cscotthendry

Do you know what the settings are in your ADSB out transponder now?

I think there is confusion here -----

. Mode S - SSR interrogation is  not to be confused with Mode S Extended squitter (protocol used for ADSB)- they are independent and simultaneous functions.

1) if you have a Mode S transponder that ALSO has ADSB OUT - . Leave the Mode S transponder On and ADSB OUT  'ON', and disable the ADSB out (disable transmit on the sky echo) .  Why - becauset the transponder has 200W output on ADSB and will provide superior range (if you want superior range) . So yoru Sky echo does the ADSB-IN only to present traffic...
 

2) If you have a Mode S transponder that DOES NOT have ADSB OUT (most of them unless it was upgraded or purchased recently, or built in), then you must leave the Mode S transponder ON,---- AND you run your SKy echo in ADSB Transmit and ADSB receive mode.  

3) If you have a Mode A/C transponder - same as (2) , leave it on and operate Skyecho in  transmit and receive mode. 

AN example of a Mode S transponder without ADSB is an GTX330. With ADSB that is a GTX330ES (which stands for "Extended Squitter- which is ADSB protocol)
IMPORTANT NOTE : some transponders that support Mode S - ES MAY REQUIRE a software update to be fully compliant with ADSB formats.  You need to contact the manufacturer to figure out exactly what you have in the software installed to find out if you need a software upgrade .
Note : some  mfrs provide a ADSB/ES upgrade to their Mode S transponders free of charge. 
 

It is pretty confusing thats for sure

Hi Scott,

We may have met, or corresponded previously, your name is famliar and I was in Australia and New Zealand on visits in 1985 and more recently (New Zealand) in 2017.

As it turns out, I am currently in California escaping the Nova Scotia snow until April or so.

I would love to hear from you regarding your East Coast plans this summer. You might be interested in a flight ot two in my Savannah.

The best way to contact me is via my hotmail address:   [email protected] or by phone once you get a little closer. My number is (306) 450-7991.  This number is temporarily out-of-service while I avoid roaming charges in the USA. Until I return to Canada my US number will be (925) 822-6796.  I still struggle a little with the Recreational Flying software.

Nice to hear from you; be sure to keep me in the loop.

Dan Tonner    (CanadaDan)

Hi Dan. Pardon the interruption, but I got an odd request a few days back from a [email protected]
I figured it was a scam, wrote to you on your hotmail addr but heard nothing.
Just checking it wasn't you?
Bob in NZ

Hey Scott,

good to hear from you. I've been thinking I should call you for a nice catch-up. 

I am surviving okay. Actually staying in my little caravan at Taree airport at the moment.

I was wondering how your eyes are these days.  I had an operation on the right one last year for a retinal tear.  And I was due for one on the left next week to remove a membrane on the macula but that has been postponed due Covid. But my vision is actually okay at the moment.Anyway, the more recent Flying Around vids are reassuring; they show you're back in the sky -saddle.

I hope that you and Chris are doing well up there.  

Let's hope the nightmare ends sooner rather than later so we can hook up again.

       g.

Hey Scott,

good to hear from you. I've been thinking I should call you for a nice catch-up. 

I am surviving okay. Actually staying in my little caravan at Taree airport at the moment.

I was wondering how your eyes are these days.  I had an operation on the right one last year for a retinal tear.  And I was due for one on the left next week to remove a membrane on the macula but that has been postponed due Covid. But my vision is actually okay at the moment.Anyway, the more recent Flying Around vids are reassuring; they show you're back in the sky -saddle.

I hope that you and Chris are doing well up there.  

Let's hope the nightmare ends sooner rather than later so we can hook up again.

       g.

Yes, we really miss travelling, both here and overseas.

Sorry to hear about your eye, but glad it seems to be OK.

Last year I had my cataracts done (both eyes) so that was another procedure to endure. My eyes are going well at the moment. It has been over 12 months since my last eye injection and that problem seems to be resolved.

We have moved the airplane closer to home and that has made flying easier.

At the moment, we are painting the outside of the house. So that has put a bit of a damper on the flying for the past couple of weeks. We have about a week more to do and then I think we'll fly up to a friend's place in Childers and stay a night or two.

I have a gig skippering on a cruise boat around the islands. The boat is owned by the community center and we carry about 6 or 7 passengers to one of several destinations. I have a cruise tomorrow to an Irish pub. So, staying reasonably busy.

We're starting to look at flights to the US for early next year. Since we haven't been for going on 18 months, we might stay longer than our usual 3 month trip.

How is your little bird going these days? I guess if you're up there you're getting some hours up.

Have you had the vaccination yet? Chris and I have had both shots and we're ready for things to get back to (semi) normal.

OK, that's it from here. Take careof yourself and stay healthy.