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 FAA mandated ADS-B for aircraft in controlled airspace by January 1, 2020, as the future of air traffic control, with non-compliant aircraft risking grounding.
- ADS-B offers significant operational benefits, including more efficient ATC, expanded coverage in non-radar areas, and for pilots, access to subscription-free weather/traffic and precision LPV approaches.
- Equipping costs and complexity vary widely, ranging from under $2,000 for simpler aircraft to over $50,000 for complex jets like the author's, requiring substantial planning and downtime.
- The author chose early installation to leverage new capabilities such as LPV approaches and to avoid the risk of grounding their aircraft due to last-minute scheduling delays as the deadline approached.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
