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1361 May 29, 2020
  • Stratus 3 Pilot’s Guide
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  • General
    • Can I dim the Stratus portable receiver LEDs for flying at night?
    • Can Stratus portable receivers be placed upside down, such as when mounting to the ceiling of the aircraft?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers make me ADS-B Out compliant for the 2020 mandate?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers work in helicopters?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers work outside of the United States?
    • Does Appareo offer support for older generation Stratus receivers?
    • How can I optimize my Stratus portable receiver ADS-B reception?
    • How do I “forget” the Stratus Wi-Fi network and reconnect to it?
    • How do I connect to the Stratus Wi-Fi network?
    • How do I get to the Stratus Status page in ForeFlight Mobile?
    • How do I perform a factory reset on my Stratus portable receiver?
    • How do I register my Stratus portable receiver?
    • How do I update my Apple iOS, ForeFlight, and Stratus receiver firmware?
    • How do Stratus portable receivers communicate with my tablet or phone?
    • How will my Stratus portable receiver receive firmware updates?
    • If I perform a factory reset, will my flight logs be cleared?
    • What are Stratus portable receiver warranty options?
    • What are the current Stratus portable receiver firmware versions?
    • What are the dimensions and weight of Stratus portable receivers?
    • Where should I mount a Stratus portable receiver connected to a Stratus transponder?
    • Where should I mount Stratus portable receivers in my aircraft?
    • Why are my LEDs flashing?
    • Why can’t I connect to my receiver?
    • Why does my device say “No Internet Connection” when I connect to the Stratus 3 Wi-Fi network?
    • Why is my Stratus portable receiver’s fan constantly running?
    • Why isn’t Smart WiFi working with my Android device?
    • Why won’t the receiver pair with my device via Bluetooth?
  • GPS
    • Do I need an external GPS antenna?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers provide GPS information for applications other than ForeFlight Mobile?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers provide GPS location information?
    • How do I calibrate the AHRS display?
    • How do I prevent interference between my Stratus portable receiver’s external GPS antenna and other avionics?
    • Why am I getting poor GPS performance?
    • Why am I only receiving GPS and AHRS data?
    • Why is my Stratus receiver is reporting poor GPS accuracy when connected to Stratus ESG?
    • Why is there a red “X” over AHRS?
  • Battery
    • Are Stratus portable receivers battery powered?
    • Can I charge Stratus portable receivers from a laptop?
    • Can I damage the Stratus portable receiver’s battery if I store or operate it outside of its rated ranges?
    • Can I leave Stratus portable receivers on the charger for an extended period of time?
    • Can I use a USB cable other than the one that was included with my Stratus portable receiver to charge the device?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers have any features that prevent the battery from being damaged by extreme temperatures?
    • Does a Stratus portable receiver's battery have a finite life?
    • How long will it take to fully charge the battery of my Stratus portable receiver?
    • I haven’t used my Stratus portable receiver for a while. It will not power on and none of the LED indicators light up. What can I do to solve this?
    • I’m not going to be flying for a while and need to store my Stratus portable receiver. How do I keep my receiver healthy so that it’s ready for the next time I want to use it?
    • My Stratus portable receiver isn’t holding a charge. Can I buy a new battery?
    • Why is my Stratus portable receiver Power LED pulsing?
    • Why won’t the receiver charge?
    • Will the Stratus portable receiver’s battery charge if it is both plugged-in and operating in an aircraft?
  • Compatible Apps & Devices
    • Can more than one device connect to a Stratus portable receiver?
    • Do I need to buy the Stratus portable connection kit with Stratus ES/ESG?
    • What apps do Stratus portable receivers work with?
    • Which iPad or iPhone devices are compatible with Stratus portable receivers?
    • Why isn’t Stratus 3 working with my flight app?
    • Will my current Stratus get updated with the GDL 90 protocol (Open ADS-B Mode)?
  • Ordering
    • What is the return policy for Stratus portable receivers?
    • Where can I buy Stratus portable receivers?
    • Where do you ship Stratus portable receivers?
  • Traffic
    • Can I get traffic information from Stratus portable receivers?
    • My aircraft is equipped with a Stratus portable receiver and an approved ADS-B out transponder. Why do I not see traffic information displaying on ForeFlight Mobile?
    • Why do I see a “ghost” aircraft mirroring me in ForeFlight Mobile while I am using my Stratus portable ADS-B receiver?
    • Will I be able to use Stratus 3 with different flight bag apps simultaneously?
  • Weather
    • Are there any subscription fees associated with ADS-B weather?
    • Are there different types of ADS-B ground stations?
    • Do I need an external ADS-B antenna for Stratus portable receivers?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers replace XM weather?
    • Does the Stratus portable receiver ADS-B LED turn on when it receives air-to-air ADS-B traffic?
    • What is ADS-B?
    • What weather products are available from ADS-B?
    • Where is there ADS-B coverage in the United States?
    • Why am I not getting good ADS-B weather reception in ForeFlight Mobile?
    • Will it receive new weather products?
    • Will my current Stratus receive new weather products?
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    • What are the dimensions?
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