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Old 12-14-2018, 01:44 PM
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Where did you get the idea safety was involved?
Yep, that "S" is surveillance not safety.

Wait a moment while I go get my tinfoil hat, and I will tell you what my buddy Orwell said......
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Old 12-14-2018, 06:49 PM
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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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Old 12-14-2018, 07:05 PM
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Is it a safe time to do the ADSB upgrades? Or should we wait to see what comes out six months from now?
I?m thinking about the Trig Adsb package along with an MGL panel/radio.
My guess is that most of the players have entered the field. The real window for volume sales of ADS-B products was 2018 - early 2020. So, "everyone" who wanted to play in the market has already introduced whatever products they are going to introduce in order to take advantage of the temporary spike in demand. I just don't see any smart player rolling out a game changer is 2019.

So, if it is time to do the upgrade, I say go ahead. I don't think you're going to miss anything.
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Old 12-14-2018, 07:11 PM
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So, if it is time to do the upgrade, I say go ahead. I don't think you're going to miss anything.
Actually, you've missed the wonderful opportunity to purchase one of those beautiful Navworx boxes - and then throw it away and buy a more expensive box. Congratulations!
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Old 12-14-2018, 07:13 PM
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I’ve wasted as much money on this adsb debacle as anyone as I was tricked into the navworx. I agree with others, pick the system you want and go with it now. Might as well get a system that qualifies and get the $500 rebate. From now on, any of my aircraft will only have Garmin.
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