iFly GPS Forum

Ouch.

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Jeff Nokomis Clark, Mooney M20G, iFly app on ASUS ZenPad Z8s, ASUS ZenFone AR, ASUS Windows 10 tablet, Stratux ADS-B w AHRS

Ron:

First let me assure you that whomever from the FAA that is calling our customers and telling them they must turn off their SkyGuardTWX Transceivers is incorrect. What this person should be telling our customers is that the SkyGuardTWX Transceivers are not yet TSO-C154c CERTIFIED to the January 1,2020 mandate and for them to work with their equipment supplier to achieve TSO-C154c certification of these units prior to the 2020 mandate. I can tell you this because I have just spoken with the ADS-B equipment implementation Manager at the FAA in Washington and he is going to locate this individual making these calls and direct him on the correct policy and statements to our customers. Of course our units are not TSO-C154c certified yet, and we state that on our WEB site. We have been working diligently with the FAA for almost 2 years to complete all the requirements of the TSO and we still expect to achieve TSO-C154c certification. As we have been directed by the FAA, up and until we achieve the TSO, we are required to set 2 parameters in the ADS-B Transmission Broadcast that alerts ATC that are units are NOT TSO'd and should NOT be used for aircraft separation in controlled airspace. The FAA Management in Washington is well aware of our units and how they are configured. Not once has any of this Management told me that we could not sell or use our products in flight. In fact, they have been supportive in helping us deliver the requirements to meet TSO-C154c certification. Now, as far as your specific unit, we do not have any record of you purchasing a unit from either SkyGuardTWX or Adventure Pilot? Can you tell me the serial number of your Transceiver? Also, if you have the FAA 2020 Compliance report for a recent flight that you have made with your Transceiver ON and broadcasting, please email it to Don@SkyGuardTWX.com and I will review it to make sure all the parameters are set correctly as per what the FAA Management Team has told us to do.

Thanks
Don Houtz
Founder and Owner
SkyGuardTWX