Garmin GDL90 compatibility - alex-43/SoftRF GitHub Wiki

While FLARM datalink NMEA is the most common GA traffic awareness protocol in Europe with support from major navigation software products, such as:

  • SeeYou Mobile, XCSoar, LK8000, Cumulus, ... ;
  • SkyDemon, EasyVFR, RunwayHD, AirNavigationPro, ...

... there is also wide North America market where Garmin GDL90 protocol is dominating for ADS-B solutions. A variety of EFB software is able to "speak" this language:

  • ForeFlight, Seattle Avionics FlyQ, AvNav EFB, Naviator, WingX Pro,
  • Avare, FltPlan Go, AerovieReports, AvPlan, iFly GPS, DroidEFB,...

SoftRF firmware has support for delivery of traffic information toward connected software application while using the GDL90 datalink protocol.

Only the minimal required amount of message types is currently implemented:

  • Heartbeat ;
  • Ownership Report ;
  • Ownership Geometric Altitude ;
  • Traffic Report.

SkyDemon

Connect your Tablet/Cellphone to SoftRF Wi-Fi Access Point. SSID: SoftRF-XXXXXX Key: 12345678

Configure your SkyDemon as follows:

Avare

Connect your Tablet/Cellphone to SoftRF Wi-Fi Access Point. SSID: SoftRF-XXXXXX Key: 12345678

At first, you will need to install and set up an Avare plug-in as follows:

Then proceed to Avare app. It will show FLARM, PilotAware, OGN or FANET traffic on a moving map:

ForeFlight