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Technical Support / Re: Butterfly Connect
« on: August 21, 2016, 06:48:19 pm »
Thank you Lee, I think that you must have now as it doesn't share anymore. I have ordered a dongle
Kind regards, Michael
Kind regards, Michael
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Technical Support / Re: Butterfly Connect
« on: August 21, 2016, 04:56:33 pm »
I have now found the problem, I had not input my new licence number after just fitting the new shield.
I had not realized that the system now requires a dedicated GPS input as before it was using my tablet to supply the data.
I had not realized that the system now requires a dedicated GPS input as before it was using my tablet to supply the data.
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Technical Support / Butterfly Connect
« on: August 21, 2016, 02:29:20 pm »
I have just upgraded to the latest software version 20160820 and have found that when I try to connect via Flarm, I get the message "Failed to establish a connection with the Butterfly Connect unit"
I am using the Nexus tablet and the PilotAware without a GPS dongle. It was working fine with the last edition of the software.
There has also been a recent Skydemon software update for Android so could it be an issue with that?
I am using the Nexus tablet and the PilotAware without a GPS dongle. It was working fine with the last edition of the software.
There has also been a recent Skydemon software update for Android so could it be an issue with that?
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General Discussion / Re: NMEA output to autopilot
« on: April 27, 2016, 07:28:27 am »
Good morning Steve,
Thank you again for your opinions and observations.
Yes I did consider the Gemini as a direct replacement for my Avmap Ultra but if I take that route then I lose the only direct NMEA data source (When they get the software sorted out) Now if the Gemini had a dedicated GPS antenna and data converter built into it, there would be no contest.
So at the moment it looks like it will be the Vizion. It is just a case of where I can fit it in the panel. Perhaps I can move the MGL fuel computer and fit it in place?
Decisions,decisions!
Kind regards, Michael
Thank you again for your opinions and observations.
Yes I did consider the Gemini as a direct replacement for my Avmap Ultra but if I take that route then I lose the only direct NMEA data source (When they get the software sorted out) Now if the Gemini had a dedicated GPS antenna and data converter built into it, there would be no contest.
So at the moment it looks like it will be the Vizion. It is just a case of where I can fit it in the panel. Perhaps I can move the MGL fuel computer and fit it in place?
Decisions,decisions!
Kind regards, Michael
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General Discussion / Re: NMEA output to autopilot
« on: April 26, 2016, 03:11:29 pm »
Thank you again for your reply Steve and yes you are correct in assuming that I have not yet decided on the version. Is the upgrade from the 380 to the 385 just a software update?
Thinking about what you have said, I now realize that the Ultra EFIS would not have the flightplan info so would only have current position and track data. At present Skydemon does not have a means of GPS data output at all which is frustrating so for the time being at least, I could use the basic position data from pilotaware until such time as the new Avmap software is available. As for following a flight plan route, I will have to find another way do obtain the data of change my GPS.
I drove down to Friedrichshafen last week and visited the Trutrak stand. I have to say that I was not that impressed with the CEO who tried to persuade me to buy the ECO AP which is still really at the Beta stage. I have to say that it was interesting but would I want to cut holes in my shiny new aircraft, I think not especially with no guarantee of a successful outcome. I think that Lucas Massengale was there too but he didn't say much to me.
Regards, Michael
Thinking about what you have said, I now realize that the Ultra EFIS would not have the flightplan info so would only have current position and track data. At present Skydemon does not have a means of GPS data output at all which is frustrating so for the time being at least, I could use the basic position data from pilotaware until such time as the new Avmap software is available. As for following a flight plan route, I will have to find another way do obtain the data of change my GPS.
I drove down to Friedrichshafen last week and visited the Trutrak stand. I have to say that I was not that impressed with the CEO who tried to persuade me to buy the ECO AP which is still really at the Beta stage. I have to say that it was interesting but would I want to cut holes in my shiny new aircraft, I think not especially with no guarantee of a successful outcome. I think that Lucas Massengale was there too but he didn't say much to me.
Regards, Michael
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General Discussion / Re: NMEA output to autopilot
« on: April 26, 2016, 01:25:30 pm »
Hello Steve, that is very interesting. I built my Bristell NG5 last year here in Poland and as it is registered in the Czech Republic or Czechia as I believe it is now to be called, I am able to register it as an Ultralight. This being said, it is basically the same as the UK LSA version.
Anyway, at 72 I am not a fan of digital instruments but I did fit the Avmap Ultra as the electric AH was too heavy. The ultra has a dedicated GPS input but although the instrument is wired for NMEA output, as yet they are still working on the software for this facility which they hope to have available as a software update within 2 months.
What I don't know is whether this data output will include ARINC data which I understand is required for the AP to fly a flight plan
The Trutrak Vizion comes in two versions, the 380 which is capable of flying a track from the RS232 data input and the 385 which has the capability to follow a flightplan, given the GPS ARINC data.
I asked this question as I was aware that the Pilotaware system extracted the position data for ADSB output to my transponder and am interested to know if the data for the AP was accessible too.
Anyway, at 72 I am not a fan of digital instruments but I did fit the Avmap Ultra as the electric AH was too heavy. The ultra has a dedicated GPS input but although the instrument is wired for NMEA output, as yet they are still working on the software for this facility which they hope to have available as a software update within 2 months.
What I don't know is whether this data output will include ARINC data which I understand is required for the AP to fly a flight plan
The Trutrak Vizion comes in two versions, the 380 which is capable of flying a track from the RS232 data input and the 385 which has the capability to follow a flightplan, given the GPS ARINC data.
I asked this question as I was aware that the Pilotaware system extracted the position data for ADSB output to my transponder and am interested to know if the data for the AP was accessible too.
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General Discussion / Re: NMEA output to autopilot
« on: April 26, 2016, 07:03:16 am »
By your comments, you make the PilotAware sound like a Micky Mouse system. I am sure that Lee and his team do not regard it in this way.
A lot of hard work has gone into the development of this inexpensive system to the benefit of our safety and I think that, as members, to ridicule it is disloyal to the team.
A lot of hard work has gone into the development of this inexpensive system to the benefit of our safety and I think that, as members, to ridicule it is disloyal to the team.
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General Discussion / Re: NMEA output to autopilot
« on: April 25, 2016, 03:56:03 pm »
Thank you for your reply Lee.
The Trutrak Vizion 385 calls for these inputs for flightplan steering control. Is it possible to access this data?
Primary Serial Input. Baud rate selectable 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 baud. Automatically decodes NMEA-0183, Garmin Aviation Format, or Apollo/UPSAT MovingMap or GPSS format. Provides directional reference to the autopilot.
ARINC-A Digital differential signals from Garmin, Sierra, or other panel-mount receiver which provide directional steering
ARINC-B commands (GPSS, GPSV) to autopilot
Regards, Michael
The Trutrak Vizion 385 calls for these inputs for flightplan steering control. Is it possible to access this data?
Primary Serial Input. Baud rate selectable 1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 baud. Automatically decodes NMEA-0183, Garmin Aviation Format, or Apollo/UPSAT MovingMap or GPSS format. Provides directional reference to the autopilot.
ARINC-A Digital differential signals from Garmin, Sierra, or other panel-mount receiver which provide directional steering
ARINC-B commands (GPSS, GPSV) to autopilot
Regards, Michael
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General Discussion / NMEA output to autopilot
« on: April 23, 2016, 08:32:37 am »
I am considering fitting a Trutrak autopilot to my aircraft. This AP requires an NMEA input from my GPS to be able to fly a flightplan.
As I am using Skydemon with a tablet, there is no direct RS232 data output.
However, the Pilotaware unit has access to this information by wireless connection which is used for an ADSB output from my transponder.
So is it possible for an NMEA output from the Raspberry with the relevant GPS data for my autopilot?
Looking through the AP installation setup manual, the data required is as follows:
GPS RS232 -- Primary serial input
GPS ARINC -- A 429
GPS ARINC -- B 429
Baud Rate -- 4800
Refresh at least 1/sec
I would welcome any information
As I am using Skydemon with a tablet, there is no direct RS232 data output.
However, the Pilotaware unit has access to this information by wireless connection which is used for an ADSB output from my transponder.
So is it possible for an NMEA output from the Raspberry with the relevant GPS data for my autopilot?
Looking through the AP installation setup manual, the data required is as follows:
GPS RS232 -- Primary serial input
GPS ARINC -- A 429
GPS ARINC -- B 429
Baud Rate -- 4800
Refresh at least 1/sec
I would welcome any information
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General Discussion / Audible alarm
« on: April 10, 2016, 01:12:11 pm »
Does anyone have ideas about the possibility of incorporating an audible alarm for contacts within close proximity?
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General Discussion / PilotAware in Poland
« on: January 24, 2016, 11:03:59 am »
I just want to say that this morning I set up and tested my PilotAware system for the first time and despite being indoors, managed to observe commercial traffic at a distance of 40Nm.
I am well impressed and can't wait for the weather to improve so that I can go flying and display my "new toy" to many Polish pilots and hopefully improve our safety.
I am well impressed and can't wait for the weather to improve so that I can go flying and display my "new toy" to many Polish pilots and hopefully improve our safety.
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