The ticking clock toward the FAA’s ADS-B Out compliance date hasn’t slowed one iota. Come January 1, 2020, aircraft that today require a Mode C transponder, but do not by that date have ADS-B Out installed are no longer legal to fly in that same airspace. The avionics industry is of course bracing for a flurry of activity from operators who waited until the last minute to make the update.
uAvionix Begins Shipping Wingtip ADS-B Solution
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA's ADS-B Out compliance deadline is January 1, 2020, requiring aircraft that currently need a Mode C transponder to have ADS-B Out installed.
- uAvionix has released skyBeacon, an affordable ($1,499) and easily installed ADS-B Out solution that replaces an aircraft's existing wing-tip position light in about 10 minutes.
- Currently available for experimental aircraft, skyBeacon is expected for certified aircraft by spring next year via an STC and includes an integrated WAAS GPS, wireless transponder connection, LED nav-light, and simplified mobile app setup.
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