New Traffic Alert product..

[Dave S]

The Canard Aviation forum had a quick heads up about this product:

http://www.zaonflight.com/http://www.zaonflight.com/

Two models of passive traffic detection that are similar to existing
ones: Using the "local" transponder as a benchmark for gauging distance
from other targets.

One model, however, has what I am assuming is a phased array antenna on
top that permits ROUGH bearing detection as well. SO, if I read the page
and specs right, this gives approximate distance, relative altitude
based on Mode C, and approximate bearing (to 30-45 degree resolution) to
multiple targets.

Anyone seen a trade pub review yet on this device or know anyone with
hands on experience to share?

The bearing info is damn near a clincher in my eyes... given that its a
lot cheaper than Mode S and a TIS display, and can give info outside of
the TIS area. Nothings perfect.. but this is better than whats out there
now (in passive detection.... on paper that is).

Dave

[wolfgang k.]

something like
http://www.flarm.com/index_en.html ?
regards from loww, vie, austria
wolfgang

[Thomas Borchert]

Wolfgang,

> something like
> http://www.flarm.com/index_en.html ?
>

No, something that works without having to have a new special unit in
each and every aircraft. Rather something that uses existing equipment:
the transponder.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

[Darkwing]

"Dave S" > wrote in message
ink.net...
> The Canard Aviation forum had a quick heads up about this product:
>
> http://www.zaonflight.com/http://www.zaonflight.com/
>
> Two models of passive traffic detection that are similar to existing
> ones: Using the "local" transponder as a benchmark for gauging distance
> from other targets.
>
> One model, however, has what I am assuming is a phased array antenna on
> top that permits ROUGH bearing detection as well. SO, if I read the page
> and specs right, this gives approximate distance, relative altitude
> based on Mode C, and approximate bearing (to 30-45 degree resolution) to
> multiple targets.
>
> Anyone seen a trade pub review yet on this device or know anyone with
> hands on experience to share?
>
> The bearing info is damn near a clincher in my eyes... given that its a
> lot cheaper than Mode S and a TIS display, and can give info outside of
> the TIS area. Nothings perfect.. but this is better than whats out there
> now (in passive detection.... on paper that is).
>
> Dave

Looks pretty sweet, I have a Surecheck VRX, it at leasts let you know that
something is around you and if you need to look above/below/same altitude,
bearing infomation, even rough, would be a huge improvement. See and avoid
is always a guessing game so the TPAS helps.

I might look into buying one if I see some more reviews on it online and in
the mags.

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DW