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Dec 06 2023 - V5.9.3

What's new in V5.9.3

• All new, more efficient geographic elevation calculation.

Elevation files are now stored locally. A new setting allows you to check the storage usage.

• Set GDL90 traffic alert field as appropriate.

Compatible EFBs will now highlight any traffic that is coming from AvTraffic if it has an alert status.

• Set GDL90 address field correctly where there is no ICAO address.
• Fix ground targets always showing relative altitude zero.
• Fix name of GDL90 device for certain devices, namely those that have AHRS capability.

Sep 21 2023 - Version 5.9

What's new in V5.9

Add AirMate to list of EFBs that can be auto started

Minor improvements to altimetry calculations

Add monthly summary line to history view

What's new in V5.9.1

Fix AirMate auto start

What's new in V5.9.2

Fix possibility that could trigger a new flight while driving

Jun 13 2023 - Version 5.8.1

What's new in V5.8.1

• Check that precise location is authorised.
• Improve logic around the determination of start and end of flight.
• Traffic annunciation changed from distance/position to position/distance.
• New option to delay annunciations to avoid clipping with Bluetooth devices.

More about settings can be found on the help page.

May 06 2023 - Version 5.8

What's new in V5.8

• Relative height now alternates with closing time for nearby aircraft.

On the traffic view, the closing time now shows alternately with the relative height if the closing time is less than 90 seconds.

• Show ‘No Wi-Fi’ for GDL90 status if applicable.

This is a reminder to connect to the GDL90 device's Wi-Fi.

• Add a new Theme setting to allow selection of Light/Dark/System.

As well as defaulting to the system theme, you can now override with Light or Dark.

• Details view now has a close button.
• Status view now scrolls properly on small devices.

Feb 11 2023 - Version 5.7

What's new in V5.7

• Great news for SkyDemon users. AvTraffic now supports SkyDemon.

A new setting "Send GPS (SkyDemon only)" has been added. If you want to use AvTraffic with SkyDemon, switch this on.

• Garmin Pilot can now be selected for "Auto Start".
• Better error checking and warning for GDL90 device users.

It's always been an issue with some EFBs that when connecting to a GDL90 device, you need to start AvTraffic before you start your EFB. Now, if AvTraffic has a problem connecting to the device it will warn you.

A new GDL90 help page has been added to clarify why this can happen and what to do about it.

Click here for more

Jan 09 2023 - Traffic Alert Annunciations

Making an audio connection

Annunciations are great for when a traffic conflict arises and you aren't aware of any conflicts.

There are two ways to connect your tablet or phone's audio so you can hear traffic alert annunciations.

Firstly, if you have a bluetooth headset, simply pair your device to the headset.

Secondly, if your audio panel or intercom has a bluetooth or auxiliary input, connect to that either by pairing or using a cable as appropriate. This has the added benefit that all your passengers can hear the annunciations too.

Enable traffic annunciations in the Settings view and try it by tapping the Test button.

Jan 06 2023 - Setting Your Callsign

How to avoid unnecessary traffic alerts.

Don't forget to use the right callsign in AvTraffic when you fly.

This is particularly important if you have mode S with or without ADS-B out.

If your AvTraffic callsign is different to your mode S transponder's callsign, AvTraffic will interpret the messages coming from the two sources (AvTraffic and ADSB Exchange) as two different aircraft flying in close proximity.

This will generate unnecessary traffic alerts.

In any case, other pilots may want to call you on the radio and they need to know who to call.

If you fly multiple aircraft, it's easy to create multiple profiles and switch between them prior to take off.

Please visit the Getting Started page for more on setting up aircraft profiles.

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