ADS-B. It’s an acronym only an engineer’s mother could love. Three letters followed by a hyphen and another letter hanging off in la-la land. What does it stand for again? Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast. What in the world does that mean?
ADS-B Mandate: Options Demystified
Key Takeaways:
- The 2020 ADS-B Out mandate is a firm, non-negotiable requirement for aircraft operating in most controlled airspace, intended to modernize air traffic control by enabling more precise, GPS-based tracking than traditional radar.
- Compliance is a significant financial burden for aircraft owners, involving thousands of dollars for an ADS-B Out transmitter and often a WAAS-capable GPS, with costs varying based on existing avionics and aircraft age.
- Although ADS-B In (for free weather/traffic) is optional, owners are urged to plan their mandated ADS-B Out upgrades soon to avoid higher costs and installation backlogs expected as the January 1, 2020 deadline approaches.
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