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Technical Support / Re: IGrid WiFi
« on: June 20, 2022, 08:52:39 am »
As an aside all WiFi dongles supplied by Pilotaware are individually tested on an iPhone before dispatch.
It’s labour intensive but we do know the dongles work
Keith

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Latest News / New Youtube Video now available.
« on: June 15, 2022, 10:42:00 am »
PilotAware iGRID Video

A new video has been uploaded that describes how PilotAware iGRID works and how to download the software and upgrade the hardware

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCpXdSFtHmU

Please have a look and share it with your friends on social media.

Enjoy.

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For aircraft Certified by EASA, revised Certification Specifications for Standard Changes and Standard Repairs (CS-STAN) now applies.

The new version of CS-STAN (Issue4) Standard Change CS-SC057a describes the light touch approval applied to install Electronic Conspicuity that specifically does not transmit on an aviation frequency.

This includes PilotAware and Flarm devices. This complements the existing approval for the installation of Antennas via standard Change CS-SC004b.

This is great news for the permanent installation of PilotAware in EASA certified aircraft.

We now need to work on CAA certified aircraft to get the same safety advantages.

For the full story and compliance please see the blog at  https://www.pilotaware.com/post/easa-approves-permanent-installation-of-pilotaware-in-certified-aircraft


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Latest News / Latest PilotAware Software Release Now Available
« on: June 02, 2022, 02:24:31 pm »
https://pilotaware.lode.co.uk/

The latest PilotAware software release (shown in the link above) is now available including the latest innovation iGRID.

The second fantastic software release introduces an additional data link between your EC devices and the PilotAware servers using an existing mobile phone. This link is called iGRID.

iGRID will significantly increase the amount of traffic data available and provide new Flight Information Services for use in the cockpit.
PilotAware owners will immediately see the benefit of iGRID, which will also provide the platform for future innovations.

A WiFi link to your mobile hotspot is required using a second Ralink 5370 WiFi dongle.

The release features in-flight Weather overlaid on the new PilotAware RADAR screen with new traffic icons and points of interest.

For more information visit pilotAware.com and download the new software using the PilotAware Firmware updater as shown in the knowledge base.

https://www.pilotaware.com/knowledgebase/android-software-update

https://www.pilotaware.com/knowledgebase/ios-software-update


iGRID significantly increases the Situational Awareness available from PilotAware.


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Latest News / Improving Safety Across the Channel.
« on: May 17, 2022, 06:28:59 pm »
More ATOM Stations Are Required Please. And We Will Help.

With the introduction of PWVerchoq in Northern France, we are now able to track aircraft across the Channel the short route. However we need more sites to make it robust and redundant. The following Blog post reveals all.

https://www.pilotaware.com/post/crossing-the-english-channel

Please let your friends and favourite forums and Facebook pages know


Thanks Keith

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Thanks for posting this. I know that Lee had a lot of soul searching before finding the mistake in the iLevil code.

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General Discussion / Re: Aircrew/Playback codes
« on: May 17, 2022, 12:39:16 pm »
We do not supply information to FR24

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Great news for PilotAware supporters.

We are now on finals for the release of phase 2 of the 2022 PilotAware software release and it's a game-changer for Electronic Conspicuity and in-flight Situational Awareness.

Those that have downloaded, and are using the latest software will know the January 22 software release included PilotAware SkyGRID™, which allows users to detect low flying aircraft that are not in range of a base station and relay their position to ATC units and also provide the low flying aircraft with information of aircraft around them. Read about how this works at https://www.pilotaware.com/post/skygrid-in-detail

By adding a mobile link to provide additional data, the next software release due at the end of the month will increase the functionality of PilotAware well beyond anything available from any other GA Electronic Conspicuity or Situational Awareness system.

The additional data provided will contain a full in-flight updated weather map, points of interest and will also increase the types of EC types detected and significantly increase the amount of aircraft detected.

This really takes Electronic Conspicuity to the next level and beyond what others can supply.

To read more on what to expect please have a look at the Blog on the website at https://www.pilotaware.com/post/new-software-release-coming-soon

I wonder what phase 3 will bring for the supporters of PilotAware?

The PilotAware Team
Working for you.






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PilotAware has been personally contacted by Rinaldo Gaspari the president of AOPA Italia to let us know that they have negotiated a change in the law with the Italian Military authorities that enables PilotAware Rosetta and Flarm to legally be used in Italy. The following is an English translation of what they have done.

https://www-aopa-it.translate.goog/electronic-conspicuity-mise-aopa/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Whilst we were unaware that Italy did not follow the rest of Europe in the harmonisation of the 860 Band, we are delighted at the pragmatic and forward-looking approach taken by AOPA.

Following the recent announcement by EASA to include the 860 bands in their uSpace strategy this fantastic work by AOPA Italia will help in the integration of 860 Band systems through both ground-based and aerial-based rebroadcast and relay.

Coincidentally I also heard that 3 more ground stations have been requested in Italy

Just in time to do some Italian flying safari's

Roll on the summer

Keith


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Thanks Gerry that's a great help

I have responded to your email.

Thanks Keith


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As you know for the past 4 years we have been providing electronics and software free of charge for the installation of ATOM ground stations in the UK and Europe.

This has been brilliant in that we now have over 300 sites installed all contributing to ATOM GRID and Sky GRID.

At the moment we have lots of Radio bridges etc but Raspberri Pi's are like gold dust and unavailable on the open market. So we don't have any to give away.

On the other hand, we have lots of folks who want to install ATOM stations to get the advantage of the best VRS available today.

So here is the ask, do you have a Pi 2B or 3B spare that you would like to donate to the cause.

We will then be able to refurbish and recycle them to provide greater cover in UK and Europe.

In exchange, we will add 2 years license fee to your existing Rosetta or classic unit for each unit that passes the refurbishing process in February..

If you can help please drop us a line at atom@pilotaware.com

Thanks


Keith

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General Discussion / Re: Pilot Aware Vector Tool not showing Mode S
« on: January 26, 2022, 09:24:56 am »
Hi gary

What is your registration

Regards

Keith

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Technical Support / Re: Flarm Into PAW
« on: January 19, 2022, 10:15:35 pm »
As an aside, this is kinda what we are doing with a new product we are currently testing called Rossetta FX., FX is a very small 50 grammes device that will be attached in series with a Flarm device and its display. It will basically inject all the other aircraft that a flarm device doesn't see directly. It can be powered from the Flarm or USB 5V or 6-15V DC power. Its much lower power consumption s it will run off an Anker battery for 7 days.

Working in conjunction with the ATOM GRID and Sky GRID a flarm equipped glider will then have Flarm in and out PilotAware in and out ADSB in (from a chip, not a dongle) and also get the advantages of Mode-S 3D and everything else we will broadcast from the ATOM grounds stations and Sky-GRID with the next software release. Spoiler alert, our resident genius 'Professor' Moore nearly has the Weather RADAR screen working albeit with a little less hair. these days

The combined view of all traffic will be shown on a smart device EFB etc just like Rosetta.

This is a continuation of our mission to integrate the different types of EC together and will help gliders who are thermalling to see the PA28 that has Mode-S only is about to fly through the gaggle that are thermalling.

Before anyone states the obvious, no the PA28 will not see the Gliders unless he/she has an inexpensive PilotAware Rosetta installed but if he/she does then he/she will. Either directly or via the ATOM GRID or via Sky GRID.

You are really getting very clever Mr Moore is there anymore. SIC   

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Latest News / PilotAware License Price Increase.
« on: January 19, 2022, 09:53:36 am »
    PilotAware License Price Increase.

    Unfortunately, after 6 years we have to increase the annual license fee for PilotAware.

    Since 2016, PilotAware has continuously innovated to develop low-cost electronic conspicuity that provides as much functionality and interoperability as possible.

    Development is costly and prices are increasing. Consequently, we now have to increase the subscription by a modest £1 a month to £24 a year plus vat to cover the increased costs. We believe that the increased subscription still remains incredibly good value and will allow us to continue to innovate at a fast pace and provide you with even more incredible features to make our skies even safer.

    During this time PilotAware has continually raised its value through the addition of exceptional features, well over and above the original specification.

    These include;

    •   †Flight recording of all aircraft detected around you
                     o  Useful for airprox assumptions and investigations.
    •   Mode-C/S detection as a bearing less target.
                     o Providing vertical separation of Mode C/S aircraft.
    •   †Voice alerts.
                     o Allowing warnings whilst still maintain a horizontal scan.
    •   PilotAware RADAR screen.
                     o Providing a clearer view of local aircraft.
    •   †Subsidised installation of PilotAware ATOM stations.
                     o Over 300 stations installed in UK - Europe
    •   †Flarm detection and rebroadcast.
                     o Adding over 3500 Flarm targets
    •   †Mode-S/3D.
                     o Adding over 10,000 potential Mode-S targets
    •   Development of the PilotAware software defined network (GRID).
                     o Integrating stations together to provide greater range and capacity.
    •   †METARS
                     o Complementary In flight METARS from all stations within 150KMs
    •   †Historic remote playback of all flights and aircraft detected.
                     o Data provided to Aircrew Visualisation Apps
    •   Automatic software update.
                     o Memory stick
                     o Router
                     o Mobile Phone, IOS and Android.
    •   †PilotAware VECTOR EC fidelity checker
                     o Designed to help all GA pilots get the most out of any EC device.
    •   †PilotAware SkyGRID enhanced relay network.
                     oRevolutionary method of detecting aircraft at low levels and providing missing traffic data.[/li][/list]

      †UK, or World, first implementation

    The increase will take effect on licences updated after February 1st 2022.

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    Technical Support / Re: Polar diagram shows no activity with PilotAware
    « on: January 15, 2022, 06:22:09 pm »
    Also, check that the 90-degree adapters are not reverse polarity.

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