glafaille Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Here is the new Ping Buddy from Uvionix, except it's now called the Foreflight Scout and sold thru Amazon. http://flywithscout.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 No AHRS, no GPS. If you want to stay cheap, a Stratux is still a better idea, at least you get GPS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooperd0g Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 I was thinking the same thing, but I still have an old Bad Elf that does GPS. This might be a good combo with the Bad Elf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsengle Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 I'm surprised they didn't include the gps chipSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glafaille Posted July 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Surprised that the Scout does not include GPS? Really? I'm surprised people buy Ipads without GPS. Why do pilots even bother with wifi only Ipads? The GPS on my Ipad works awesome and the accuracy is excellent. Edited July 18, 2017 by glafaille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 A waas GPS receiver is really cool for accurately measuring T/O and landing distances... with your ADSB weather and traffic... But, for 0.2amu, ready to go, is pretty nice... what is it using for power? Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, carusoam said: what is it using for power? Best regards, -a- USB powered, no internal battery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsengle Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 A waas GPS receiver is really cool for accurately measuring T/O and landing distances... with your ADSB weather and traffic... But, for 0.2amu, ready to go, is pretty nice... what is it using for power? Best regards, -a- Nice except you can still build a stratux with gps for less, and the gps component is $14.99...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M016576 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 1 hour ago, gsengle said: Nice except you can still build a stratux with gps for less, and the gps component is $14.99... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk And stratux does have an ahrs module now, as well, that the beta software supports. Not long before it's their stable load. My stratux w/ 2 band, + was gps was only about $75 bucks... works beautifully with FlyQ, and my IFD440.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piloto Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Keep waiting after 2020 ADS-B will be a standard feature embedded in some products. Like GPS in your cell phone. José Edited July 18, 2017 by Piloto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRM Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 I wasn't impressed with $200, but then again, I am a card carrying CB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 23 minutes ago, HRM said: I wasn't impressed with $200, but then again, I am a card carrying CB. As CB pres, I need you to re-up your 2017 dues. PM me for paypal info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 IMO the real advantage of this unit is the size. Easy to toss in the flight bag or mount in the aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Took an existing product, made it more expensive and renamed it. https://www.seattleavionics.com/pingbuddy.aspx A stratux is still cheaper and better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRM Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 4 hours ago, Raptor05121 said: As CB pres, I need you to re-up your 2017 dues. PM me for paypal info Check your inbox and remember that holding your breath can lead to hypoxia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRM Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 1 hour ago, peevee said: Took an existing product, made it more expensive and renamed it. Now, now. That extra .05 AMU is for the privilege of hooking up to FF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, HRM said: Now, now. That extra .05 AMU is for the privilege of hooking up to FF. Yeah. That's what's particularly infuriating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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