Today Mary and I ground pounded north to Red Eagle to pick up 08Romeo. Fresh off her ADS-B install and ready to fly once again, 08Romeo will stretch her wings as I take advantage of the new wx and traffic available.
TALE OF THE TAPE...
Garmin GDL-88
Access Aviation Weather
The GDL 88 also features ADS-B “In” datalink technology that allows it to receive subscription-free Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather broadcast from ADS-B ground stations on this same 978 UAT frequency. On a compatible flight display, this uplink allows you to view graphical NEXRAD radar, METARs, TAFs, SIGMETs, AIRMETs, NOTAMs, TFRs and more.
Spot Potential Traffic Threats
The GDL 88 can receive ADS-B position reports directly from other aircraft in your vicinity. Because the FAA permits ADS-B broadcasts on 2 frequencies (978 UAT and 1090 ES), the GDL 88 contains both receivers so you can see a comprehensive view of all ADS-B “Out” equipped targets. ADS-B provides the ability to provide air-to-air datalinks with other aircraft. The GDL 88 is compatible with active traffic systems and prioritizes multiple traffic inputs, removing duplicate targets by choosing the highest integrity source available.
ADS-B “In” technology also allows the GDL 88 to receive Traffic Information Service-Broadcast (TIS-B) information. On a compatible display, TIS-B allows you to view the same dynamic traffic picture that ATC ground .
FlightStream 210
ForeFlight Mobile connects to Garmin avionics via the Flight Stream 110 and 210, Garmin’s Bluetooth wireless gateway, enabling convenient two-way flight plan transfer, and the display of subscription-free ADS-B weather, traffic, backup attitude, and GPS position on your iPad and iPhone.
Two-Way Flight Plan Transfer
Wirelessly transfer your flight plan between ForeFlight Mobile and Garmin GTN and GNS navigators when connected via the Garmin Flight Stream 210, and the Garmin G3X Touch display.
Load a simple route, as well as approaches, SIDs, STARs, routes with airways, and search and rescue patterns. ForeFlight Mobile also receives route changes made on the Garmin navigator, keeping your panel and iOS device in sync.
THE INITIAL TEST FLIGHT...
When I first got in the plane and fired up for the initial pairing of the iPad and FlightStream I had an issue. You have to physically switch to the AUX page on the 530 and pair the devices. With this first step completed the device list now displayed Garys iPad, I'm now connected. I had to try and push flight plans from the iPad to the 530, nothing. The iPad clearly showed I was connected to the Flightstrem in my settings bluetooth page. I shut down and went back inside the shop with the folks at Red Eagle to call Garmin.
THE INITIAL TEST FLIGHT...
When I first got in the plane and fired up for the initial pairing of the iPad and FlightStream I had an issue. You have to physically switch to the AUX page on the 530 and pair the devices. With this first step completed the device list now displayed Garys iPad, I'm now connected. I had to try and push flight plans from the iPad to the 530, nothing. The iPad clearly showed I was connected to the Flightstrem in my settings bluetooth page. I shut down and went back inside the shop with the folks at Red Eagle to call Garmin.
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| Flight Plan notice when I changed to a direct flight |
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| Garmin 530 traffic screen |
I went back out to the plane to see if the pairing would display what version firmware was on the FS210. This time when I climbed aboard I had the iPad on. I fired up the avionics and it immediately paired with the iPad. I went to the flight plan page and the additional icon, a Bluetooth type symbol, was now in the tool bar. Excellent! I clicked on it and a screen popped up asking if I wanted to "load from panel" or "send to panel". The flight plan I had for returning to OXB, V29 and all, was now on the 530 without having to chug and plug.
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| Garmin 530 weather screen |
I worked through the message on the 530 asking to confirm the flight plan and tada!, it was ready to go. I went back in and confirmed everything looked good. I loaded up my Adlog with the updated W&B (-4lbs useful load), IFR cert and all the other additional stickies for the respective airframe and avionics logs. Mary and I climbed aboard and taxied out for departure. Once in the air I noticed I forgot to take my Zaon device, I'll have to make another trip north.
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| iPad traffic and weather (photo taken on Thursday local hop) |
5 comments:
Hi Gary,
I just had the same setup installed and connected to my 530W. I love it! I had no connection issues on my first flight, but did on my second.
What I noticed was I could not transfer flight plans either way. The option wasn't showing up even though everything showed on and connected. It was obviously talking since it was accurately displaying my GPS position on my taxi diagram in FF.
I fully closed the FF app and reopened it. Then it fully worked. Must just be a bug.
Holy cow the amount of traffic!
Have fun!
- Geoff
Geoff, Love the info on the 530W. I didn't get the traffic altitudes on the first nav screen until I changed the range. I also had to go into foreflight and switch off distant traffic, way to much commercial traffic.
I'm looking forward to Sunday's test flight on a dog rescue mission. I should get some good pics and work out any issues.
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Thanks for the comments. I had to reload a few pictures since photo bucket doesn't seem to work. The ADS-B has been great, and with Foreflight it has made single pilot IFR much easier for changes on the go.
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