iFly GPS Forum

We have a new Forum!  Go here to get started: https://adventurepilot.community.forum.  
The new forum is easier to use and much more capable than the old, we hope you will join our community! 

Below is a copy of the old forum. This will remain available for a short period so you can access and review the information contained here. To continue a conversation, or start a new one, please register and create a post at our new forum location.
HomeHomeDiscussionsDiscussionsiFly General Di...iFly General Di...Poor color choice for traffic warnings, IMHOPoor color choice for traffic warnings, IMHO
Previous
 
Next
New Post
10/13/2015 1:56 PM
 
F1Rocket
No Ranking


F1Rocket's Avatar

Joined: 12/4/2012
Posts: 86

Life in an RV-8 can make reflections and brightness a challenge. The 740 has made huge progress, but I find the yellow color for traffic to be a poor choice.

It would seems red would provide more contrast, especially in vector mode. As it stands the black, flashing outline is the only good part of the yellow traffic icon that helps catch the eye.
 
New Post
10/13/2015 3:14 PM
 
Shane
1st Level Poster


Shane's Avatar

Joined: 4/21/2010
Posts: 1709

George,

We currently use the ADS-B standard of Cyan (Aqua), Yellow, and Red for alert status. Have you tried to add the High Contrast Traffic Instrument? I like it as I set the visibility to unlimited distance and +/-3500 vertically. Then on the Traffic Instrument I set it to 5nm of distance, so when traffic shows on the Radar inst, I know I should be able to get a visual on it. Otherwise, typically traffic that is over 5nm away and over +/-3500 feet is not much of a concern.

There may be an opportunity to outline, solid shade or even shadow the icon more to up the contrast. We want to keep the colors as part of the ADSB standard the FAA has set, so there is less industry confusion. We'll keep an ear out for any issues here. Thanks for your feedback and honesty.

Shane Woodson
Vice President | Adventure Pilot LLC.
 
New Post
10/16/2015 1:41 PM
 
RONSIM
No Ranking


RONSIM's Avatar

Joined: 11/3/2010
Posts: 98
I have commented before about the poor contrast for traffic. I just completed a flight in my RV-6A to WV and back to Clearwater, FL. I use my 740 for most of my navigation, but I keep another EFB on my iPad, because the traffic depiction is so much easier to see, even with the poor iPad screen. WingX uses small black airplanes and FlyQ uses black boxes. (SkyguardTWX for ADS-B).

(Would not take anything for my 740!)

Ron
 
New Post
10/16/2015 6:37 PM
 
F1Rocket
No Ranking


F1Rocket's Avatar

Joined: 12/4/2012
Posts: 86

Didn't realize there were standards, but a thicker /flashing outline might help. At least I feel better knowing I'm not the first to notice this and this is maybe even 740 related as I never had a problem with my other unit.
 
New Post
11/12/2015 5:58 PM
 
F1Rocket
No Ranking


F1Rocket's Avatar

Joined: 12/4/2012
Posts: 86

I flew with a 720 recently to compare it with my 740. It seems the possibly the lack of contrast might be related to the wonderful brightness of the 740. It is like a good news, bad news thing. In a back to back comparison, the traffic icon was more obvious on the 720 screen. This comparison was done in the same airplane, so I think it is relevant. Not sure what a solution might be, other than possibly the thicker black surround.
 
 Page 1 of 1
Previous
 
Next
HomeHomeDiscussionsDiscussionsiFly General Di...iFly General Di...Poor color choice for traffic warnings, IMHOPoor color choice for traffic warnings, IMHO


Adventure Pilot LLC

1476 Industrial Blvd McKinney, TX 75069
info@iflyefb.com
M-F: 10:00am - 5:00pm CT
(214) 585-0444

© 2023 by Adventure Pilot : Terms Of Use : Privacy Statement