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11/12/2016 10:08 AM
 

Joes:

I have been paying special attention to the accuracy issue claimed about my Navworx.

1st I have found that when I see target triangles coming near me I should look at the very tip of the triangle for the most accurate position of the traffic.

2nd I find that there is as much as a 10 second delay in the accuracy of the position of airliners broadcasting on 1090. Since they can be traveling at an excess of 250 mph, that delay is a potential danger. This is most likely caused by the fact that Navworx only receives 978 (UAT). This means airliner info is not coming directly to my aircraft system, but has to be rebroadcast from a ground station.

3rd General aviation aircraft that don't have ADS-B out and just a transponder have as much as a 5 second delay. For instance if they say they are turning crosswind to downwind and are in sight it takes 5 seconds for the target on my phone or tablet to show that turn.

4th Aircraft with ADS-B out have only a one or two second delay. My wingman and I both have OUT and find this to be so.

Since there are delays, depending on the above scenarios, I expect that as everyone gets on board with OUT systems this delay may get worse. Hope not.

 
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11/13/2016 2:24 PM
 
This would be true with any UAT syatem. I have been told that the NavWorx ADS600-B has the hardware to support 1090 in, but they were still working on getting that functionality added to the TSO. It would only take S/W to add it.
 
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11/24/2016 10:53 AM
 

Just read some more on Navworx.

I guess Bill at Navworx has really pissed off the FAA by first denying the FAA time for an inspector to come in to their shop and check out the GPS chip. Then they set a date for the inspector to come in, but when he showed up he was denied entry.

This came from and AOPA article on line.

Looks like Navworx is shooting them selves in the footand I will own an orphan ADS-B that will be unusable. $$$ down the drain.

 
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11/24/2016 2:50 PM
 
Denying access doesn't sound good, but I still have full confidence in Navworx. Bill has treated me very well over the years. It's a great product. Things will get resolved positively for customers.
 
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11/25/2016 9:31 AM
 

Roger:

Same here. I have been pleased with the customer service and the function of my 600 EXP and won't fly without it.

I think Navworx may have us send in the units to have the FAA acceptable GPS chip installed.

John M

 
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