FreeFlight Systems has received FAA TSO certification for its RA-6000 and RA-5000 TERRAIN radar altimeters, specifically designed to mitigate interference from 5G broadband cellular networks.
The certification addresses the critical issue of 5G-C band transmissions disrupting traditional aircraft radar altimeters, which provide essential altitude data for flight safety and landing, particularly in poor visibility.
FreeFlight Systems proactively developed these "clean-sheet" altimeters since 2019 and is now ready to begin shipping to fulfill a backlog of orders, offering a modernized and rugged solution for safe aircraft operation amidst growing 5G deployment.
FreeFlight Systems has received TSO (technical standard order) certification from the FAA for two radar altimeters designed to mitigate 5G broadband cellular interference.
The RA-6000 dual-install and RA-5000 single-install digital TERRAIN models were certified as of August 8 to meet the performance standards required for airborne low-range radar altimeters.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
