Falcon 360-P User Manual - page 4
FALCON 360-P USER MANUAL
Version 1.2
Release Date: 29 Sep 2014
© 2014 Apex Flight Operations
Page 4 of 8
Positioning the Components
The antenna component of the Falcon 360 Portable requires a view of the sky via the windshield of
the aircraft, and should be positioned so that it is as clear of obstructions as possible. Depending on
your configuration, you should take the following into account:
External Antenna
When using the portable external antenna, only the antenna needs to be positioned on the
glareshield; to avoid cluttering the glareshield, the Falcon unit itself is usually located elsewhere in
the cockpit. If the crew intends to use the Bluetooth-enabled App to control the Falcon, the unit can
even be placed completely out of sight.
Internal Antenna
When using the internal antenna of the Falcon, the unit itself should be positioned on the
glareshield.
Avoiding Possible Interference
The communication with the Inmarsat and GPS satellite constellations is hampered by metallic
obstructions, so position the antenna in the best position to avoid shadowing from the roof of the
aircraft, or the central divider (if present). The Falcon is best located on the co-pilot’s half of the
glareshield, positioned as far forward as possible. Below are some typical locations to illustrate the
best position for the Falcon unit or the external antenna: