Arthur Rosen decided to add ADS-B to the 62-year-old V-Tail Bonanza he’s been flying the past 20 years, taking advantage of the FAA’s $500 rebate program along the way. Rosen told Flying that although installation of the new Appareo Stratus ESGi equipment went pretty smoothly, certifying the equipment hasn’t gone well at all.
Pilot Says Earning FAA’s ADS-B Rebate Has Been Expensive
Key Takeaways:
- Arthur Rosen experienced significant and unexpected difficulties certifying his newly installed ADS-B system, despite the physical installation going smoothly and expecting a simple process for the FAA rebate.
- The certification process was complicated by vague FAA documentation regarding specific airspace requirements for testing, repeated test failures, and inconsistent, undocumented guidance from the agency.
- Rosen spent considerable time and effort through multiple flights, dozens of emails, and phone calls, illustrating the complexities and poor communication inherent in the FAA's ADS-B certification program.
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