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5/30/2013 2:07 PM
 
DALpilot
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For the Adventure Pilot guys,

Given the complexity of current solutions to ADSB, WAAS, GPS etc. I have been wondering about whether or not the FAA is going to allow GA pilots to use handheld hardware to meet the criteria for the regulations coming in 2019 with respect to transmitting our position to the system for use in the airspace and ATC structure.

I understand the current paradigm when it comes to certified devices, but will there ever be a cost effective solution for those of us who just want to meet the basic requirements to fly? I guess my question for you guys at Adventure Pilot is can we expect a device which can be installed cheaply to meet the criteria of the new regs and not have to buy new radios at great expense to do this?

I envision a simple, certified, internally mounted transmitter which does nothing more than send our position data to the system. Or.... is it just not worth doing when everyone wants a device which can "do it all". Think ELT type device with an externally mounted antenna.

I am interested in your opinions on this and any thoughts you guys may have had in discussing the new regulations and how it impacts GA flyers like myself who RARELY use the IFR or ATC system.
 
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5/30/2013 2:25 PM
 
Shane
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DALpilot,

I think as we get closer to 2020, you will see more "Transmitter" only option. SkyGuardTWX just posted a transmitter. If it gets the TSO, this is probably just what you are looking for. They also have a Transceiver In/Out for about $500 more. The gamble is if it gets the TSO and is grandfathered in for the 2020 mandate. Only the FAA knows that for the time being.

The ADS-B Out mandate is only if you want to fly in Mode C/S transponder controlled areas. You will be able to fly without ADS-B Out in uncontrolled airspace that outside of any TCA or Transponder vail. The ADS-B Out is additional equipage, not a replacement.

By 2020, all aircraft operating in the US airspaces listed below will be required to carry equipment that produces an ADS-B out broadcast.

The FAA has published a rule requiring ADS-B transmitters in many types of airspace (ADS-B Out) to take effect on January 1, 2020, but there is no mandate for ADS-B In, which receives data and provides it to in-cockpit displays. The FAA airspace requirements intentionally exclude some airspace that is frequently used by general aviation.

Airspace Altitude
A All aircraft equipped
B All aircraft equipped
C All aircraft equipped
E Above 10,000 ft MSL

but not below 2,500 ft AGL

There is a lot of great information on ADS-B at this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automati...

Shane Woodson
Vice President | Adventure Pilot LLC.
 
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5/30/2013 8:26 PM
 
DALpilot
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Thanks Shane. Im very familiar with the reg. and I am based under the ATL class B so it will be an issue for me as long as I am here.
 
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