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Old 01-13-2017, 04:59 PM
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In lite of these recent events... navworx taking the letter from their site, the FAA wanting to have a look at an installation and not that I like any price increases but navworx raising prices.... could there be a little hint of sunshine on the horizion!
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Old 01-13-2017, 05:42 PM
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In lite of these recent events... navworx taking the letter from their site, the FAA wanting to have a look and not that I like any price increases but navworx raising prices all seems to indicate a little hint of sunshine on the horizion!
Guessing that is indeed a good sign...
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Old 01-13-2017, 06:00 PM
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Looking thru my mail this afternoon and I have a letter from the FAA...heart rate always goes up a bit as I rarely have reason to receive letters from the FSDO.

Anyway, it goes on to say that they are reaching out to me because I have installed a Navworx ADS600-B and they would like to inspect my airplane and installation in order to gain more information about the Navworx units. After numerous attempts to contact Navworx, they have apparently not been granted access to the facility...

What say the masses?

Anyone else get the letter?

Bill (Navworx)?

Pretty sure I have no desire to let the FAA come inspect my plane...but curious to see what everyone thinks :-)
A concern that I would have with the inspection is that the box is sealed with tamper tape, which will void any warranty if broken. At least my unit is sealed.

I didn't receive a letter, at least not yet. They may be looking for Texas folks since the issue originated out of the Forth Worth office.
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Old 01-13-2017, 06:26 PM
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I am guessing you were the last one to fly.....hahaha
They went to their logs, found the Navworx ADS-B signature and sent you the letter.

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Looking thru my mail this afternoon and I have a letter from the FAA...heart rate always goes up a bit as I rarely have reason to receive letters from the FSDO.

Anyway, it goes on to say that they are reaching out to me because I have installed a Navworx ADS600-B and they would like to inspect my airplane and installation in order to gain more information about the Navworx units. After numerous attempts to contact Navworx, they have apparently not been granted access to the facility...

What say the masses?

Anyone else get the letter?

Bill (Navworx)?

Pretty sure I have no desire to let the FAA come inspect my plane...but curious to see what everyone thinks :-)
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Old 01-13-2017, 06:47 PM
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I'm not sure I would want them inspecting beyond the ADSB on my experimental although I know of nothing that would create a problem . That's kinda like letting the tax man make a social visit to your farm . And again I pay all my property and income taxes. Why don't they just buy one. I'm sure that someone would sell theirs for the right price and since it only takes $85 to remove it. I'll sell them mine remove and ship it for $4500.00 I've even got a transmonSPE in the box I will include.

That would be a win win . I would buy a new one and the FAA could get the count down to 799 users.
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Old 01-13-2017, 07:07 PM
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If they wanted to see the installation, I wouldn't have a problem with that However if they want to remove and open up the box for a look inside. A flat no would be my answer! Really don't believe they would even ask to do that! Bottom line here is this is a great news. Especially navworxs' price increase. That bodes well that they plan on being around awhile! Even with the price increase, Navworx units are still thousands less than their competition.
Happy things appear to be looking up!
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Old 01-13-2017, 08:58 PM
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The letter is down from the web site, but nothing appears to available for sale, those pages come up blank here. I'll take a guess that a response from legal counsel.
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Old 01-13-2017, 09:03 PM
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The letter is down from the web site, but nothing appears to available for sale, those pages come up blank here. I'll take a guess that a response from legal counsel.
Tim Andres
That's strange. I just checked it again & all the models are listed. Although, I didn't try to buy anything.

Update: I just selected the "Buy Now" and the next page had the store images missing. I selected the link & the next page also had the product images missing.
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Old 01-14-2017, 07:44 AM
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Another point of reference as to something has changed relative to the NavWorx situation:

I've tried to fill out the ADSB Performance Report Request a week ago and in the Equipment Manufacturer boxes, NavWorx wasn't on the list. I just checked again today, and now it is listed. I have the -600EXP in my RV4, and it is on the list too. I don't think it qualifies for the rebate program, at least that is what I was told by NavWorx in the beginning, but it was $600 cheaper than the 'certified' version. I'll still try for the rebate, but don't expect to get anywhere with that.
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Old 01-14-2017, 07:58 AM
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Another point of reference as to something has changed relative to the NavWorx situation:

I've tried to fill out the ADSB Performance Report Request a week ago and in the Equipment Manufacturer boxes, NavWorx wasn't on the list. I just checked again today, and now it is listed. I have the -600EXP in my RV4, and it is on the list too. I don't think it qualifies for the rebate program, at least that is what I was told by NavWorx in the beginning, but it was $600 cheaper than the 'certified' version. I'll still try for the rebate, but don't expect to get anywhere with that.
I had to rescind my rebate request last month...hoping I will have the chance to re-apply in the near future.
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