The Aware 5 GPS airspace warning system developed by Airbox in association with NATS is a GPS moving map device created with pilot safety in mind. Its roots stem from a desire to help pilot avoid controlled airspace. Airspace infringements are an increasing problem worldwide, they are normally the result of either a loss of situational awareness or from a lack of knowledge about changes to airspace restrictions. The Aware 5 aims to solve both these problems by offering an affordable moving map with a definitive free airspace warning database updated in accordance with the AIRAC cycle. The Aware 5 is very simple to use and needs just a single page of instructions.
Alerts include:
Controlled Airspace (Control Zones, Control Areas and Airways)
Aerodrome Traffic Zones
Danger Areas and Prohibited Areas
Restricted Airspace (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.
Airbox Aware 5 Product features and technical data:
Audible and visual warnings are given for Airspace and Obstacles
Warnings are altitude sensitive and contain relevant information such as class, distance, levels, name. Frequencies relevant to airspace warnings are also displayed when a warning is made.
An altitude information box gives current GPS altitude for comparison
Moving map with preloaded NATS VFR UK Charts (1:500,000)
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)
Substantial 5 inch sunlight readable screen
Durable metal case construction
Internal backup battery in the unit lasts up to two hours.
Delivery includes: 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.