Package Has Altitude
SureCheck Aviation, Inc. just
today released a completely redesigned “next
generation” portable collision avoidance system, with
TrafficScope VRX. TrafficScope VRX is altitude-based and combines
many advanced collision avoidance technologies into one small
package.
Portable, 'plug-and-go,' and low-cost system:
While the price of most installed collision avoidance avionics
remains outside the budget of many pilots, TrafficScope VRX was
developed to combine traffic safety and
affordability. Completely self-contained, VRX is truly a
“Plug and Go” device that is suited for pilots who fly
multiple aircraft since installation is not required. However,
SureCheck Aviation, Inc. also provides permanent installation
assistance with FAA form 337 and available mounting and
installation kits.
How's it work?
Based on Mode C and Mode-S transponders, this passive detection
method gives true versatility to increasing air traffic awareness.
TrafficScope is microprocessor controlled and utilizes menus to
assist pilots in all aspects of flight. TrafficScope includes an
onboard altimeter for added reference accuracy and can be set up
for flight and ground mode operations, as well as an auto mode
which senses when the pilot becomes airborne and switches itself
into flight mode. Ground mode allows pilots to see only airborne
threats, which can be extremely useful in non-towered airports
prior to departure. In addition to flight mode, TrafficScope VRX
allows the pilot to scale the view of traffic by two independent
parameters, altitude and range.
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For altitude, TrafficScope will detect traffic within 500 feet,
1000 feet, or an “unlimited” view. For range,
TrafficScope gives you a maximum user-selectable detection range of
up to 5.0 NM. TrafficScope VRX will alert the pilot through audio
messages when an aircraft poses a threat. The alerts intelligently
adapt to the pilot’s altitude and range parameters, thus
eliminating annoying alerts from aircraft of no concern. Since
TrafficScope VRX monitors both horizontal and vertical separation,
accurate threat assessment is greatly enhanced. The audio
alert feature is mono or stereo selectable. Volume is digitally
controlled and can be instantly muted.
Vortex watcher, too:
The VRX contains unique features including a Wake Turbulence
Area warning, which indicates a potential wake turbulence hazard,
as well as RADAR environment and Mode S indications. Another
advantage of TrafficScope VRX is a one-touch local altitude feature
which allows the user to see exactly what altitude your transponder
is sending back to ATC. To interface with other avionics, the rear
data port can send traffic information to other compliant avionics
through an RS-232 format.
TrafficScope VRX is compatible with both pressurized and
non-pressurized aircraft and includes a 3 year warranty, a custom
hard carrying case, and an audio cable. Power is supplied by either
4 “AA” batteries (included) or a cigarette adapter
(also included). TrafficScope VRX is extremely compact, measuring
only 5.3” long, 3.5” wide, and 1.9” tall.
Suggested Retail is $1,195 and includes online training course
package.