Transponders
Trig Avionics TT22
The Trig TT22 is a modern solid state digital 1090-ES transponder with support for ADS-B out using the optional Trig TN-72 position source. The TT22 meets all US requirements for a secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder. With the addition of a approved position source and an appropriate WAAS GPS antenna the TT22 also meets the requirements for the 2020 ADS-B Out mandate.
The TT22 will require a connection to ship’s power via a fuse or circuit breaker, a standard L-band transponder antenna, coaxial cable and fittings to connect the transponder to the antenna. It interfaces with Falken FlightView and Astra using RS-485. On FlightView, the TT22 uses a dedicated connection of the two RS-485 ports on the 37 pin connector. On the Astra the TT22 and a Trig TY91 VHF COM radio can share the single RS-485 connection.
Both FlightView and Astra are able to adjust the squawk code and mode values and trigger the IDENT function. Both EFIS can also set key ADS-B parameters via the Transponder Settings screen.
uAvionix TailBeaconX
The TailBeaconX is an all-in-one 1090ES transponder and ADS-B out device. It meets all requirements for a secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder and also all requirements for the 2020 ADS-B mandate. It includes integrated L-band antennas, an integrated WAAS position source, and an FAA-complaint tail position light. It is built to fit directly into the tail position light socket found on many aircraft but can often be adapted to fit in other aircraft so long as the antennas are not obscured by structure.
The TailBeaconX will require a connection to ship’s power via a fuse or circuit breaker. It interfaces with Falken FlightView and Astra using an available RS-232 port.
Both FlightView and Astra are able to adjust the squawk code and mode values and trigger the IDENT function. Key operating and ADS-B parameters are configured via a mobile application provided by uAvionix.
Notes:
Neither FlightView nor Astra supports the Dynon XPNDR-261. The 261 is a variant of the Trig TT2X transponder but uses a different communications protocol, a different pinout, and requires a different position source for ADS-B. It is not compatible and cannot be used in place of a TT22.
Performing a transponder check of a TailBeaconX requires the use of the uAvionix configuration app to place the device in a special test mode.
VHF COM Radios
Trig TY91 VHF COM
The Trig TY91 is a VHF communications transceiver with integrated two place intercom. It meets all requirements for VHF communications capabilities as specified by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Falken FlightView EFIS includes support for remotely tuning the TY91 directly – no control head required. It also includes configuration screens for adjusting radio parameters (intercom volume, squelch, auxiliary input volume, etc.). Direct integration is accomplished using on of the two RS-485 ports on the FlightView 37 pin connector.
Other required components include an appropriate fuse or circuit breaker, a VHF COM antenna, coaxial cable and fittings to connect the radio to the antenna, and a wiring harness. A factory manufactured harness is available from Trig.
For users who prefer to have a separate controller, FlightView can alternatively integrated with the TC90 control head using an available RS-232 port. This integration is limited to pushing active and standby frequency updates to the radio. All other radio configuration is handled by the TC90.
Other Radios
FlightView and Astra can integrate with radios that support the legacy Garmin SL-30 and SL-40 protocols. This includes but is not limited to:
- Garmin / Apollo SL30
- Garmin / Apollo SL40
- Garmin GTR-2XX Family (20, 200, 200B, 205, 225)
- MGL Radios via Razor or Vega controller
- Microair M760Q
Notes:
Support for the MGL v6 radio is limited: the EFIS can send frequency updates to the radio but the radio does not provide status updates required to display the active and standby frequencies on the EFIS.
While the TY91 and some of the newer SL30 / SL40 compatible radios support both 25 KHz and 8.33 KHz channel spacing the current Falken FlightView and Astra software only supports 25 KHz channel spacing.
Autopilots
BendixKing xCruze 100
TruTrak Vizion 385
Trio Pro Pilot (GX)
The BK xCruze 100 and its predecessor the Vizion 385 both support advanced autopilot control via FlightView. This feature allows FlightView to remotely manage the autopilot, set both lateral and vertical modes, and control autopilot behavior using the FlightView altitude, airspeed, and vertical speed preselects (aka “bugs”). Autopilot configuration parameters and tuning are handled via the device’s on-screen interface.
The Trio Pro Pilot autopilot with the “GX” firmware variant loaded also supports the advanced autopilot mode and deep integration. Some functions on the Trio require the use of the “hard” controls.
Digital Autopilots with RS-232 / NMEA Interfaces
FlightView and Astra can drive any modern digital autopilot that include an RS-232 interface and supports one of the common autopilot sentences. In basic NMEA integration mode, the EFIS will output the NMEA data required to follow a ground track or, in NAV mode, to follow the loaded course. This integration is lateral only and mode control is handled via the autopilot control head.
Notes:
All autopilot integrations require an available RS-232 port on the EFIS. Installation, configuration, and tuning of the autopilot are supported by the manufacturer. Falken Avionics handles support for any integration issues.