Other EFB Apps (Beyond ForeFlight)

Stratux works with every major Electronic Flight Bag. Here’s how to connect.

Avare (Android)

Free and open source EFB for Android.

Setup

1. Install Avare from Google Play
2. Install Avare External I/O plugin
3. Connect to Stratux WiFi
4. In Avare, enable external GPS/AHRS

Features with Stratux

• ✅ ADS-B Traffic
• ✅ ADS-B Weather
• ✅ GPS position
• ✅ AHRS

Avare tutorial: YouTube

FlyQ EFB (iOS)

Seattle Avionics’ full-featured EFB.

Setup

1. Connect to Stratux WiFi
2. FlyQ auto-detects GDL90 devices
3. Verify connection in FlyQ’s device settings

Discount Code

• Code: CrewDogFlyQ
• Comments code: 250158
• Use at seattleavionics.com → BUY

Garmin Pilot (iOS/Android)

Setup

1. Connect to Stratux WiFi
2. Go to Garmin Pilot settings
3. Enable GDL90 mode (not BluetoothLE)
4. Look for connected device

Note: Garmin Pilot works with Stratux but some features may be limited compared to Garmin’s own hardware.

iFly GPS (iOS/Android)

Setup

1. Connect to Stratux WiFi
2. iFly should auto-detect

Free Trial

• Code: CREWDOG
• Link: iflygps.com/free90
• 90-day free trial

FltPlan Go (iOS/Android/Windows)

Setup

1. Connect to Stratux WiFi
2. Configure in FltPlan’s device/receiver settings
3. Enable GDL90 data source

Works on iPad, Android tablets, and Windows devices.

DroidEFB (Android)

Setup

1. Connect to Stratux WiFi
2. Go to Menu → Settings → ADS-B
3. Enable ADS-B receiver
4. Select GDL90 protocol

Instructions: DroidEFB ADS-B Tutorial

OzRunways (iOS/Australia)

Popular in Australia and New Zealand.

Setup

1. Connect to Stratux WiFi
2. OzRunways detects GDL90 automatically

AvPlan EFB (iOS/Android)

Setup

1. Connect to Stratux WiFi
2. Configure in AvPlan’s external device settings

SkyDemon (Europe)

Popular European EFB.

Setup

1. Connect to Stratux WiFi
2. Go to Setup → Third Party Devices
3. Configure GDL90 connection

Note for SkyDemon: In Stratux settings, you may need to set “GDL90 MSL Altitude” to OFF.

Enroute Flight Navigation (Android)

Free and open source option for Europe.

Setup

1. Connect to Stratux WiFi
2. Enable traffic/weather reception in settings

GRT Avionics EFIS

For panel-mounted integration.

Setup

1. Use Stratux serial adapter
2. Connect to GRT EFIS serial input
3. Configure GRT for GDL90 input

Serial Adapter: Available at Crew Dog Store

Protocol: GDL90

All these apps use the GDL90 protocol — an industry standard for ADS-B data transmission. Stratux speaks GDL90 natively.

If an app supports “ADS-B In” or “GDL90,” it almost certainly works with Stratux.

Universal Connection Steps

1. Power on Stratux → wait for green LED
2. Connect device to stratux WiFi network
3. Open EFB app
4. Look for device/receiver settings
5. Enable GDL90 or ADS-B receiver
6. Verify traffic/weather/GPS status

Not using ForeFlight? No problem. Stratux works with everything.