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not true. https://uavionix.com/downloads/skyecho/SkyEcho-User-and-Installation-Guide.pdf page 26. paragraph 9.3 Indicators

At high level, raw Mode S (non-adsb) data packets contain barometric data vs SkyEcho only sends the GPS data. However, there are fields in the data packet (in particular DF18) that can tell whether the data is coming from transponder or EC-device. https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/skyecho2-and-missing-data/87686/ Read responses from obj - FlightAware staff. With regards to adding my aircraft to FR24 database, it is in personal correspondence with FR24 support from July 2020.

They can distinguish whether the data is coming from Mode-S-Adsb transponder vs. SkyEcho2. In July 2020, the default behaviour was to omit data from SE2 devices. After sending an email to FlightRadar24 support, my aircraft was added to the database. This is also likely possible, just checking both FlightRadar24 and FlightAware have coverage in Esperance (YESP). AdsbExchange does not have a coverage there, so disregard.

Can you look up yourself on Adsbexchange ? For example, use the link below, but replace "7cNNNN" with your own hex code. https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=7cNNNN If the flight was in the past, click History+ on the left hand side menu, then click Previous UTC Day button. With regards to FlightRadar24, FlightAware, they are all "massaging/filtering" the data, where Adsbexchange is not. If you want to be seen on those websites, you will need to send them an email and tell them to include your aircraft in their database.

I have iPad mini (cellular) and Aeroplane mode is not required. It is actually switched off because I want to see both adsb and internet traffic at the same time (green and blue arrows in avplan).

Agree, but unfortunately to my knowledge, there is no direct competition in Adsb-Out EC space (portable that fits into a pocket). The next step is transponder fixed to dashboard with cooling fans, heatsinks, $$$, etc.. I found opening vents at the wing root helps with the cooling. In any case, these are some of the issues I have encountered over past 3-4 years, you might be lucky and not having any of these issues.. Cheers

>Is there any reason why I can't have it plugged in to ship power? I have powered USB ports. Nobody said you can't have it plugged in the aircraft, however as per manufacturer's notes (see kgwilson's post above) it needs a proper charger. If you want to keep it permanently in the aircraft, you will need a QC3/18W+/2.5Amp+ charger. have a look at: https://uavionix.com/downloads/skyecho/SkyEcho 2 User and Installation Guide REV N.pdf page 18. 8.2.1 Connection Notes If you use "standard" usb charger, it will charge, however over the time, it will use/drain more power than it charges, and it will eventually stop working. The workaround is to keep it charged at home on a high-powered wall charger, then top-up in the aircraft. Some people are using small car jumpstart batteries with high-power usb ports as a workaround. >Is the overheating from sun or the device itself? The device will get warm(ish) on its own, but it won't overheat. However Sun will make SkyEcho2 overheat, same as ipads, phones...

The most issues with SE2 are charging-related, i.e. under-powered. You need to find a good 12v to 5v converter/charger, but note even some brand names aren't up to specs. Alternatively, a good external battery (car jumpstart) will do the job. Another issue is overheating, which I resolved by opening and redirecting air from the vents at the wing roots onto the dashboard.(Cessna) Positioning wise, it will perform good as long as it can see the sky. I keep it on a dashboard on a velcro, surrounded with aluminium from almost all sides (it is fast back Cessna, not omnivision).

unless you push "Direct To" button twice 🙂

Assuming this is VH aircraft, the ICAO HEX code should be written on your aircraft's "Certificate of registration", under Notes at the bottom of the document. You don't need to fly to test it, should be able to do that on the ground.

From your phone/tablet/ipad connect to Skyecho wifi. Once connected, open browser and 1. type ip address 192.168.4.1 (this might be different). 2. Tap SkyEcho Setup On Setup screen below, confirm 1090ES Transmit is ticked as Enabled. Also confirm other parameters including your rego and hex code. If not, tick Enable, Apply, Main page, then Setup again to confirm the change is applied. If ADS-B led is not blinking, then I suggest to contact uavionix support. Let us know how you go.

FlightAware is the 3rd party ADSB data provider, same as FlightRadar24, same as AdsbExchange. There are others as well, but not as big as those 3. Both FlightAware and FlightRadar24 are filtering, extrapolating, massaging the data. However, according to https://www.adsbexchange.com/faq/ (see the key paragraphs below) they are not filtering any of data... until they do:) ..... Q: How is ADS-B Exchange different than “other” flight tracking sites? A: ADS-B Exchange operates a bit differently from other flight tracking sites. As a group of aviation enthusiasts, our primary goal is to answer the question of “what’s up there” rather than “is grandma’s flight on-time”. You’ll never see an aircraft censored or “blocked” from our site. If one of our feeders is receiving it, the data will be there. This includes military, and other aircraft that attempt to be “unlisted”. Hint: to see some of the planes not shown by other sites, from the map page, right-hand column, Filters -> LADD -> Filter. This primarily applies to US registered aircraft. We don’t “estimate” or “interpolate” positions. Every time you see an aircraft move on ADS-B Exchange it is based on actual data received and not an estimate of where the aircraft “should” be. Look at the unnatural movement of aircraft on some of the other sites – you’ll see what we mean. If we are receiving the data, we’ll update positions as often as once per second… with _real_ data. (2x per second via the Enterprise API). Q: Is there any way to get my flight/aircraft removed from your website? A: No, ADS-B Exchange does not accept owner and operator requests to filter flights, aircraft, or fleets. ADS-B Exchange displays unmanipulated flight activity and information of all aircraft that broadcast ADS-B or Mode S. Operators and owners looking to limit the display of their flight activity may apply to the FAA’s Privacy ICAO Aircraft Address (PIA) program, which will assign aircraft temporary ICAO aircraft addresses that will display on ADS-B Exchange instead of the permanently assigned address. Operators of aircraft flying sensitive government missions should coordinate with the FAA per FAA 14 CFR Section 91.225(f). Q: Isn’t this a security risk? A: No. If aircraft do not want to be seen, (such as military or law enforcement aircraft on a mission) they can always turn their transponders “off”, or over to “Mode C”. The position data shown by ADS-B Exchange is available to anyone who can spend $50 on Amazon and put the parts together. It’s not secret. Air Traffic Control voice comms are not encrypted either, and contain similar (or more) information. ........

..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.

Here is the Adsb traffic at Oaks at the time of accident. Two RAA aircraft departing North, then shortly returning back. R4079 did a circuit on the way back. https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?replay=2024-10-27-00:25&lat=-34.05&lon=150.6&zoom=12 click buttons L and O to see labels. No Adsb traffic information from Cessna.

My first (and only) flight in B717 was Jetstar's inaugural flight Melbourne - Hobart - Melbourne for $35 in ~2003. Had an opportunity to glimpse inside the cockpit and was impressed with glass screens, as I was expecting steam gauges 🙂

Keep flying, get additional endorsements, fly with other pilots.. Learning never stops.

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It is worth reading first 3 pages of Phraseologies in AIP GEN 3.4-25, and refreshing knowledge on radio calls. Not only first 3 pages, but other 70 with various scenarios. For those who don't know, AIP can be downloaded for free on https://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aip/aip.asp or it also comes as part of EFB.

yes you can set altimeter if you know exact elevation of your hangar, and you should be able to confirm accuracy at the thresholds, reference points. Assuming this is in ywsl, I am curious if all elevations are between 62ft and 93ft, are you sure 130ft is right? The main reason for setting qnh from atis/awis is to have everyone's altimeter on the same pressure (elevation). When flying in the levels above 10000ft, everyone is on 1013.

All schools have minimum hours, minimum wind/crosswind, before sending a student on a first solo. Unfortunately we can't control the weather, however you can control the bookings. If the winds are problem, I would rather practice xwind landings than steep turns. I suggest book in the early mornings at first light, or late afternoons before sunset when the winds are calm. Talk to your instructor and make a plan. ps: you can register account on willyweather and change the unit settings to knots, feet, C etc..

You may try with these guys https://www.thepinfactory.com.au/lapel-pins/pilot-wings-lapel-pins https://www.tiesncuffs.com.au/products/custom-made-bulk-pilot-wings alternatively, get in touch with aero club/school which has design that you like and ask them directly.

Get the Country Airstrip Guide for Victoria, or you can buy online subscription within AvPlan, there are several strips with the Owner/Operator contact phone numbers: YTGG - Taggerty Y0RS - Murrindindi (Narangi) YYEA - Yeaburn YMEO - Merton below are in ERSA: YMFD - Mansfield YCEM - Coldstream YLIL - Lilydale ... there are others too, but decided not to publish their details..

The quality of roads built by councils tells a lot.. I am more concerned that Adelaide is the nearest alternate and A330 isn't the biggest aeroplane flying...

This was my initial Adsb-in setup which I used in aircrafts before buying SkyEcho in 2020. I can't say I built it, it was rather buying components, joining them, compiling, configuring the code. The device is now "retired" sitting at home keeping my subscriptions active. Many years ago I also had a PC version, but that was primarily used for Ham radio.

Whilst SkyEcho will do the job and show the nearby traffic only, in my opinion getting a dedicated Raspberry Pi+ADSB receiver and sharing the data is better option. It costs between $150-200, which is significantly cheaper than SkyEcho, and enables the premium access to Adsb data sharing websites. For example my Adsb receiver sends the data to: AdsbExchange (in return I receive non-filtered Adsb traffic), FlightAware (because AvPlan is using them and I can see the flight plans submitted to Airservices), FlightRadar24 (as the largest Adsb data sharing website in the world). Alternatively, if I don't want to share the data, I can still see the traffic directly from the receiver.