.. _trafficInformationTools: Traffic Information Tools ========================= There are several "traffic information" or "anti-collision" apps on the marked targeting general aviation pilots. These apps typically perform two functions. - They receive traffic data via the internet and broadcast the information to apps like **Enroute Flight Navigation** which can then show traffic in the moving map, and - The report the current position to servers on the internet, so other users of the system can be warned of your presence. **Enroute Flight Navigation** integrates well with these apps. This section describes two of the more popular solutions, "CCAS VFR-Kollisionswarnsystem" and "SafeSky" .. warning:: While traffic information apps have valid use cases, for instance in flight simulation or to give ground operators an overview of local traffic, we strongly recommend against using traffic data from internet services in real flight. - Internet connectivity is not reliable in flight. Experiments in Germany have shown that internet connection to fail for about half of the time, even when flying over densely populated areas. This problem will likely increase in the future, as modern 5G antennas have a stronger directional characteristic than traditional ones. - Experience shows that the data is frequently laggy, incomplete and often outdated. We strongly feel that no responsible pilot should ever fly without a proper traffic data receiver, such as a FLARM or ADS-B device. CCAS VFR-Kollisionswarnsystem ----------------------------- `CCAS VFR-Kollisionswarnsystem `_ is a free anti-collision app that works without registration or setup, and integrates well with **Enroute Flight Navigation**. .. warning:: "CCAS VFR-Kollisionswarnsystem" wrongly reports the cabin pressure measured by the sensor in your device as static pressure. In closed-cabin aircraft, where cabin pressure is typically not equal to static pressure, this can lead to **wrong barometric altitude readings in Enroute Flight Navigation**, and in turn to **involuntary airspace violations**. Be aware that cabin pressure and static pressure disagree even in aircraft without pressurized cabin. One-time Setup ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ There is no setup required, but it might make sense to check the integration once before you start using "CCAS VFR-Kollisionswarnsystem" on a regular basis. To check the integration, start the app "CCAS VFR-Kollisionswarnsystem". Then, go to **Enroute Flight Navigation**, open the main menu in **Enroute Flight Navigation** and navigate to the "Information" menu. If the entry "Traffic Receiver" is highlighted in green, then **Enroute Flight Navigation** has connected to the app. Congratulations, you are done! Daily Operations ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Before you start your flight, start "CCAS VFR-Kollisionswarnsystem". Everything else is automatic. SafeSky ------- `SafeSky `_ is a commercial anti-collision app. The commercial premium version of SafeSky integrates with **Enroute Flight Navigation**. One-time Setup ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The following steps configure SafeSky to forward traffic information to **Enroute Flight Navigation**. In **Enroute Flight Navigation**, no configuration is required. Step 0: Before You Connect .......................... Traffic sharing is a premium feature of SafeSky. Before you connect, make sure to have a valid premium subscription. Step 1: Enable Traffic Sharing .............................. In the main menu of Safe Sky, choose the box "Traffic Sharing". The page "Traffic Sharing" will open. - Choose the option "Enable traffic sharing" - Touch the field below "Enable traffic sharing" to open the list of supported navigation apps. Choose "Enroute" from the list and touch the button "back" to close the list. - Touch the button "back" to close page "Traffic sharing". Leave the main menu and return to the SafeSky main page. That's it. As soon as you choose "TAKE OFF" in SafeSky to start a flight, SafeSky will start a background process that shares traffic data with Enroute Flight Navigation. Step 2: Check Connectivity .......................... To check the SafeSky integration, choose "TAKE OFF" in SafeSky. Then, go to **Enroute Flight Navigation**, open the main menu in **Enroute Flight Navigation** and navigate to the "Information" menu. If the entry "Traffic Receiver" is highlighted in green, then **Enroute Flight Navigation** has connected to the SafeSky app. Congratulations, you are done! Daily Operations ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Before you start your flight, open the SafeSky app and choose "TAKE OFF". Everything else is automatic.