I really enjoy having my ADSB-in via my homebuilt Stratux box. I built one for my Midget Mustang and hardwired it to power and an external antenna. I use an iFly GPS for the display.
I built a second, portable Stratux box for my RV-3. I display the ADSB output on my iPhone with Foreflight installed.
I love being able to see at least some of the traffic as well as TFRs and weather for my destination airport as well as other airports along the way.
As for when to upgrade, I?ll install it all myself, so I plan to be a late adopter. My Midget Mustang is for sale, so I?m hoping it becomes the next guy?s issue. I made the mistake of installing a Trig 21 transponder so the upgrade path will be circuitous.
I was planning on an entirely new Garmin panel for the RV-3 this winter, but it?s looking like that?ll have to wait until next off-season. I?ll see what Garmin comes up with by this time next year.
With either plane, it wouldn?t be the end of the world if I had to simply avoid ADSB airspace for a few months if I miss the compliance deadline.
Just my rambling thoughts on the matter!
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Rod Woodard
Brighton, Colorado (CO12)
RV-3 N87CT (Thanks Chuck!)
Glasair 1RG N388DM
RV-3 N99RV sold 01/2000
F1 MkIII empennage?arrived 08/22/2018--collecting dust
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