Traffic alert systems

[brilin_air]

Does anyone have a traffic alert system in their aircraft and do they really work? We are thinking about purchasing a Zaon MRX portable alert system to just have that extra piece of mind for the one that you don't see.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Brian

 

 

[Smokey]

hi Brian

 

There was a discussion about these systems last year.

 

http://www.recreationalflying.com/forum/general-discussion/822-aircraft-proximity-warning-device.html

 

Mark

 

 

[brilin_air]

Thanks Mark,

 

Brian

 

 

[Geoff]

Brian P.M. a member called (Youngmic) and ask him as he has one.

 

 

[philipnz]

I just bought a XRX last week. Haven't been flying with it yet but the respected dealer gave it a glowing report and it certainly worked even in the hangar. I was watching the runway/taxiways and listening to the radio and it was picking up everything that I saw plus the radio traffic.

 

 

[brilin_air]

Thanks Geoff and philipnz, to philip can you tell me what swayed you to go for the Xrx over the Mrx tcas, it is advertised at nearly 3 times the price and I was wondering if it had 3 times the value.

 

Brian

 

 

[philipnz]

Hi Brian

 

I fly out of Ardmore, NZ's busiest airport in a highwing LSA so I like the idea of having a graphical directional representation in front of me to assist my lookout. The unit is permanently installed.

 

To be honest I never saw the MRX model. I was shopping for a bluetooth interface and saw the XRX on display. It seemed like a good idea and a better use for my fun vouchers than taking phone calls

 

 

[brilin_air]

Thanks for the replies, I will be getting the Mrx system and will let you know how it goes.

 

Happy flying

 

Brian