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Appareo Stratus 4 Portable ADS-B / AHRS / GPS Receiver with Touchscreen
MFR Model# 153010-000238
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Overview
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Stratus 4 brings critical flight data, real-time alerts, and complete freedom so you’re always ahead of the weather, the traffic, and the unexpected. Made in the USA and works with Apple Find My.
NOW INCLUDES A PROTECTIVE CARRYING CASE |
Features
- Effortless Control - Navigate key settings and status info easily with a crisp, full-color touchscreen
- Apple Find My Integration - stratus is never lost, even if it gets left behind
- Your Cockpit, Your Apps - Use the EFB you prefer—Foreflight, Garmin Pilot, Stratus Insight, and all other major apps
- Long-lasting Rechargeable Battery - 8 hour run time, user replaceable, or plug in for nonstop use, no tools required
In The Box
- Stratus 4 comes with charging cable and 110V wall plug; charging cable works with all 2.0 amp cigarette lighter plugs as well. Also includes a gel dash mount and Stratus Pilot’s Guide.
Q&A
Please note, Aircraft Spruce Canada's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Canada assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
No, the Stratus 4 is a receiver for ADSB in, it will not meet any ADSB out requirements. The ES OR ESG with 3I kit would meet both ADSB in and out requirements.
While Avare is not specifically called out on the compatibility list, Stratus 4 was designed using the GDL-90 protocol, meaning it will work with a variety of EFBs. It can be switched to “Open ADS-B Mode” within the Stratus Settings. It may be wise to confirm with the app developer in question to ensure the GDL-90 protocol will work.
While 8Flight is not specifically called out on the compatibility list, Stratus 4 was designed using the GDL-90 protocol, meaning it will work with a variety of EFBs. It can be switched to "Open ADS-B Mode" within the Stratus Settings. It may be wise to confirm with the app developer in question to ensure the GDL-90 protocol will work.
The short answer is no, ADS-B In weather (FIS-B) and traffic rebroadcasting (TIS-B) generally do not work throughout Canada. You will only receive these services near the US/Canada border, relying on "signal bleed" from US ground stations. The reason is the US and Canada chose different technologies for their ADS-B infrastructure: United States (Ground-Based): The FAA built hundreds of ground towers. These towers "talk back" to you, sending up Weather (FIS-B) and Traffic (TIS-B) data for free. Canada (Space-Based): Nav Canada partnered with Aireon to use satellites to track aircraft. This system is designed for surveillance (them seeing you), not broadcasting (sending data back to you). Satellites do not broadcast weather or traffic data down to your iPad. If you are flying in Canada with an ADS-B In receiver (like a Stratus) connected to ForeFlight, you will not receive radar, METARs, or TAFs once you are out of range of US ground towers. You will only see Air-to-Air traffic. This means you will see other airplanes that are directly emitting an ADS-B Out signal (1090ES or 978 UAT). You will not see "rebroadcasted" targets (aircraft that don't have ADS-B but are being picked up by radar), which is a common feature in the US (TIS-B). You can typically pick up US ground stations while flying in Southern Canada, often up to 50-100 miles across the border depending on your altitude (higher altitude = better line of sight to US towers).