Astra Mini EFIS
Compact Electronic Flight Information System
Astra Mini can directly feed data to the same FlightView iPad app used by our flagship systems—bringing rich synthetic vision and engine data to your tablet without an FDC.
The Astra Mini EFIS is Falken Avionics’ compact electronic flight instrument for Experimental and Light-Sport Aircraft (E/LSA). It delivers the essential capabilities of a modern glass cockpit in a rugged, space-saving package—perfect for tight panels, weight-sensitive builds, or as a high-performance primary or backup instrument.
- Experimental / Amateur-Built Aircraft
- Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA)
- Ultralight and Light Experimental
- Backup EFIS for larger glass panels
Big Glass Performance
Astra integrates primary flight instrumentation, offering the power and situational awareness of “big glass” systems for the price and footprint of “small glass.” With flexible connectivity and compatibility with the Falken FlightView app on iPad, Astra helps builders and pilots achieve modern avionics without compromising on budget or panel space.
Why Choose the Astra Mini EFIS?
From engine metrics to synthetic vision, Astra and the FlightView app deliver complete situational awareness, autopilot control, and avionics integration in a sleek, touch-friendly interface.
- Combines core EFIS, engine monitoring, and radio/transponder control in one compact unit
- Seamlessly integrates with Falken FlightView app for affordable “big glass” capabilities
- Flexible architecture for standalone use or as a backup to the Flight Data Computer
- Supports redundancy with multiple Astra units
- Designed and built by pilots for pilots
Features
Brilliant Display
- High brightness full-color Retina-class LCD
- Diagonal Size: 4 inches
- Resolution: 720 x 720
- Wide viewing angles
Attitude & Air Data
- MEMS solid-state AHRS
- Pitch, roll, slip/skid
- True and Indicated Airspeed
- Altitude and vertical speed
- Barometric pressure readout
and setting - Heading (GPS-derived or optional external magnetometer)
- Outside Air Temperature (OAT)
Synthetic Vision (Optional)
- 3D terrain rendering
- Horizon overlays
- Flight path markers
Engine Monitoring
- Fully compatible with Falken EMS
- Displays:
- RPM
- MAP
- Oil temperature & pressure
- CHT / EGT for up to 6 cylinders
- Fuel flow and fuel levels
- Volts / Amps
- Coolant temperature (liquid-cooled engines)
Radio & Transponder Control
- COM Radio control for:
- Trig
- VAL Avionics
- Radios using Garmin
SL-30 / SL-40 protocol
- Transponder control for:
- Trig TT21/TT22
- uAvionix tailBeaconX and similar units
Connectivity & Integration
- CAN bus interface
- Connects to Falken Flight Data Computer (FDC)
- Compatible with autopilots, EMS, and other avionics
- RS-232 ports for GPS, radios, and transponders
- Bluetooth LE (optional) for wireless tablet integration
- USB for data updates and configuration
- Directly drives Falken FlightView app on iPad
System Redundancy
- Install two or more Astras for redundant operation
- Astra can serve as backup for a Falken FDC, replicating core services if the FDC is offline
Compact Form Factor
- Panel cutout:
- Width: 3.55″
- Height: 4.15″
- Depth behind panel: 1.25″
- Weight: 10 oz
Power
- Input voltage: 9–30 VDC
- Typical Power Draw: 1.1 Amp
- Built-in power conditioning
Environmental
- Operating temperature:
-20°C to +70°C - Vibration and shock resistant
- Suitable for unpressurized cockpits
System Integration and FlightView
Astra goes beyond a standalone EFIS:
Drives Falken FlightView iPad App
- Connect Astra via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to an iPad running the FlightView app
- Achieve a large-glass cockpit experience with synthetic vision, moving maps, engine gauges, and flight planning on an affordable tablet display
- Enjoy redundancy: if the FDC is unavailable, Astra provides the same data stream to FlightView
Expandable Architecture
- Compatible with third-party avionics via CAN, RS-232, RS-485
- Works seamlessly with Falken’s Flight Data Computer (FDC) or as an independent system
| Function | Interface Type |
|---|---|
| AHRS Sensors | Internal MEMS IMU |
| Air Data (Alt/IAS) | Internal sensors |
| Engine Data | CAN bus / RS-232 |
| GPS | RS-232 |
| Autopilot | CAN bus / RS-232 |
| COM Radio Control | CAN bus / RS-232 / RS-485 |
| Transponder Control | CAN bus / RS-232 / RS-485 |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | BLE (Optional) |
| USB | USB Type-A |
| Display | TFT LCD |
Compare EFIS Systems
| Feature | FlightView EFIS | Astra EFIS |
|---|---|---|
| System Mission(s) | Full Featured, Expandable EFIS for VFR and IFR Aircraft | Stand Alone EFIS for Simple VFR Aircraft -or- Backup Instrument For More Complex Aircraft |
| Primary Display | iPad Application | 4" Retina Screen |
| Concurrent iPad Displays | 4 | 1 (expandable to 2) |
| WAAS GPS Receiver | Included - Internal or External | Included - Internal |
| Air Data Interfaces | Pitot, Static, AoA1, OAT | Pitot, Static, OAT |
| EMS Support | Falken EMS, Rotax ECU, UL Power ECU | Falken EMS |
| COM Radios Supported | 2 | 1 |
| RS-232 Interfaces | 9 | 1 |
| RS-485 Interfaces | 2 | 1 |
| CAN Bus Interfaces | 2 | 1 |
| GPIO Interfaces | 8 | 0 |
| Vertical Power VP-X Support | Included | Optional ($200) |
| Dual Band ADS-B In | Included | Optional (requires FlightBox v3 or FlightBox Pro) |
| US Navigation Data | Lifetime Subscription Included | 1 Year Subscription Included ($50 thereafter) |
| Navigation Features | Full multi-point flight plans | Direct-to navigation2 |
| 1AoA differential pitot hardware included. AoA algorithm currently under development. 2Multi-point flight plans can be loaded to an Astra from the FlightView app, ForeFlight, or (starting Q1 2026) iFlyEFB. |
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