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Originally Posted by spatsch (Post 960142)

I just checked the on line store and can't find the adapter.... .

Should be updated now

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead (Post 960225)

Can the WiFi adapter plug into the rear panel USB connections? I have the one included in the wiring bundle mounted in the panel to hold the thumb drive with all the charts and plates. No connectivity issues with a panel and SkyView between the adapter and my iPad?

Yes, the adapter comes with an optional stand-off usb cable that's a few inches if that helps orient things.

Any chance that the "ForeFlight" database / mapping from the iPad will be made available on the Skyview. It would be nice to just purchase one data subscription and would help justify going to ForeFlight Pro...

AFS AF-5000 WiFi

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Originally Posted by Chkaharyer99 (Post 960174)

I think this option was only available through Gx3 using Garmin Pilot, but not sure.

I have an AFS 4500 in my RV8 and recently got Foreflight.

I'm looking to upgrade the AF 4500 to something, maybe a AF 5600 Touch or?

Since AFS is afflliated with Dynon, maybe we will see a FF - AFS compatible setup. Time will tell.

This is an awesome trend. I hope others will partner like this.

Charlie

We've been flying with the iPad running ForeFlight connected to the AF-5000 EFIS screens in the RV-10 for over a month. The next release of AF-5000 software is in Beta testing and has the WiFi interface, Dynon Autopilot and $99 Seattle Avionics data format.

Notice the Dynon Autopilot Interface above the AF-5600T EFIS.

I think I am in the running for the most screens in a plane....

You need to have one $35 Dynon WiFi adaptor in the plane to talk to the iPad, available now.

Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems - A Dynon Avionics Company
N402RH RV-10

Thanks, Dynon--this is a great update!

I have two panel mount usb ports for my two displays. These hold the thumb drives with the Seattle Avionics maps/plates. Can I also plug in the Wi-Fi adapters in the back of the displays to be used at the same time? If not, how would the displays read the maps?

See post 18 and 19 - the wifi adapter can plug into the USB ports on the back of the SkyView. That leaves the one on the long cable, which most of us panel mount, open for the thumb drive with maps, plates etc.

The WiFi adapters work fine plugged into the back of Skyview and even come with a short extension which can make installation easier in some cases.

Will Dynon be expanding any capability to support any of the apps running on Android devices? Air Nav Pro, Naviator, or the completely free FltPLanGo?

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Originally Posted by kverges (Post 960137)

If one already uses a Stratus ADS-B receiver, is this an either-or proposition?

Right now it's either or. There's a technical way to solve it, and it's a possibility, but no promises at this point.

This is a really nice update ! Hope the other manufacturers follow suit.