All new PLUS 5" version of Airbox's award winning AWARE device with brighter screen and a new better battery now with up to a 3 hour life is now available
The Aware 5 GPS is a moving map system that gives pilots vital visual and audible warnings if they are heading towards controlled airspace. Each system comes with the very latest airspace definitions and CAA 1:500,000 VFR chart for the UK displayed on a crystal clear full colour five inch screen. The larger screen now gives 30 per cent more screen area than the previous Aware units. Users can then download airspace updates available every 28 days on the AIRAC cycle. As with the original Aware system airspace updates are free for the life of the product.
In line with Airbox data integrity policy, airspace data has been sourced direct from NATS to ensure the utmost levels of accuracy and precision.
Restricted Airspace (inlcuding temporary, such as air shows etc.)
Transponder Mandatory Zones
MATZ, ATZ, GVS, PSL, HIRTA
Note: all airspace warning updates are provided free of charge
and are available every month in accordance with the AIRAC cycle.
Product features
Preloaded NATS VFR UK Charts (1:500,000) with Moving map
Airspace and Obstacles Audible and visual warnings
Altitude sensitive warnings which contain information such
as class, distance, levels, name.
The frequencies relevant to airspace warnings are
also displayed when a warning is made.
Current GPS altitude for
comparison
In front of the aircraft, a line shows where you will be in 5
minutes
At the bottom of the screen, the Aware tells you your current
location and your position relative to the nearest airfield
An EMERGENCY button on-screen provides access to standard emergency
information (emergency transponder codes, emergency frequency, current
position, current heading, current time (UTC)
Superb 5 inch sunlight readable screen
Durable metal case construction
Internal backup battery in the unit lasts up to an hour. - See our external batteries for extended longer life
Aware 5 PLUS features an additional route planning functionality.
Set destination and add waypoints simply by pressing on the screen
Enroute Track, Bearing, Groundspeed, Distance and ETE information
Load and save an almost infinite number of routes into the system
Set often-used routes as favourites
View routes including distances and bearings
Reverse routes when you get to your destination
Works with Fastplan PC flight planning software
What you get :Aware 5 GPS Unit (with NATS VFR UK Charts (1:500,000)
preloaded on SD card), 12/24 V cigarette lighter power adapter, 240 V power
adapter, USB cable, windscreen suction mount (incl. cradle), Instruction
pamphlet.