GRT Avionics Safe-Fly 2020 ADS-B Compliant GPS Module

[rv8ch]

Anyone see this? Details below from their website. Looks very interesting.



http://www.grtavionics.com/safeflygps.html

? 2020 ADS-B Compliant GPS Source ? Meets or exceeds FAR 91.227, TSO-C166b, TSO-C154c
? Includes Serial Port Expander, adding 3 serial ports to any GRT EFIS
? RAIM integrity monitored position data provides integrity/accuracy alerting for all GRT EFIS
? Quick startup
? No standby power required
? Machined Aluminum case adds physical and EMI protection
? Multiple, Isolated power inputs
? Includes antenna and pre-wired cable

Available Now?$495

[Jesse]

I wonder if there is any way to use it as a position source when not using a get efis.

[Reckoner]

Originally Posted by Jesse

I wonder if there is any way to use it as a position source when not using a get efis.

Yes. The GPS is standalone and does not require other GRT equipment to use it as a position source. The GPS has multiple serial outputs that allow it to support multiple GPS message standards out of the box.

Simply connect a wire to the serial output that corresponds to the transponder on the GPS and connect it to the transponder's serial input. The same goes for other equipment such as an ELT or EFIS.

-Marc Robertson
GRT Avionics

[krhea]

WHat if Navworx doesn't come through and several GPS sources are listed like TN-70 that use a Nexnav p/n 21000 could that or this GPS source be used to be make the Navworx ADS600-B 2020 compliant?

Keith Rhea
RV7 250 hours
2017 Donation

[dougmattson]

Will a IFR gps from GRT be next?

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by Reckoner

Yes. The GPS is standalone and does not require other GRT equipment to use it as a position source. The GPS has multiple serial outputs that allow it to support multiple GPS message standards out of the box.

Simply connect a wire to the serial output that corresponds to the transponder on the GPS and connect it to the transponder's serial input. The same goes for other equipment such as an ELT or EFIS.

-Marc Robertson
GRT Avionics

That's great news. Now you could put in a TT22 transponder and this for a compliant (experimental only) ADS-B out solution for a VFR airplane. That may be the cheapest non-NavWorx option.

[RV3bpilot]

Thank You for finding a cheaper solution to my ADS-B....
I have been searching and searching for something cheaper than the 1500 dollar unites out there. This one seems to fit the bill. I hope someone can try it out and report the results for us all.

[Tankerpilot75]

I have dual GRT Horizon WS setup with two 430s (non-WAAS) and a 330 (non-Es) transponder. My old VFR GRT gps died a year ago but I haven't been thinking about replacing it because of my two 430s provide all the position information I need.

Will this gps fit my old WS EFIS? Can this new GRT gps provide WAAS position information to my 330? If so it might be a reason to upgrade my 330 to extended squitter. I saw (I think) where someone said it's only approved for VFR. If that's the case then I guess I'm still out of luck!

[dtw_rv6]

With RAIM reporting, why wouldn't it be suitable for IFR?

And with all due respect to GRT for their great equipment, is there any reason to believe this GPS won't be subjected to the same scrutiny by the FAA with the same detestable outcome as Navworx? I really want one of these..

Don

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by Tankerpilot75

I have dual GRT Horizon WS setup with two 430s (non-WAAS) and a 330 (non-Es) transponder. My old VFR GRT gps died a year ago but I haven't been thinking about replacing it because of my two 430s provide all the position information I need.

Will this gps fit my old WS EFIS? Can this new GRT gps provide WAAS position information to my 330? If so it might be a reason to upgrade my 330 to extended squitter. I saw (I think) where someone said it's only approved for VFR. If that's the case then I guess I'm still out of luck!

The transponder output has nothing to do with IFR legality as long as it can pass a Cert. The 430's make you IFR legal for navigation, and the grt she's makes you legal for keeping the blue side up.