Aviation apps can be very helpful, both for pilots (commercial, or private), and learners. They can help you check detailed weather reports, flight statuses, and a lot more, right from Android device’s display. There are also a lot of apps … Read More
The number of aviation apps seems to expand daily, with thousands of options for flight training, weather briefings, games and so much more. With that in mind, compiling a list of the top apps may seem foolish, but we’re going to … Read More
Stratux is free software that enables DIY and low cost ADS-B receivers for pilots. It’s easy to build an ADS-B receiver from the parts list, or there are many inexpensive pre-built options available. The Image for Raspberry Pi 3 did not work on my … Read More
Aviation apps can be very helpful, both for pilots (commercial, or private), and learners. They can help you check detailed weather reports, flight statuses, and a lot more, right from your iPhone, iPad, or Android device’s display. There are also a lot of … Read More
An ADS-B installation isn’t done until it’s ground tested, flight tested and logged. FAR 91.413 checks don’t count. By Larry Anglisano The final stages of an avionics installation can be the most critical because that’s when the configuration and final … Read More
A (beta version) of an ADS-B decoder and display app for the RTL-SDR dongle for Android has been released. This app allows you to receive the ADS-B radio signals emitted by modern aircraft, which contain information such as flight number, … Read More
General Purpose RTL-SDR Software We define general purpose SDR software as programs that allow the RTL-SDR to work like a normal wideband radio receiver. SDR# (Windows) (Free) SDR# SDR# (pronounced “SDR Sharp”) is the most popular free RTL-SDR compatible software … Read More
ADALM-PLUTO SDR: Unboxing and Initial Testing The PlutoSDR (aka ADALM-PLUTO) is a new RX and TX capable SDR from Analog Devices who are a large semiconductor manufacturer. The PlutoSDR covers 325 – 3800 MHz, has a 12-bit ADC with a … Read More