The ticking clock toward the FAA’s ADS-B Out compliance date hasn’t slowed one iota. Come January 1, 2020, aircraft that today require a Mode C transponder, but do not by that date have ADS-B Out installed are no longer legal to fly in that same airspace. The avionics industry is of course bracing for a flurry of activity from operators who waited until the last minute to make the update.
uAvionix Begins Shipping Wingtip ADS-B Solution
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA's ADS-B Out compliance deadline is January 1, 2020, after which aircraft requiring a Mode C transponder must have ADS-B Out to legally fly in regulated airspace.
- uAvionix has introduced skyBeacon, an affordable ($1,499) and simple ADS-B Out solution for U.S. aircraft.
- The skyBeacon unit is designed for easy, 10-minute installation, directly replacing an existing wing-tip red position light, and includes integrated WAAS GPS and smartphone configuration.
- Currently available for experimental aircraft, uAvionix expects an STC for certified aircraft by spring next year.
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