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 an opportune time to equip aircraft to avoid last-minute rushes.
- ADS-B solutions vary by flight requirements; UAT systems suffice for domestic flights below FL180, while Mode C transponders with Extended Squitter (1090ES) are needed for Class A or international operations.
- Most modern ADS-B systems offer both Out and In capabilities (traffic and weather), often with integrated WAAS GPS, with prices ranging from approximately $2,000 to over $8,000 before installation costs.
- While portable ADS-B "In" units provide useful weather and traffic data, they do not satisfy the ADS-B "Out" mandate for aircraft compliance.
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