FreeFlight Certifies ADS-B UAT Unit

Pia Bergqvist

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 08:35 PM ET

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** RANGR FDL-978-XVR**

Key Takeaways:

FreeFlight has received the first FAA approved model list (AML) supplemental type certificate (STC) for a 978 MHz universal access transceiver (UAT) that can be installed in rotorcraft, alongside other aircraft.
The RANGR FDL-978-SVR UAT provides both ADS-B Out (for the 2020 mandate) and ADS-B In capabilities, including TIS-B traffic, FIS-B weather, and WAAS/GPS, with an optional Wi-Fi module for iPad display.
To encourage early adoption, FreeFlight is offering the complete system, including the Wi-Fi module and the free STC, for a promotional price of $3,995 until the end of the year, a significant discount from the regular price of $5,495 (without Wi-Fi).

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FreeFlight recently got the green light from the FAA for an approved model list (AML) supplemental type certificate (STC) for the RANGR FDL-978-XVR ADS-B In and Out universal access transceiver (UAT). The overarching AML STC covers a wide range of aircraft, including rotorcraft. FreeFlight says this AML STC is the first for a 978 MHz UAT that can be installed in rotorcraft.

The RANGR FDL-978-SVR UAT, which also includes WAAS/GPS, provides the ADS-B Out capability required under the ADS-B mandate, which will go into effect in 2020, when incorporated with a Mode A, C or S transponder. The UAT also includes ADS-B In functions including TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather data. Traffic and weather can also be displayed on an iPad through a Wi-Fi module, which can be added for $350.