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 is rapidly approaching, with a $500 rebate available for early adopters, making it a timely investment for aircraft owners.
- ADS-B systems come in various forms, including UAT for domestic flights below FL180 and 1090ES for Class A/international, often integrating WAAS GPS and providing ADS-B In capabilities for traffic and weather display.
- A wide range of panel-mount solutions are available from manufacturers like Garmin, L-3, Avidyne, FreeFlight, NavWorx, and Appareo, with prices typically ranging from under $2,000 to over $8,000, plus additional installation costs.
- Portable ADS-B In devices offer valuable weather and traffic data for tablets and other displays, but they do not satisfy the mandatory ADS-B Out equipment requirement.
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