assistance to aviation club and users that have a suitable existing OGN installation to upgrade them to the full functionality of PilotAware ATOM GRID sites.
The upgrade will allow PilotAware users to see the Flarm equipped aircraft in your circuit and beyond thus increasing aviation safety.
The upgrade will also provide a complete Virtual RADAR view of all aircraft detected directly by the site augmented by neighbouring ATOM GRID sites. This will include aircraft transmitting PilotAware, Flarm, Fanet+, and ADSB in real-time and Mode-S with a small MLAT delay.
Accessing the Virtual RADAR screen via a password protected link, the launch winch or tug master will be provided with real time situational awareness of aircraft in the circuit landing or bandits flying through the zone.
The equipment to be provided free of charge includes 2 antennas, 2 antenna mounts, 2 sets of coaxial cable, 1 software-controlled radio, 1 SMA to mcx pigtail, 1 PilotAware Radio Bridge, and 1 SD card complete with SW. To complete the installation the club will need to supply the mounting pole and brackets.
An initial 20 sets of upgrade kits have been allocated and help will be provided to configure the software if required.
For more information or to apply for your upgrade kit please contact ATOM@pilotaware.com
For more information on PilotAware ATOM GRID please see the youtube videos at
PilotAware Atom GRID Introduction
https://youtu.be/A8TtscFCRKo
PilotAware Atom GRID Features and Obscuration
https://youtu.be/J1imxhjG8ds
PilotAware ATOM GRID Mode-S 3D
https://youtu.be/wCjRKH3F_Wo
PilotAware ATOM GRID METARS
https://youtu.be/me12z7oLhI4
Following a greater than expected uptake of PilotAware units as part of the 2020 DfT/CAA Grant PilotAware has decided to use its good fortune to give even more back to the General Aviation Community.
To provide greater situational awareness, at and around active gliding sites PilotAware will provide further financial assistance to aviation club and users that have a suitable existing OGN installation to upgrade them to the full functionality of PilotAware ATOM GRID sites.
The upgrade will allow PilotAware users to see the Flarm equipped aircraft in your circuit and beyond thus increasing aviation safety.
The upgrade will also provide a complete Virtual RADAR view of all aircraft detected directly by the site augmented by neighbouring ATOM GRID sites. This will include aircraft transmitting PilotAware, Flarm, Fanet+, and ADSB in real-time and Mode-S with a small MLAT delay.
Accessing the Virtual RADAR screen via a password protected link, the launch winch or tug master will be provided with real time situational awareness of aircraft in the circuit landing or bandits flying through the zone.
The equipment to be provided free of charge includes 2 antennas, 2 antenna mounts, 2 sets of coaxial cable, 1 software-controlled radio, 1 SMA to mcx pigtail, 1 PilotAware Radio Bridge, and 1 SD card complete with SW. To complete the installation the club will need to supply the mounting pole and brackets.
An initial 20 sets of upgrade kits have been allocated and help will be provided to configure the software if required.
For more information or to apply for your upgrade kit please contact ATOM@pilotaware.com
For more information on PilotAware ATOM GRID please see the youtube videos at
PilotAware Atom GRID Introduction
https://youtu.be/A8TtscFCRKo
PilotAware Atom GRID Features and Obscuration
https://youtu.be/J1imxhjG8ds
PilotAware ATOM GRID Mode-S 3D
https://youtu.be/wCjRKH3F_Wo
PilotAware ATOM GRID METARS
https://youtu.be/me12z7oLhI4
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Technical Support / Android Beta Release of PilotAware Now Available
« on: January 29, 2021, 05:36:16 pm »
Thanks to the great work by Neil Hathaway the beta release of the Android version of the Firmware updater has landed. If you are an Android champion give it a whirl and tell us what you think.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=updater.pilotaware
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=updater.pilotaware
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Latest News / Android Version of the PilotAware Firmware Updater Now Available.
« on: January 29, 2021, 05:28:21 pm »
Great News for PilotAware Android Users
Thanks to some more fantastic work by Neil Hathaway we now have an Android version of the PilotAware Firmware Updater.
With this new app, you will be able to remotely check what software version is installed, update it if a later version is available, check that your license is current and renew it via the PilotAware site if it is not.
The iOS version has received a great deal of critical acclaim and following significant customer demand we are now releasing the Android version as a beta release.
The app is intuitive with embedded operating instructions.
Devices using Android differ from iOS in that there are many combinations of hardware, software and concurrent apps so this requires an extended test regime.
However, if you are a confident Android user please feel free to download and use the complimentary app available using the following link. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=updater.pilotaware
With both the iOS and the Android Apps, the PilotAware Rosetta or Classic device must be running software at least revision 20190621 or later for the app to work.
The latest public SW release is 20201101.
Please let your flying buddies and your favourite flying forum know the good news and get your software up to date the easy way!
I will open a post in technical support if you have problems so the android experts amongst us can share their expertise.
Enjoy Keith
Thanks to some more fantastic work by Neil Hathaway we now have an Android version of the PilotAware Firmware Updater.
With this new app, you will be able to remotely check what software version is installed, update it if a later version is available, check that your license is current and renew it via the PilotAware site if it is not.
The iOS version has received a great deal of critical acclaim and following significant customer demand we are now releasing the Android version as a beta release.
The app is intuitive with embedded operating instructions.
Devices using Android differ from iOS in that there are many combinations of hardware, software and concurrent apps so this requires an extended test regime.
However, if you are a confident Android user please feel free to download and use the complimentary app available using the following link. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=updater.pilotaware
With both the iOS and the Android Apps, the PilotAware Rosetta or Classic device must be running software at least revision 20190621 or later for the app to work.
The latest public SW release is 20201101.
Please let your flying buddies and your favourite flying forum know the good news and get your software up to date the easy way!
I will open a post in technical support if you have problems so the android experts amongst us can share their expertise.
Enjoy Keith