Synthetic Vision Requirements for IFLY

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Synthetic Vision Requirements for IFLY

3/18/2018 9:51 PM

JohnnyBlackCT

Joined: 12/31/2017

Posts: 161

Re: Synthetic Vision Requirements for IFLY

If you need to update the Stratux program, they are here. Just grab the latest one.

http://updates.stratux.me/builds/

3/19/2018 10:35 AM

Hook

Joined: 11/12/2011

Posts: 672

Re: Synthetic Vision Requirements for IFLY Modified By Hook on 3/19/2018 10:39:06 AM

Regarding AHRS or no-AHRS: Walter has already stated (and the OP has proved) that AHRS is not required for iFly to simulate roll (& pitch?) while in EFIS map mode (synth vision). Without AHRS though the angles portrayed may not reflect reality.

Powrachute PC 2000; Aventura II; Cherokee 180

3/19/2018 5:57 PM

JohnnyBlackCT

Joined: 12/31/2017

Posts: 161

Re: Synthetic Vision Requirements for IFLY

Hook wrote:

Regarding AHRS or no-AHRS: Walter has already stated (and the OP has proved) that AHRS is not required for iFly to simulate roll (& pitch?) while in EFIS map mode (synth vision). Without AHRS though the angles portrayed may not reflect reality.

Try using that in actual IFR conditions.

3/19/2018 7:17 PM

greg p

Joined: 2/18/2011

Posts: 237

Re: Synthetic Vision Requirements for IFLY

JohnnyBlackCT wrote:

Hook wrote:

Regarding AHRS or no-AHRS: Walter has already stated (and the OP has proved) that AHRS is not required for iFly to simulate roll (& pitch?) while in EFIS map mode (synth vision). Without AHRS though the angles portrayed may not reflect reality.

Try using that in actual IFR conditions.

I certainly wouldn't be doing steep turns or accelerated pitch changes in ifr. Plus you should be using certified instruments while ifr.

3/19/2018 8:01 PM

Hook

Joined: 11/12/2011

Posts: 672

Re: Synthetic Vision Requirements for IFLY Modified By Hook on 3/19/2018 8:38:29 PM

JohnnyBlackCT wrote: Try using that in actual IFR conditions.

Isn't that in line with what I wrote about not reflecting reality if not using AHRS?

I wasn't promoting the feature, I was just answering the question about what was required for synthetic vision. AHRS is not required.

And I do agree with Greg.

All that being said... (here's me promoting the feature): if you're a VFR pilot in accidental IMC and need to get out of it, doing a gradual 180 (obstacles permitting) using synth vision may be a lifesaver. Even if you don't have AHRS (or certified instruments). In fact, I think that it's probably critical in that instance that iFly banks the synthetic vision though there's no AHRS present. Otherwise it might be very disorienting.

Powrachute PC 2000; Aventura II; Cherokee 180

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