iFly GPS Forum

Chas, have you tried using that external antenna on your iFly - if so, how well did it work? The antenna we sell is "active" - meaning there is circuitry in the receiving end that boosts the signal. So the antenna we use is 'tuned' for the device, and not every antenna is equal in this regard.

Jerry, do you have any more info on where the FAA said it's okay to use non-certified GPS with a transponder? I'm googling a blank...

Thanks!
Walter

The ad for the Clarity ADS-B states that in addition to other features the unit GPS is WAAS enabled. Does this mean that when used with the Ifly720 WAAS will be available on the screen? Also, I am not certain of the logic prohibiting WAAS on the Ifly when it is already available on many other portable GPS units. I just upgraded from the Ifly 700 to the 720. It would be great if I did not have to rely on my Garmin 396 for WAAS. The 720, if WAAS enabled would be a great "reference only" back up when standard, approved instruments are used for approaches. It would certainly be better than the 396 as a backup.

Allen

When I became a pilot over 47 years ago we used ADF, paper charts, dead reckoning, VOR, and paper approach plates. Pilot skills and good judgement were the keys to situational awareness. When Loran C became an accepted part of general aviation panels it was placarded with "not for primary navigation." When other handheld GPS companies marketed WAAS enabled equipment they did not do so with the intent of circumventing FAR's. It was in response to market demand and based upon the assumption that pilots will adhere to the FAR's and continue to use good judgement. I was one of the early Ifly700 customers. I now have an Ifly720. I agree that both units are adequate for situational awareness, just as paper charts, dead reckoning, ADF, and non-electronic or geo-referneced approach plates had been. That said, I believe that adding WAAS capability will make the Ifly even better. In the final analysis, pilot judgement is the key to situational awareness. Therefore, there is no need for Walter to "stay up at night with the cold shivers."

Allen