SkyRecon Blog
Aviation safety, ADS-B technology, and pilot knowledge
Why Portable ADS-B Is the Smart Choice for General Aviation Pilots
Portable ADS-B gives GA pilots traffic awareness, CO monitoring, and aircraft flexibility without the cost or downtime of panel-mount installs.
The Portable ADS-B Receiver for Ultralight Aircraft: No Install. No Compromise.
Why a portable ADS-B receiver is the right fit for ultralight and experimental aircraft. No install, 8-hour battery, multi-source traffic, and CO monitoring.
How to Set Up Your Portable ADS-B Receiver for ForeFlight, SkyDemon, and Beyond
Step-by-step guide to connecting your portable ADS-B receiver to ForeFlight or SkyDemon via GDL90. Covers setup, connectivity options, and troubleshooting.
The Portable ADS-B Receiver with CO Detection: Why Active Alerting Matters in the Cockpit
Why a portable ADS-B receiver with CO detection matters. NTSB data on cockpit CO risk, active vs passive alerting, and how SkyRecon addresses the gap.
Why Your Portable ADS-B Receiver for Traffic Awareness Isn't Showing You Everything
Your portable ADS-B receiver misses gliders, paramotors, and military traffic. Learn how multi-source fusion fills the blind spots in your traffic picture.
The Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Portable ADS-B Receiver for General Aviation
How to choose the best portable ADS-B receiver for general aviation. Covers multi-source traffic, CO detection, EFB integration, and what to look for.
The Night the Horizon Disappeared
A detailed analysis of the JFK Jr. crash and the spatial disorientation lessons every GA pilot must learn from that fatal July 1999 flight.
Aircraft Heater Systems and CO Risk: What Every Winter Flyer Should Know
Your aircraft heater is the biggest CO risk in winter flying. Learn how exhaust-heated systems fail, Janitrol heater dangers, and cold-weather CO safety.
CO Emergency in Flight: Step-by-Step Response Procedures for Pilots
Step-by-step CO emergency flight procedures for pilots: shut off heat, ventilate, use oxygen, declare emergency, and land. Commit these to memory.
Aircraft Exhaust System Inspection: Your First Defense Against CO Poisoning
Learn how to inspect your aircraft exhaust system for CO risks, from pre-flight checks to annual inspection techniques and replacement schedules.
Understanding FAA Carbon Monoxide Detection Requirements for GA Aircraft
What does the FAA actually require for CO detection in GA aircraft? Understand the rules, recommendations, and why smart pilots go beyond minimums.
2026 Guide: Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors for General Aviation Aircraft
Compare the best CO detectors for aircraft in 2026, from passive cards to integrated monitors like SkyRecon with ADS-B and CO detection.