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 encountered significant difficulties certifying his newly installed ADS-B equipment, despite a smooth installation, primarily due to vague and incomplete FAA guidelines regarding the required flight and ground tests.
- He endured multiple test failures, unclear FAA communication about specific airspace requirements, and baffling ground test issues, leading to extensive troubleshooting and numerous exchanges with the agency.
- Even after completing the necessary flight and ground tests, Rosen faced internal coordination problems at the FAA, preventing final certification and highlighting a complex and inefficient process for private pilots.
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