Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:20 pm
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uAvionix-Ramsey wrote:Sorry for the premature notice.
Despite your concerns, I picked the data up for the first time today, and was absolutely thrilled with the results.
My setup is Garmin GTX345R transponder (ADS-B IN and OUT, 1090 and 978 enabled), coupled with a GTN750, and a bluetooth connection from the avionics to Garmin Pilot on an iPad. I flew airways today from Cranfield to Lille and back, along a route that runs more or less BPK->DET-DVR->TRACA-LFQQ
Filed level was FL90, but I could already pickup the Redhill UAT climbing through FL70 approaching BPK. The coverage was fairly solid until approaching DVR at FL90 where it conked out.
This shows the relative location of the aircraft (Blue Blob) from the Tower as portrayed on Garmin Pilot
Cranfield METAR picked up from UAT on the way back.
Nexrad-style data showing on the GTN750 - I had to zoom out so far because there wasn't any weather over the South East this afternoon!
The one functionality I couldn't get to work, was the display of METAR/TAF data on the GTN750. Could be finger trouble on my part, since the data is clearly being received and shared with the iPad via bluetooth.
I think this a brilliant initiative and I'm delighted at last not to have to fly down to Skydemon HQ to take advantage of it!
Guernsey Based Piper Lance - N101DW