With the 2020 mandate for ADS-B Out equipment for aircraft flying in controlled airspace rapidly approaching — and the FAA offering a $500 equipment rebate to the first 20,000 aircraft owners to get in line — now is a great time to commit to a unit to avoid the mad rush before the compliance deadline. But there is a long list of offerings on the market, and choosing one product over another can be difficult.
NextGen Now: Choosing the Right ADS-B System
Key Takeaways:
- The 2020 ADS-B Out mandate for aircraft in controlled airspace is approaching, with a $500 FAA rebate encouraging early installation.
- Choosing an ADS-B system depends on flight requirements (e.g., UAT for domestic below FL180, 1090ES for Class A/international) and often includes an integrated WAAS GPS.
- Many systems provide both ADS-B Out for compliance and ADS-B In for displaying in-flight traffic and weather, with prices ranging from $2,000 to over $8,000, plus installation costs.
- A variety of panel-mount and remote-mount solutions are available from multiple brands, while portable units offer only ADS-B In capabilities.
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