- Country: United Kingdom
The Aware 5 GPS airspace warning system developed by Airbox in association with NATS is a GPS moving map device created with pilot safety in mind. Its roots stem from a desire to help pilot avoid controlled airspace. Airspace infringements are an increasing problem worldwide, they are normally the result of either a loss of situational awareness or from a lack of knowledge about changes to airspace restrictions. The Aware 5 aims to solve both these problems by offering an affordable moving map with a definitive free airspace warning database updated in accordance with the AIRAC cycle. The Aware 5 is very simple to use and needs just a single page of instructions.
Alerts include:
- Controlled Airspace (Control Zones, Control Areas and Airways)
- Aerodrome Traffic Zones
- Danger Areas and Prohibited Areas
- Restricted Airspace (temporary, such as air shows etc.)
- Transponder Mandatory Zones
- MATZ, ATZ, GVS, PSL, HIRTA
Note: all airspace warning updates are provided free of charge and are available every month in accordance with the AIRAC cycle.
Airbox Aware 5 Product features and technical data:
- Audible and visual warnings are given for Airspace and Obstacles
- Warnings are altitude sensitive and contain relevant information such as class, distance, levels, name. Frequencies relevant to airspace warnings are also displayed when a warning is made.
- An altitude information box gives current GPS altitude for comparison
- Moving map with preloaded NATS VFR UK Charts (1:500,000)
- In front of the aircraft, a line shows where you will be in 5 minutes - At the bottom of the screen, the Aware tells you your current location and your position relative to the nearest airfield
- An EMERGENCY button on-screen provides access to standard emergency information (emergency transponder codes, emergency frequency, current position, current heading, current time (UTC)
- Substantial 5 inch sunlight readable screen
- Durable metal case construction
- Internal backup battery in the unit lasts up to two hours.
Aware 5 PLUS additionally features a route planning functionality. This navigation pack offers the following features:
- Ability to set destination and add waypoints simply by pressing on the screen
- Enroute Track, Bearing, Groundspeed, Distance and ETE information
- Load and save an almost unlimited number of routes into the system
- Set often-used routes as favourites
- View routes including distances and bearings
- Reverse routes when you get to your destination
- Users of Aware 5 PLUS can also use Fastplan PC flight planning software
Delivery includes: Aware 5 GPS Unit in original packaging (with NATS VFR UK Charts (1:500,000** and 1:250,000 **) preloaded on SD cards)windscreen suction mount (incl. cradle), dashboard panel ball mount
VFR charting for other territories including France and Germany can be purchased separately.
Further details, including instruction manuals, available from: www.airboxaero.com
N.B. AS NEW (purchased mid 2011) and in original packaging.
- Airspace database updated to May 2013
- Used only twice (before aircraft sale)
- Charged from USB mains / 12 v 'cigarette lighter adaptors available for around £3 (my adaptor wired in and went with the aircraft).
- Whilst the 5 Plus facilitates stand-alone flight planning by the insertion of waypoints, to use to the best advantage you should consider purchasing Airbox’s excellent FastPlan flight planning software for PC. I have a copy of this (purchased separately - did not come as part of Airbox’s Aware Plus package) but I am unable to include in this sale as it is registered solely to me. Please note that you will be infringing Airbox's licence if you purchase FastPlan from anyone other than a licenced seller.
- The 500k and 250k chart SD cards are both updated until end of 2011. Update is by online subscription / download. It is strongly recommended that you subscribe to Airbox’s update service.
- The airspace database (containing all of the controlled airspace data) is updated to 22 Jun 2013. Updates are downloaded via PC free from Airbox.
- Buying this functionality new would cost you well over £350 !!! Why not save yourself some cash and purchase this excellent tool which significantly reduces the risk of airspace infringements?
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