ADSB GPS SkyRadar - iFly Owners Q&A

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ADSB GPS SkyRadar

1/9/2014 2:01 PM

Robert Cartwright

Joined: 1/10/2013

Posts: 72

ADSB GPS SkyRadar

I'm looking at the SkyRadar with the WiFi input for an ADSB in to the 720. My question is: Will the SkyRadar supply the GPS signal over the WiFi or will I still need to retain my external 720 GPS antenna? (It's panel mounted and the internal antenna is a little flaky in it's current location under the glare shield)

1/9/2014 3:20 PM

Shane

Joined: 4/21/2010

Posts: 1709

Re: ADSB GPS SkyRadar

Yes, the SkyRadar will supply the GPS signal to the iFly 720 through the Wi-Fi connection. You need to make sure you select the option to use " ADS-B Position Data" under Menu -> About -> GPS Information.

The iFly 720 will then use the SkyRadar GPS data first, then if the SkyRadar loses signal it will try the internal GPS signal. Essentially giving you a redundant GPS signal. I hope this helps.

Shane Woodson
Vice President | Adventure Pilot LLC.