On opening the app you should see nearby traffic.
The traffic mix comprises other AvTraffic users, ADS-B traffic and glider traffic.
If you are planning to fly, add the details of your aircraft as follows -
That's it, you're ready to go. If you fly other aircraft, repeat the steps above.
If you're not planning to fly, you can add your aircraft details later. The mode button (see below) shows SBY (Standby). Once you have added your aircraft details, a separate button to its left will show the selected aircraft's callsign.
To edit or delete aircraft from the My Aircraft view, just tap or swipe left.
To integrate AvTraffic into your EFB app, see EFB Integration below.
The app runs in one of two modes, standby (SBY) or active (ACT) as shown on the mode button on the toolbar.
When in standby (SBY) mode, nothing is shared with other users and all activity ceases when you close the app.
When in active (ACT) mode, the app will share the callsign, type and position of the selected aircraft with other users. It will continue to do this in the background when you close it.
If you switch the device off, battery power is reduced but the app will continue running in the background and other nearby users will still see you.
Sharing will continue until you select the mode back to standby (SBY).
However if you forget, it will stop by itself after a while provided that you're not flying.
Please use the following conventions when adding details of your aircraft.
* more about callsign
When you start up, select the aircraft you're flying and select active (ACT) mode if not already selected.
On the Traffic view, you will see nearby aircraft running AvTraffic and also ADS-B Out equipped aircraft, both graphically and as a list.
The graphical view shows a symbol according to the proximity of the aircraft and its closing speed.
The graphical view also has some information about you.
The list shows more detail.
If your EFB app supports the GDL90 protocol, it will display AvTraffic aircraft in the EFB app provided -
Premium users can select to start their EFB app automatically when opening Avtraffic or switching mode to active (ACT).
When switching on, AvTraffic will search for known EFB apps installed on the device. Choose the one you want to start automatically when AvTraffic is launched in Active mode or switched to Active mode.
Switch this on if you have your device's audio output connected to your headset or audio panel.
Switch this on to receive an annunciation when internet connectivity is lost or restored.
Avtraffic version 6.0 and later.
Allows you to control how conflicts are announced. Choose one of the following three options.
Clock:
Announcements will be in clock points, for example "3 o'clock".
Clock is recommended for most users and is the default.
Compass:
Announcements will be in compass points, for example "north west".
Auto:
Announcements will be in clock points when tracking straight and compass points when turning or orbiting.
Auto is recommended for glider pilots.
Some Bluetooth devices don't start playing immediately resulting in the first part of the annunciation being cut off.
Use this setting to add a delay to the start of each annunciation so you don't miss anything. Use the Test function and set the lowest value that allows you to hear the entire test announcement "Testing Testing". For most devices, this should be zero.
The maximum delay is 5 representing about 2 seconds.
Selects the accent and gender of the voice.
Tap the Test button to hear what they sound like.
Switch this on only if you are using a GDL90 compatible ADS-B receiver device. It adds a small overhead and should be switched off if not needed.
Please refer to the special considerations regarding GDL90 devices help page.
Switch this on only if you use SkyDemon. It may have unintended side effects and adds an unnecessary overhead when used with EFBs other that SkyDemon.
ADS-B feed courtesy of ADS-B Exchange.
Glider feed courtesy of the Open Glider Network.
Weather data courtesy of NOAA Aviation Weather Centre.
Elevation data courtesy of US Geological Survey using the 30 arc second global SRTM dataset.