ADS-B in a Bonanza

[@douglasdewitte8517]

Thank you Martin for the wonderful video, including the personal touch which I really enjoyed. I was not able to earn my pilots certificate due to a spinal injury from a fall. At the time I was doing my cross country training back in '82. With the advent of Go-Pro and your editing, it has brought the cockpit back to me, and the beauty of flight above the clouds !! My favorite video..... "Low IFR in a Bonanza" Keep up the excellent work, you have a great talent, although one bit of advice for you.... If your going to include a shot of the front yard.... mow the Lawn LOL !!

[@martinpauly]

Oh man, did the lawn look THAT bad? I did mow it later that morning, but needed the early morning sunlight to make the shot work. (Excuses, yes, I know...) Sorry to hear you had to stop your flying activities due to the injury. No video can completely replace the experience of actually flying, but I'm glad to hear it brings back those nice memories. All the best to you.

[@vicvalente4874]

great video on understand ADS-B! that is what I love about your videos, great instruction along with excellent flying sequences showing your topics in practice!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Vic. I try to share things I've learned in my videos - always happy to hear when it's working. - Martin

[@jdmartin2778]

Martin you are an amazing person! I love how down home and personal you are with your videos by sharing with us your normal everyday activities. Also, we really appreciate how graphic and detailed you are in explaning how things work in the aviation world. Thank you very much for all the time and effort you put forth in your video compositions!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, JD.

[@andrew_culver]

Most concise explanation of ADS-B in/out and active traffic I have yet seen. Hat off to you, Martin.

[@yuri4281]

Another excellent video that was informative and entertaining. These looks into airplane ownership are just as appreciated as flight videos. Thank you for all of the work you put into sharing these.

[@robertgelley6454]

Wow, what a great video. Thank you for te lesson on ADS-B. So much better to watch a video with a personal story to it that explains ADS-B in such a concise and professional manner. Thank you Martin for another fantastic video! (BTW, I never saw the unmowed grass... LOL)

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Robert. And next time I'll mow the grass, I promise. :-)

[@ccubsfan94]

Pretty sweet to see the enthusiasm for aviation, especially with someone flying out of my hometown.

[@WESTECLD]

Heard you on Rockford Approach yesterday. I was in a Mooney headed north.

[@martinpauly]

Yes, that was me. Coming back from Chicago with the family. It was a beautiful night to fly; we watched the sun set on a perfectly clear sky before landing in Cedar Rapids.

[@chuck_in_socal]

I've had my NGT-9000 for about a year. Love it! I wish all panel upgrade decisions were as easy as that one. Now my Bonanza is in the shop for an Aspen PFD which is supposed to display traffic from NGT-9000 on the EHSI.

[@martinpauly]

Yes, the Aspen will be a nice addition to the NGT-9000. It should show weather on the EHSI / moving map, too.

[@steveb5249]

Thank you for explaining adsb in and out I did not know about active traffic and the way you use overlays in your videos is extremely helpful thank you

[@martinpauly]

Glad you found it useful, Steve. Regards, Martin

[@randytinsley8927]

Very nice personal touch as compaired to previous videos (wihich I really enjoy). Hope to see more vidoes in the future.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for the feedback, Randall.

[@captain99p39]

Hi Martin Great videos when you had the Lynx installed active traffic did you also do the antenna diversity added? NGT-9000+ or NGT-9000D+ I like there unit and will be installing one in my 1959 Piper Comanche Thank You

[@martinpauly]

Hi Curtis, I did not select the diversity option - I got the NGT-9000+. Diversity is not required for my airplane; I figured should I find after some time with the unit that the "D+" with diversity would have been good, I can add that simply by purchasing an activation key from L-3. After all, the extra antenna needed for diversity is already there, it's the directional antenna on top which is then used for the additional purpose of diversity. Having said that, so far after a bit over a year of flying with my 9000+, I have not found myself in a situation where I missed anything from the traffic picture that diversity would have added. Diversity or not, I'm sure you'll be very happy with the Lynx in your Comanche. Best regards, Martin

[@captain99p39]

Hi Martin Thank You for the reply I look forward to getting one installed in my Comanche I think I will do the same as you with the option to upgrade with just the unlock code. Keep up the Great videos Thanks again Curtis

[@ImazeVideos]

All your videos are great. Yesterday i find you and i have see so many videos. You make the best videos ! Go on ! Thanks

[@martinpauly]

καλή μέρα, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ ΒΕΤΤΑΣ. Thank you for the kind words. I'll be making more videos this year; glad to hear you like the ones you've already seen. - Martin

[@anthonyvega1959]

Thank you for sharing, since you removed the landing indicator light, how do you know that the gear is down and locked

[@martinpauly]

Hi Anthony, my Bonanza has three gear indicator lights close to the gear handle, i.e. lower center part of the panel. Those are still there. The ones that were removed during the ADS-B installation had been added at some point by a previous owner of the airplane, in addition to the standard gear indicator lights.

[@anthonyvega1959]

Ohh ok, thank you for getting back to me

[@RobertGarcia-mr8fc]

whats better the three prop or the two prop do i0 550 fits in all bonanzas

[@martinpauly]

That's almost a religious question. In general, two-blade props are faster, while three-blade props are quieter. With an IO-550, you don't get a choice in the Bonanza - it HAS to be a three-blade prop. I do not know if the IO-550 can be installed in all models of Bonanza, but I've seen V-tails, 33s and 36s with the IO-550, so at least it's pretty common. - Martin

[@dalfry]

Great video! You almost went all the way in with this one. Great content and I can see a lot of planning went into it. :)

[@joecritch143]

Hello Martin, i’m looking into installing ADSB now in my Warrior. Would you recommend the NGT 9000 after having it now for quite some time? Thanks

[@martinpauly]

Hi Joe. I am still very happy with the NGT-9000. I would pick it again if I had to start over. The additional display for traffic is invaluable, even though I have a nice map display on the Avidyne IFD and also the iPad, but those usually are set to farther ranges than what is useful for traffic avoidance. I have the 9000+ model with active traffic which I like very much; if you go for the base model (9000), I strongly recommend adding the ATAS option to get the audio alerts for nearby traffic. Let me know if you have any other questions - happy to help if I can. Best regards, Martin

[@joecritch143]

@@martinpauly Thank You for responding Martin. The 9000+ with atas is the way to go. As you said “it’s not cheap” but neither are our lives. Safe skies!

[@MrKurtay]

You really need to make an Aviation TV channel.. You are the man Martin, always enjoy your videos, thanks. :)

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Sir!

[@MrKurtay]

Oh no, we thank you Sir, for your time and efforts. Always nice to watch your videos. :)

[@mannypuerta5086]

When you have an issue with the AI and HSI/DG steam gauges, consider replacing them with Garmin G5’s, a GMU-11 magnetometer and removing the vacuum system. Outstanding combination with internal battery backups and EHSI capability.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks - that's a good thought. Either those, or an Aspen which costs a bit more but shows even more information. Regards, Martin

[@mannypuerta5086]

Martin Pauly Take a look at the reported loss of attitude indication when the Aspen loses GPS input. Also, if the G5 AI were to fail the EHSI can be switched to an AI. Great backup option. You will also have vertical guidance on the AI and the HSI. Not sure if the Aspen will indicate two. The is a single point of failure with the Aspen, also. Lose one instrument and lose everything. A lot of redundancy with the G5 combo and they interface well with the GNS530. I also did a Flight Stream 210 that loads the 530 from ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot (no more 530 twisty/pushy). Not sure if WingX allows that option. Garmin!👍🏻

[@garydell2023]

Just saw this. Thank you for the info. Did you ever fly in & out of Meigs?

[@martinpauly]

Hi Gary. Yes, I flew into Meigs many times in the late 90s and early 2000s. I miss that airport a lot!

[@scottfranco1962]

Although it is kinda admitting that your traffic spotting skills suck, having ads-b is a real turnaround from what flying was like before. Its like finding that there are suddenly a lot more aircraft in the sky than before. I typically leave the unit ranged out 12 miles when on cross country, then range in when I see multiple targets close by. I try to use the unit to improve my spotting skills, using it as a guide as to where to look for the aircraft. It is not necessary to spend a lot of money to get ads-b. A ads-b out only solution like the one that integrates with you wingtip strobes can be complemented by a portable, non-tso ads-b unit to show traffic on a tablet or other computer. It would be nice to move to %100 ads-b equipage. This is one of the most obvious safety enhancements to come along for aircraft in a long time.

[@martinpauly]

You are right about how ADS-B is an eye opener in terms of how well (or poorly) "see and avoid" really works. The sky is still a big place, so the risk of a midair is very low, as shown in the accident numbers. But we don't see every nearby airplane, no matter how hard we look - that's where ADS-B or other traffic systems are a tremendous help. Best regards, Martin

[@scottfranco1962]

Just an after note, that wingtip strobe solution is $1800. Its similar to low end units, but I think it gets made up on install costs.

[@martinpauly]

@@scottfranco1962 That Wingtip ADS-B out solution is a wonderful idea! - Martin

[@DmitriMogiliver]

we are staying away from the touch screen for this exact reason, plus we think that operating in bumpy condition would be really hard. What was your rational in paying for the ADS-B in? Tablet based solutions(Foreflight/Garmin) are evolving and progressing so fast, we think that locking into an all-in-one unit does not make sense. Why did you feel that all-in-one solution make sense?

[@martinpauly]

Good questions, Dmitri. I had and still have an iPad with a EFB app in the cockpit (WingX in my case, but ForeFlight/Garmin Pilot etc. would be similar). I used to feed ADS-B "in" from a portable receiver (SkyRadar) into it. And it was great, most of the time. In terms of "best bang for the buck", I think this was the sweet spot. But I wanted more, knowing full well it would cost me. Three things in particular: First, I have witnessed cases a few times over the years where the iPad was showing wrong information - weather that was stale (as in an hour old) or not shown at all, things like that. A certified product goes through a lot more care and testing in development, is modified/updated much less often, and reduces the number of those kinds of "surprise moments". Second, for traffic I absolutely wanted to have aural callouts, and reliable ones. I know some of the EFB apps try and you can hook them up to the audio panel, but again, this is something that works great 90% of the time and I wanted something close to 100%. Third, as I explained in the video, I wanted active traffic in addition to ADS-B "in" - and there is no iPad or other portable solution for that. It took a lot more money to get all that, and I'm not saying everyone needs it or should aim for it, but that was my approach. Regarding the touch screen and turbulence, I've been wondering about it, but it's not been an issue. In turbulence, it helps to rest some fingers on the bezel or somewhere else around the touch screen to get firm control over your touch finger. And unlike the iPad, the Lynx has a resistive touch screen which requires a little bit of push (beyond just barely touching) before anything is activated, which helps a lot in turbulence. Happy flying!

[@DmitriMogiliver]

thanks, Martin. Nice wright up. I suppose you started with more than one device candidate and you chose Lynx, who was your runner up?

[@martinpauly]

My second choice would have been the Garmin GTX 345. Good transponder with better integration with my GNS530/GNS430 units than the Lynx. The downsides are it doesn't support WingX (my EFB app), no display on the transponder itself, and it doesn't have active traffic built in. Active traffic can be added through another Garmin product, but that total solution would have been more expensive than the Lynx.

[@tomasnunez8518]

As always, good informational video. Ur already great looking bird is looking even better!

[@brianmcgee115]

great video sir! Have you thought about upgrading your 530/430 to the avidynne 550/440? I have been told, but haven't verified, that selling your 530/430 will just about cover your cost on the new 550/440.

[@martinpauly]

Brian, that may be something interesting in the future, but it's really on the back burner for me. I figure I'd still have to chip in somewhere around $10k for this kind of swap, which is a lot of money given that I can't fly anywhere with the Avidyne units where I can't fly today.

[@MagicBiscuitShow]

Nice, Martin ... but 5 weeks for them to get that done? WOW. Avionics shops are the business to be in I guess.

[@martinpauly]

If memory serves, two of those five weeks were waiting for a customized cable for the TCAS (active traffic) antenna. Installations without active traffic should be quite a bit easier and faster. But yes, these projects take time - more time than we'd like. - Martin

[@C4GIF]

Hacker Pschorr for the pilots!

[@martinpauly]

Yes, but only AFTER my pilot duties are over. :) - Martin

[@bernardanderson7569]

ADSB is required in 2019 for all aircraft

[@martinpauly]

Hi Bernard. Are you referring to United States airspace? The ADS-B "out" mandate in the US becomes effective January 1, 2020: www.faa.gov/nextgen/programs/adsb/faq/#g9 There is no requirement to have it in 2019, though of course one can already use the benefits (traffic and weather information) today with the right equipment. Regards, Martin

[@Herr_Jehmineh]

Großartige schauspielerische Leistung! :) Happy Landings!

[@martinpauly]

Sicher bekomme ich einen Oscar dafür! :-)

[@stevecastro22]

Another excellent video Martin. I do believe it is time to get one of your daughters out there to mow your front lawn though.... :)

[@martinpauly]

Ha - like any of them would even TOUCH the lawn mower! :-)

[@budowens6478]

Another great video! Just curious, what kind of oil do you use in your Bonanza?

[@martinpauly]

Bud, I am using straight-weight oil from Aeroshell, W100 in the summer and W80 in the winter.

[@budowens6478]

Martin Pauly thanks. I've talked to engine shops and a lot of different people and they say the same thing as you. I went to Oshkosh and went to a Aeroshell work shop, the Aeroshell rep was pushing Aeroshell 15W50, I'm staying with the straight oil myself.

[@martinpauly]

Nothing wrong with the 15W50 from what I can tell. However, the engine was mid-time when I bought the plane, and my mechanic advised going from one kind of oil to another. Whether that's good advice or not, my engine has been performing very well without any hiccups.

[@BonanzaBart]

Great video and excellent editing which, I am sure, is quite time-consuming. I am pulling the trigger for GTX345 next month. Hopefully Uncle Sam will still have 500 bucks for me ;-) Question: after 1.1.2020 will the Active Traffic sort of loose its appeal since mostly everyone (excluding aircraft with no electrical system, etc) will have the ADS-B out?

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Flight of Passage, and good question on what happens "after 2020". While active traffic will be less important as people install ADS-B "out", not everyone in the US will install ADS-B "out". Quite a few airplane owners will not, and accept the limited access to airspace (e.g. less than 10,000ft, no Class C/B). So especially the scenario I highlighted in the video - traffic pattern of a remote field, away from radar services - will still make sense after 2020. And if you fly abroad, to a country where ADS-B is not required, certainly ADS-B will help there.

[@Marauder92V]

Martin - thanks for the video! I pulled the trigger on the L-3 9000+ using the same logic you did. I believe the ATAS capability and the active traffic are great assets. It is amazing how many planes you see now isn't it?

[@martinpauly]

Completely agree!

[@ripper8771]

Thank you for the great explanation.

[@martinpauly]

You are welcome, CAVOK. Is there any talk in Canada about a mandate for ADS-B, other than some of the high-altitude airspace? Every now and then I hear a rumor, but nothing confirmed...

[@ripper8771]

It is funny you ask Martin because I work for Transport Canada but in a Financial role (even though my passion is aviation. The quick and simple answer is that any airspace that currently requires you to have a Mode-C transponder will require you to have ADS-B as of 2023. Also by 2023 without ADS-B you are restricted to operating below 10,000 MSL. In order to allow for flight in mountainous regions there is an exemption zone 2500AGL above 10,000 MSL to allow you to clear the mountains. It is in every Owner/Operator to be ADS-B compliant to fly in the states :) initially the deadline was 2020 but it was pushed back. The current document (see image 1.6.3) includes the current coverage. We have a long way to go! www.navcanada.ca/EN/products-and-services/Documents/AIP/Current/part_2_enr/2enr_eng_1.pdf My dream is also to own my own single piston IFR capable aircraft.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for sharing that - it sounds very similar to the mandate in the US, except (1) the deadline is different and (2) you Canadians did not copy the UAT mess we have here in the US with two largely incompatible flavors of ADS-B. Transport Canada - small world! In my day job, I work for Rockwell Collins, and Bombardier is my current customer. I work on the CSeries avionics program, so there's a fair amount of involvement with TCCA (indirectly for me, but I hear a lot about it).

[@ripper8771]

Martin Pauly Cool I am happy Bombardier won the ruling from the US international trade commission. I visited the St-Laurent factory numerous times and my x brother-in-law works as an inspector there. Glad to here you are part of the C-Seies. Pat

[@martinpauly]

Yes, C-Series is a great airplane. I haven't been to St-Laurent yet, but to Mirabel many times (I'll be back there later this week). And I'm looking forward to Delta getting their deliveries, so that we'll see that beautiful airplane (and cockpit) here in the US, too.

[@juteint4068]

I even looked at pilot pete's main menu! Hmmmm! Its also a good thing to speak about our flying breaks.....but no beer!! joking!

[@lesterawalt3184]

You got ripped off

[@martinpauly]

Would you care to elaborate, Lester? I shopped around before selecting the shop fort his installation, and through my job I'm fairly familiar with avionics work and pricing. I think what I got wasn't cheap but priced fairly. Regards, Martin