Roscoe

Ive been using the earlier Dynon D2 for about 10 years without any issues.

Its powered by USB to the cigarette lighter adapter

1 minute ago, Neil_S said:

Hi Roscoe,

 

Your Skyecho has 3 lights on it, the one on the right is the one indicating GPS fix. If you had GPS fix issues this should have shown something other than green, eg amber if poor (2D), or red if no satellites fixed. 

 

Cheers,

Neil

Yep am aware of that.

Seems unusual that on a one hour flt down the coast to Wollongong there was no GPS fix.

Flying again soon so will check it regularly

1 hour ago, kgwilson said:

ADSB data is transmitted from your ADSB Out device at 1090 MHz and is picked up by other aircraft with ADSB In as well as ground stations which range from government run organisations or contractors like Air Services to Joe Blogs with a  Raspberry Pi 1090 MHz receiver & uploaded to the WWW & picked up by 3rd party organisations like FlightAware, Flight radar 24 & ADSB Exchange. The data captured by these businesses is broadcast on the Web in almost real time overlaid on a map providing the precise location of the aircraft at 1 second intervals. The SE2 also has a secondary receiver at 978MHz (ADSB In) which includes traffic information and weather information (if available). Not in Australia though.

 

Transponders have nothing to do with it unless they are Mode S transponders with extended squitter and are ADSB enabled so have to include the ADSB hardware,  a GPS & external antenna. These have much greater range due to their higher transmitter power but it comes at a 5-6k cost.

Ok thanks Kevin

My TRIG ModeS Txp not equipped as you describe. I only have a Garmin Aera500 portable GPS in the panel.

Just thinking that my SE device, even though switched on, may not have had a GPS fix during the flight.

Just getting back to my orginal issue of flightaware not recording my flight last saturday, where does flightaware get its info from?

Skyecho?

Transponder?

So back to topic, the accident, from what i gather, the Cessna did not appear on flightaware or adsb exchange

35 minutes ago, kgwilson said:

The only reason I can think of is that there was a network outage with Flightaware or there were no ground receiving stations withing range which is highly unlikely. Also if the unit was shielded preventing transmission, again highly unlikely. If the SE2 battery was low is also another possibility but then the battery light would be yellow (under 66%) or red when under 33% charge.

 

I presume you were seeing other ADSB Out equipped aircraft at the time and that you know the difference between ADSB in data and OZ runways in data.

Thanks again Kev

SE battery was full, cant recall if i noticed other targets.

I run Avplan.

Will be flying shortly so will check again

7 minutes ago, kgwilson said:

It is all in the software of the system you are using to interface to the SE2. The SE2 broadcasts (and receives) GPS location, barometric altitude AMSL, Aircraft Rego and some other codes. The receiving software calculates speed and direction of travel as it receives this data constantly.

Thanks Kev

To save thread drift, I have posted another query in the Instruments:Avionics Forum which you may be able to help with

Would appreciate comments on this issue…

My flights have always shown up on flightaware in the past, but last sat 26th, nothing after an hours flight.

Skyecho was definately turned on, and Trig ModeS txp also on.

ADSB exchange recorded flight.

A friend flying at same time in same area showed up on flightaware as usual.

Any thoughts?

6 minutes ago, Bosi72 said:

..and not only the aircraft insurance, but personal insurance as well. Mike is probably surprised to see TNV transmitting Adsb 🙂, but this is my personal Skyecho which I bring whenever flying in an non-Adsb aircraft.

 

How do you get the speed and alt?

I have Skyecho, and when i tap the plane, it just shows callsign and track

Ok, now lets just wait for the ATSB Report.

3 minutes ago, FlyBoy1960 said:

How could the "72 year old" still be a captain for Qantas ?     Way past retirement age ?

Not uncommon for Retired Airline Pilots to still be referred to as Capt.

The photo of Capt Criddle shows the older style uniform which Qantas replaced a few years ago

2 minutes ago, facthunter said:

That's not the  frequency situation at the place where this happened.  Nev

Hi Nev

Just to clarify.

The Oaks uses 126.7 CTAF

 Camden twr use 120.1 

Syd Centre is 124.55

Most aircraft are on Syd Centre when outside the vicinity of The Oaks.

So it depends on the type of operation being flown as to what frequency you are on.

Camden also have Gliders to the south of their airport so its not uncommon to check in with camden twr when transitting.

You really have to think and plan carefully in that whole airspace

12 minutes ago, kgwilson said:

In the circuit ADSB In is virtually useless given the close proximity of aircraft. The bigger the screen the better though. If both had ADSB In they would have seen one another from about 20 NM even if they were just SE2s.

 

It is possible that the C182 had ADSB Out only as this is the most common and mandatory setup in GA aircraft. Adding ADSB Out is voluntary and it is also expensive.

 

It is possible given this was a training flight that a circuit entry and missed approach was being practiced. In this scenario, and if the Jab did not have ADSB In, and the C182 was on Camden frequency the holes in the swiss cheese line right up.

The Oaks and Camden are within my operating area, and the Oaks can get very busy on weekends.

Its not unusual on a training flight or flight test to practice simulated emergencies at the Oaks.

I was flying south east of the Oaks on Saturday and it was very choppy below 3000ft which may have contributed to pilot distraction in both cases.

8 minutes ago, Deano747 said:

Do we know if the Cessna was solo or 2 up?

It may well have been a check flight as Gaz was a grade 1 with CASA check & training certifications so the idea of a 'practice' into Oaks is a definite possibility.

Problems with big blind spots on high wing airplanes .....

I was told it was a CPL Licence test flight so 2 pob

21 hours ago, skippydiesel said:

Of possible interest - The Oaks is a Camden airfield inbound reporting point. Camden's circuit height is 1800 ft. Descent to circuit height is usually required some distance to the east of The Oaks (MT Hunter).

On occasion aircraft overflying The Oaks, inbound to Camden, are well and truly on descent (low) over The Oaks.

Actually, Circuit height at Camden is 1300ft.

Aircraft are usually instructed to enter the Camden CTA at 1800 ft and then cleared for a visual approach. Their are notes on the chart regarding overflying the Oaks not below 2500ft.

The 182 may have been doing a practice forced landing or precautionary search procedure at the Oaks and not monitoring their CTAF 126.7 or had the volume turned down.

Agree however Jenny just wanted a basic unit providing basic information.

For a VFR Pilot the D3 is a good option.

I have a cable from the cig lighter outlet to the Dynon which keeps it charged while the engine is running, so fully charged all the time

Hi Jenny

The Dynon does everything i need  and can be removed easily if required.

Its your choice, but unless you really need something fancy, cant go past the Dynon D3.

Hasnt let me down in almost 10 years

On 17/11/2023 at 9:54 AM, Keith W said:

Thanks for the advice but to make the harness is a bit beyond my capabilities that’s why I’m chasing somebody to make me one thanks Keith.

May be easier and simpler to buy something like a TRIG Com Radio which you can put in monitor mode and then transmit on either freq when desired.

On 12/1/2024 at 6:40 PM, IanR said:

Hi folks, my ky97a has lost its screen. I have to ferry the aircraft to Bankstown in the next week or so to get new radio amongst other things. While a handheld will probably work I was wondering if anyone in the Sydney / Camden area had a serviceable ky97a lying round I could borrow ? 

Try this…

Phone Bankstown Tower, give them AN ETA and ask permission to come

in NO RADIO.

If you have a Headset with Bluetooth capability you could phone the Tower at one of the reporting points and they will talk you in.

To confirm this,I just phoned the tower and they said no prob!

PM me with your phone number if you want further advice and help

7 minutes ago, Roscoe said:

Uni of Wisconsin Oshkosh has all that info.

Go to LODGING tab

Mate if you PM me I can help you with all the info as I have been there multiple times.

Happy to phone you.

17 hours ago, Blueadventures said:

Thanks for info.  What is the available cooking or refrigerator in common room like for preping meals we have a family in our group and they were asking me today if I know what's available.

Uni of Wisconsin Oshkosh has all that info.

Go to LODGING tab

19 hours ago, Neil_S said:

Not sure about J230s but in my Savannah I have taken the suction mount and put velcro on it, then put velcro on some of the cockpit tubing at the top left side, then once attached by velcro I have put two zip ties around as well. This arrangement keeps the whole thing securely in place (I also had the suction mount fall off the lexan). 

It seems to work so far, and I can't really see any way it can fall off now. Where it is placed allows the required clear view upwards and forwards. 

When the weather improves (haha) I will be going out to the airfield and will take a picture or two.

 

Cheers,

Neil

Mine works fine mounted with good quality Velcro in the space above the top of the window in my J170.

The Antenna has no problems receiving GPS signals in that position as the composite structure does not block them.

It’s out of the way and solves the suction cup issue.

Just have to remember to turn it off!

5 hours ago, Blueadventures said:

I have a throttle lock fitted and both doors secured with a lock.

I seem to recall a law that came in years ago that required all aircraft parked outside had to be disabled by a lock. Piper Warriors have a unique throttle lock arrangement.

Jabirus have a hole in the throttle line through which a padlock can be installed.

28 minutes ago, facthunter said:

People are allowed to have their own opinion. We still have silly people doing mad things on aeroplanes. It's not like the old days of having lots of  people up  the front. More's the pity.   Nev

NEV

I accept that Airline Crews need a high level of Security.

My issue is the private pilot who lands and just wants to go into town to support the community!

Why should they have to pay hundreds of dollars every 2 years for a Card they are never asked to show!

Surely a Pilots licence woukd suffice?