Bevan

Yes - FLARM. Picked up via ground stations and then sent like other traffic via cellular.

I'm guessing this will not pick up AvPlan aircraft, (without ADSB....or will it?).

Yes, when in range of one of the ground receivers and you have cellular coverage.

If you want to see every ADSB aircraft guaranteed, then invest in a receiver in your aircraft.

We're now feeding in ADSB traffic from a network of ground stations, plus glider traffic as well, into AvPlan EFB. You can also connect your own compatible ADSB receiver and get even more coverage as well. We won't even charge you extra to do so!

Yes, setting a static IP will allow you to use the Pi and cellular at the same time.

You probably want to turn your rasberry-pi into a Stratux : Stratux ADS-B | Stratux ADS-B - DIY/Low-cost Portable ADS-B

The advantages are

- Supported by a large community

- Works with a wider range of hardware

- Zero config connection to your EFB of choice (and it works with both AvPlan EFB and the other one)

Why do you need to register?

You need a log in, can't remember if it's free.

Hi Folks

I can categorically state that we (as I run AvPlan EFB) have no issues and have never had an issue with sharing traffic data (google it and you will see statements from me to that effect in other forums). When I heard that OzRunways were recently saying that we didn't and they did want to share I again approached them. I have received no reply to that message in over 4 weeks.

Bevan.

AvPlan EFB supports the Dynon D2. It will use GPS position and AHRS data to drive the synthetic vision display.

It would be good to get the "country airstrips guide" included in this as well.I don't think there has been much development of this and in some respects it is more important than the AOPA one.

My hard copy of the country airstrips guide has proved invaluable.

I use Avplan, but find it very frustrating in a bright cockpit. The Garmin 196 is best for the actual flight and use Avplan just for a map while flying. What I really need as Avplan or OzRunways with a complete lock on the screen, so that an accidental touch won't send it off on a wild goose chase.Today I was nearing my destination, but unable to see the screen, so I dismounted the iPad and see that I am way off track. It had put in another destination, nothing to do with my plan. Probably I touched it in a ticklish spot.

On the top bar of the map page you will see a lock icon - tap that and all your dreams come true!

If you want a Windows flight planner - give Command Flight Planner a whirl (www.commandsoftware.com.au). Its now owned by the folks behind AvPlan EFB (me). Real soon now you can do all your planning on your windows machine then wirelessly push your plans to your iPad/iPhone or Android tablet (and THEN wirelessly push your plan to your panel (Dynon SkyView or Avidyne IFD). Pretty cool!

There are no certified providers doing an EFB for Windows as yet (and AirNav isn't a certified provider). To be an EFB the screen size needs to be greater than 200mm, which rules out all windows phones to my knowledge.

There are some smaller windows tablets out there, but you're spending just as much as an iPad or a decent Android tablet.

- price ($169 for my premium OzRunways subscription + $29 Hybrid VFR Dynon map / vs.....? AvPlan $219 + Dynon +?)

We can certainly do a bundle deal for you and others who are interested.

Speaking of crickets Bevan, is there any interest from Airservices (or whoever) sharing ADSB "paints" from their servers to airborne AvPlan users?

We mix in the data across the two sources so the ADSB targets take precedence over the same aircraft seen via a 3G cellular type service.

I think its time you came across to the Dark Side. :-)

Perhaps the regulator needs to front-up with cash to help convince both AvPlan & OzRunways to share data. CASA could also facilitate inclusion of ADSB transponder paints from Airservices servers too. If they did all that, I might be persuaded that CASA honestly cared about safety!

I have one here - it is a tidy little unit. Seems to work well (we do most of our ADSB testing with AvPlan EFB with it)

Another option might be the simulator at Avia Aircraft at Mooabbin - it has a G1000 in it. Cheaper than flying an aircraft around.

Hi

OzRunways does not have the Country Airstrip Guide, so it might be best to remove that from any price comparison.

AvPlan EFB 7.1 has an NVFR LSALT calculator and AvPlan EFB have an obstacle database so will actually calculate the LSALT and not just show you a boundary. 7.1 should be out this week. (which also contains bunch of other goodies as well).

So iPad air 2 iPad Pro 9.7"Worth the extra $$$ ?

Thanks Bevan. Any plans to expand this?

Without any add ons does AvPlan show only other AvPlan traffic? Or is it picking it up from somewhere else?

Yeah that's the fancy one! Got a couple of cool extra features I think?? I think it may hook up with AvPlan to provide synthetic vision??

In terms of the physical size, choose the device which works in your aircraft and eyesight. Both are brilliant tools in the cockpit.