For tens of thousands of aircraft owners, the deadline has been looming. ADS-B will be required on January 1, 2020, in airspace that now requires a transponder.
What’s in ADS-B for Us?
Key Takeaways:
- The ADS-B mandate, effective January 1, 2020, is critical for aircraft operating in transponder-required airspace, modernizing air traffic control with space-based surveillance and real-time data.
- Beyond compliance, ADS-B and associated WAAS GPS upgrades offer significant operational benefits, such as enabling LPV approaches and providing free weather and traffic data (with ADS-B In).
- Meeting the mandate can be a complex and costly process, especially for larger aircraft, requiring substantial investment (e.g., $56,000 for the author's jet) and aircraft downtime to avoid grounding.
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