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General Discussion / Re: Mixed community and SafeSky
« on: August 19, 2022, 09:28:03 am »
And of course, iGRID as you have seen in Norway and will see in Italy
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Technical Support / Re: Antennas - where have you stuck yours?
« on: August 05, 2022, 09:33:26 pm »
As Peter said permanent installations are significantly better especially with external antennas then you get rid of that nasty obscuration that is suffered by carry-on systems that are not optimal.
Antennas can be fitted to PA28 using CS-STAN Issue 3 which was harmonised into the CAA regulations before we left EASA due to the will of the people in December 2021 CS-STAN Issue 3 0004.
CS STAN Issue 4 is more definitive but has not yet been harmonised into the CAA regulations .............they should be?
https://www.pilotaware.com/post/easa-approves-permanent-installation-of-pilotaware-in-certified-aircraft
Antennas can be fitted to PA28 using CS-STAN Issue 3 which was harmonised into the CAA regulations before we left EASA due to the will of the people in December 2021 CS-STAN Issue 3 0004.
CS STAN Issue 4 is more definitive but has not yet been harmonised into the CAA regulations .............they should be?
https://www.pilotaware.com/post/easa-approves-permanent-installation-of-pilotaware-in-certified-aircraft
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Technical Support / Re: iGRID - Two devices required?
« on: August 05, 2022, 09:25:17 pm »
Sounds like you have a classic not a rosetta.
It's not a good idea to run aircrew from the PilotAware as it may on certain occasions take a lot of power. Best to run it from a separate source.
It's not a good idea to run aircrew from the PilotAware as it may on certain occasions take a lot of power. Best to run it from a separate source.
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OGN-R PilotAware / Re: Metal ATOM Case?
« on: August 05, 2022, 09:19:36 pm »
This is no secret. We have built several of these using the Nebra case with power over ethernet. There are about 12 in use. They are more expensive than other cases but work well if you want to have the case outside using PoE. Very little is totally waterproof and if it is one also has to consider diurnal heating and condensation but we have been working on this and have some solutions. If you want to install one at your site drop us an email at OGN@pilotaware .com
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Latest News / New Video to assist with installing PilotAware iGRID
« on: July 25, 2022, 06:03:32 pm »
A new video is available that provides step by step instructions on how to install the latest software and hardware to enable the use of iGRID on PilotAware devices.
The video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3NePnMYa_0&t=0s
Please share the link with your favourite social media sites and aviation forum.
The video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3NePnMYa_0&t=0s
Please share the link with your favourite social media sites and aviation forum.
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Technical Support / Re: Intermittent fault - PAW Classic
« on: July 13, 2022, 02:37:11 pm »
I have put a video on Youtube that may help folks understand the relationship between losing power and losing GPS.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwGTQdz81zw
This has also been included in the troubleshooting section of the Knowledgebase.
https://www.pilotaware.com/knowledgebase/troubleshooting
Keith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwGTQdz81zw
This has also been included in the troubleshooting section of the Knowledgebase.
https://www.pilotaware.com/knowledgebase/troubleshooting
Keith
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Technical Support / Re: IGrid WiFi
« on: July 13, 2022, 02:15:58 pm »
Yes it will work on the short USB cable
This is how I test the WiFi devices individually to make them easy to fit
Cheers Keith
This is how I test the WiFi devices individually to make them easy to fit
Cheers Keith
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Technical Support / Re: Intermittent fault - PAW Classic
« on: July 11, 2022, 09:42:27 am »
Hi John.
As shown in the following document
https://global-uploads.webflow.com/5d56c24810fbfdbe08b488cd/6107c2df8ba4e7d2e72f9c2b_120802%20Difficulties%20in%20connecting%20PilotAware%20to%20Flight%20Bag%20Applications.pdf
There are two failure mechanisms that are reported between Sky Demon and PilotAware. Firstly,
Message 1 ‘Waiting for Device’
This message shows that the Sky Demon program is not connected to PilotAware. Th one you are getting?
This will be because
1) Your smart tablet or phone is not connected to the PilotAware WiFi.
2) The correct interface protocol has not been selected. Use PilotAware UDP
This message shows that SkyDemon is not connected to PilotAware through the iPad/PAW wifi interface.
The most common reason for this is that the power supply to the Classic or Rosetta device is interment.
The most common reason for this is that the micro USB power connection is faulty due to a loose connection between the micro USB on the RPi and the cable.
To check this waggle the cable in the micro USB connector socket and check that the small Red LED at the end of the Raspberry pi (Rip) does not go out momentarily.
If it does this is the problem.
When the power is disconnected the RPi will restart which will take about 90 seconds.
The result of this will be the connection drops out and the Sky demon reports Waiting for Device..
The user then reports that the system keeps dropping out which I think is your problem.
The solution for this is to change the RPI AND the cable unless you are convinced that it is only one of the two that is worn.
The fault usually occurs due to vibration between the cable and the connection. This happens when the installation is poor and the cable is vibrating at a different frequency to the box.
This can be fixed by fixing the cable to the box with a rubber band.
Please check this connection. If the red light is solid then something else is going on
Send the unit with the dongles and the cable back to us and we will check it out.
The second failure mechanism reported by sky demon is waiting for GPS which is usually a GPS shielding problem easily remedied by ensuring your GPS has a good view or replacing with a remote GPS.
You will be able to see if this is the problem by operating your Classic unit and monitoring the PilotAware RADAR screen not Sky Demon. If this is solid then the fault is between the Sky Demon app and the PilotAware. This is usually cured by selecting the correct interface protocol on the configuration page. Use PilotAware UDP
By the way is this the Classic you have in the RANS or the second-hand bitsa in the Cub
Regards
Keith
As shown in the following document
https://global-uploads.webflow.com/5d56c24810fbfdbe08b488cd/6107c2df8ba4e7d2e72f9c2b_120802%20Difficulties%20in%20connecting%20PilotAware%20to%20Flight%20Bag%20Applications.pdf
There are two failure mechanisms that are reported between Sky Demon and PilotAware. Firstly,
Message 1 ‘Waiting for Device’
This message shows that the Sky Demon program is not connected to PilotAware. Th one you are getting?
This will be because
1) Your smart tablet or phone is not connected to the PilotAware WiFi.
2) The correct interface protocol has not been selected. Use PilotAware UDP
This message shows that SkyDemon is not connected to PilotAware through the iPad/PAW wifi interface.
The most common reason for this is that the power supply to the Classic or Rosetta device is interment.
The most common reason for this is that the micro USB power connection is faulty due to a loose connection between the micro USB on the RPi and the cable.
To check this waggle the cable in the micro USB connector socket and check that the small Red LED at the end of the Raspberry pi (Rip) does not go out momentarily.
If it does this is the problem.
When the power is disconnected the RPi will restart which will take about 90 seconds.
The result of this will be the connection drops out and the Sky demon reports Waiting for Device..
The user then reports that the system keeps dropping out which I think is your problem.
The solution for this is to change the RPI AND the cable unless you are convinced that it is only one of the two that is worn.
The fault usually occurs due to vibration between the cable and the connection. This happens when the installation is poor and the cable is vibrating at a different frequency to the box.
This can be fixed by fixing the cable to the box with a rubber band.
Please check this connection. If the red light is solid then something else is going on
Send the unit with the dongles and the cable back to us and we will check it out.
The second failure mechanism reported by sky demon is waiting for GPS which is usually a GPS shielding problem easily remedied by ensuring your GPS has a good view or replacing with a remote GPS.
You will be able to see if this is the problem by operating your Classic unit and monitoring the PilotAware RADAR screen not Sky Demon. If this is solid then the fault is between the Sky Demon app and the PilotAware. This is usually cured by selecting the correct interface protocol on the configuration page. Use PilotAware UDP
By the way is this the Classic you have in the RANS or the second-hand bitsa in the Cub
Regards
Keith
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Technical Support / Re: Intermittent fault - PAW Classic
« on: July 08, 2022, 01:59:46 pm »
John the following document will help to diagnose the fault.
https://www.pilotaware.com/knowledgebase/troubleshooting
read the embedded documents as well
https://www.pilotaware.com/knowledgebase/troubleshooting
read the embedded documents as well
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Technical Support / Re: WiFi Dongle stops tablet connecting with PAW
« on: July 08, 2022, 01:57:02 pm »Quote
In the course of all this the Rosetta pigtail becane VERY hot. The wifi module was also hot. Having allowed everything to cool down I operated the Rosetta again without the wifi module. The Rosetta pigtail got hot again but maybe not as hot as when the wifi module was in. Is this normal? Not having had the case open and checking this before I have no way of knowing if this is normal and acceptable operating temperature. Makes me a bit nervous!
To ensure the temperature issue was nothing to do with the aircraft power supply and the USB port I use I turned off and allowed to cool. I then used the same recommended cable which. I plugged directly into an Anker battery pack which I used for the PAW classic in the my previous aircraft. The temperature of the pigtail and wifi module again reached concerning levels.
It isn’t the pigtail that get hot it is the SDR which is normal for that device. If you have put the WiFi dongle above this then it will get hot through radiated heat from the SDR. can you put the WiFi in one of the USB sockets to the left.
I test them all and they dont get hot on their own
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Technical Support / Re: iGRID - Two devices required?
« on: July 08, 2022, 01:49:09 pm »First flight using IGrid today, Andrewsfield out to the East, Clacton-Felixstowe and return. A regular route I do just for a bit of currencyA lot more -relevant- targets, i.e. likely to represent a threat, or just a lot more distant clutter?
First Impressions, A LOT more targets are visible, that's for sure
It’s a genuine question, as I really want to know whether it’s worth the the extra faff every time I go flying.
You should get more targets in the local area as iGRID will assist in removing obscuration from poorly fitted devices particularly those that cant have remote antennas
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Technical Support / Re: RALINK 5370
« on: June 24, 2022, 08:20:24 pm »
They are back in stock now but best be quick
Keith
Keith
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Technical Support / Re: Dipole Antenna Fell off - options forward?
« on: June 24, 2022, 08:19:25 pm »
Funny you should say that other suppliers are twice the price
https://www.navboys.com/PWRFLARMCOREFLAANTEU.html
Hmmmm
https://www.navboys.com/PWRFLARMCOREFLAANTEU.html
Hmmmm
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Technical Support / Re: WiFi Module doesn't fit in Rosetta
« on: June 24, 2022, 08:10:22 pm »
I use something like this when testing modules and it works well
https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-Black-Extension-Adapter-Cable/dp/B00S2N2Q4U/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2P9W9XESAPUFU&keywords=short+USB+extension+cable&qid=1656097707&sprefix=short+usb+extension+cable%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-Black-Extension-Adapter-Cable/dp/B00S2N2Q4U/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2P9W9XESAPUFU&keywords=short+USB+extension+cable&qid=1656097707&sprefix=short+usb+extension+cable%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-3
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Technical Support / Re: IGrid and phone reception
« on: June 22, 2022, 08:03:07 am »
No unfortunately not