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 requires aircraft flying in controlled airspace to have compliant equipment; an FAA rebate is available to encourage early adoption.
- Choosing an ADS-B system depends on flight needs (e.g., UAT for domestic low-altitude vs. 1090ES for Class A/international), required WAAS GPS, and desired ADS-B In capabilities for traffic and weather.
- A wide range of ADS-B solutions are available, varying in price ($2,000-$8,000+), features, and integration with existing avionics or portable devices, with installation costs being an important additional consideration.
- Portable ADS-B In units provide valuable in-flight weather and traffic information, but they do not fulfill the ADS-B Out mandate for broadcast transmission.
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