ADSB Rebate Program

[Kentsrv7a]

I purchased my G3X system with a GTX-23 ES this spring and installed it as a retrofit into my RV-7A this fall. I flew in the ADS-B required airspace, verified the operation of the GTX-23 ES on the FAA website and then filled out the required paperwork in Dec. I received an email yesterday saying my rebate check will be here in 4-6 weeks. The answer to the question is yes it applies to experimental aircraft.

[PerfTech]

Originally Posted by Kentsrv7a

I purchased my G3X system with a GTX-23 ES this spring and installed it as a retrofit into my RV-7A this fall. I flew in the ADS-B required airspace, verified the operation of the GTX-23 ES on the FAA website and then filled out the required paperwork in Dec. I received an email yesterday saying my rebate check will be here in 4-6 weeks. The answer to the question is yes it applies to experimental aircraft.

...Does apply to exp. but the installed equipment must be TSOed.

[BobTurner]

Yes for EAB. But there is a catch, the equipment must be TSO'd for the rebate.

As to the other question: As far as I am concerned, the $500 goes under "hobby income" for tax purposes. But "hobby expenses" are much larger, so zero net effect.

[jeffsvan]

Does the equipment installed have to be newly purchased equipment?

My hangar neighbor is having his panel redone. He has a Garmin GTX330 he is willing to have upgraded to -ES (ADS-b Out) and then sell to me for a really good price.

I was hoping to purchase this unit and install into my aircraft.
Would I qualify for the rebate?

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by jeffsvan

Does the equipment installed have to be newly purchased equipment?

My hangar neighbor is having his panel redone. He has a Garmin GTX330 he is willing to have upgraded to -ES (ADS-b Out) and then sell to me for a really good price.

I was hoping to purchase this unit and install into my aircraft.
Would I qualify for the rebate?

You would qualify for the rebate if you have never had an ADS-B Out capable transponder or UAT box installed in the past AND have a certified position source, which limits you to GNS-W or GTN models for the 330ES, I believe.

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by Jesse

You would qualify for the rebate if you have never had an ADS-B Out capable transponder or UAT box installed in the past AND have a certified position source, which limits you to GNS-W or GTN models for the 330ES, I believe.

According to the FAA website the a Freeflight WAAS 1201 also qualifies, as does the Garmin GIA 63W. I don't know about the Avidyne IFD's qualify, but they are not listed by the FAA.

[Go4it]

Installed Stratus ESGi EXPERIMENTAL KIT in my RV-10 in Dec 2016 test flew under DFW Class B space on 12/18, verified flight online, completed rebate and received check before Chistmas. Fast rebate system. Anyone want to buy used Garmin GTX327 with tray, working order when removed. So yes does apply to experimental aircraft with right equipment and no 1099 tax form received yet. just trying to learn how to use Foreflight now.

Gerald George
RV-10
KFWS

[Jesse]

I just applied for my rebate. Passed with flying colors (greens on the GAIRS report). How long does it take to get an email back on the rebate claim?

[BobTurner]

Although the FAA form said up to 6 weeks, IIRC Mine came within two weeks.
Ops, mis-read. Email verification came in a day or two. Check came in the mail in a few weeks.

[Jesse]

Perfect. Thanks!