The ADS-B deadline was looming. We wanted to keep our airplane as a practical transportation tool. But in addition to being legally required, ADS-B and the technology associated with it would make our flights safer.
Sky Kings: We’re Not Nearly As Lost
Key Takeaways:
- The ADS-B mandate significantly enhances aviation safety, reducing overall accident rates by 50 percent and fatal accident rates by 90 percent for equipped aircraft.
- The authors installed a Garmin GTN 725 WAAS GPS, which serves as an ADS-B Out source, enables LPV approaches, and offers a customizable, intuitive touchscreen interface.
- Modern touchscreen avionics like the GTN 725 improve situational awareness, reduce pilot workload, and make navigation more satisfying and effective, even in turbulent conditions.
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