Ipad with Stratus ??

[supercub]

It's hard to ask a question about something one doesn't know much about...........but here goes. Is anyone using an Ipad with stratus as the only source for nav and flight instruments? I've just recently became aware of stratus, I don't even know if this would be legal. I'm an old steam guy, buy would love to have a nice EFIS.........but like most, money is a factor, so trying to keep the cost down. Any info that you can share would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Brian

[leok]

I use an iPad and Stratus currently in the old school 182RG I currently fly (while building an RV10). There are cheaper options now out if all you are after is ADSB and weather in. Just recognize that will not get you all traffic. It will get ADSB weather when you are too high to get WIFI service from the cellular system.

It is a great combo for situational awareness. I would not use if as a stand alone system, since I have had a few lost signal episodes that caused momentary pucker. It always comes back, but still...

I have gotten opposing traffic at my altitude a few times now, well before I could spot them. Even knowing they were there.

[slngsht]

For navigation, yes - in place of paper maps, and in place of my 20+ year old gps.

Save yourself some money and look up Stratux.

[JohnInReno]

I ran across this add for a Sonerai and he had an ipad only setup for front or back. Worth a look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OD95B4pXzo

[Toobuilder]

Originally Posted by supercub

...Is anyone using an Ipad with stratus as the only source for nav and flight instruments? I've just recently became aware of stratus, I don't even know if this would be legal.

I use a Stratus 2 with an ipad and consider it an excellent backup source for attitude information. In fact, I personally think it's worth the cost ONLY for the AHRS... The ADS-B stuff is just a bonus. That said, the speed and altitude is GPS based so not a great choice for a replacement for a pitot static system.

I'd certainly not consider the system as a primary attitude reference, but I'm not going flying anywhere near weather again without it.

[Jake14]

I recently installed the Seattle Avionics Merlin ADSB receiver which I believe is a stratux clone. Seems to provide a lot of capability for $250.

On my iPad mini with FlyQ installed I get traffic, weather, WAAS GPS, AHRS etc


https://www.seattleavionics.com/merlin.aspx

I'm not connected with SA in any way

[RV6_flyer]

Originally Posted by supercub

It's hard to ask a question about something one doesn't know much about...........but here goes. Is anyone using an Ipad with stratus as the only source for nav and flight instruments? I've just recently became aware of stratus, I don't even know if this would be legal. I'm an old steam guy, buy would love to have a nice EFIS.........but like most, money is a factor, so trying to keep the cost down. Any info that you can share would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Brian

There is an RV-9A at KVVS that is setup with iLevil and iPad as you say. It also has airspeed and altimeter but the iLevil / iPad is setup just like an EFIS and the GRT EMS provides the engine data to the iPad through the iLevil.

[Jesse]

Airspeed, altimeter and compass are required equipments. For VFR, nothing else is required except some engine gauges. Not all stratus clones or alternatives have AHRS. Neither does the Stratus 1. Beyond that, for VFR, there is no reason not to use the iPad legally, but practically speaking there are some serious drawbacks, especially if it will be in the sun. They can easily overheat and shut off to cool down.

[Ron RV8]

Mine also will not boot up below freezing and tells me it is too hot...

[slngsht]

Originally Posted by Ron RV8

Mine also will not boot up below freezing and tells me it is too hot...

LOL programmed by someone in warm climate. if it's outside temp range, must be too hot