Here we are, 24 months before the ADSB-OUT Mandate is (SUPPOSED) to take affect and I'm wondering where the industry is at as far as ADSB-OUT solutions that are available to the RV community.
Based on my 2017 OSHKOSH visit a fellow at Open Flight Solutions said "Give it another year....." when asked about which ADSB-OUT solution to go with. Only problem is I fly out of KBTF near KSLC which is doing a TON of training in the area so there are quite a few targets, that coupled with the fact that a friend is going with the Garmin GDL82 solution for his Cessna 185 and installing it now.
I'm getting the itch! My Conditional inspection is due this month and I'm trying to decide, should I do it NOW or wait until Jan 2019's conditional inspection.....
Seems that the major players out there from my limited knowledge are:
Add On's
1. Garmin GDL82 for ADSB-OUT if you don't want to update your transponder
2. uAvionix Echo UAT
New Transponders
1. Appaero
2. Garmin xxxx
3. King xxxx
4. Trig xxxxx
My RV7 does NOT have an EFIS. It only has a Dynon D10A. My transponder is a Garmin GTX320A, which while it is digital does not have the ability to transmit squawk info out an RS232 signal. So this means I either have to replace my transponder or use an add on type unit.
Also, I do NOT have a WAAS GPS on board and I'm currently using a STRATUX (Flight box from Open Flight Solutions) that is hard wired for power but is velcro'ed to the glare shield with the tall rubber duck antennas(ie: No plane mounted external antenna for it)
Seems to me that the uAvionix ECHO UAT might be the best way to go. ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS. INEXPENSIVE and EASY TO INSTALL would be what I'm looking for!!!!!
Any other obvious solutions that I should be looking for?
Not excited about ripping my transponder out and replacing it. I really like the sounds of the L3 LYNX all in 1 solution but WOW $$$$$$
Looking forward to your replies!
PS: I use FlyQEFB on an iPad for ADSB-IN viewing..
Based on my 2017 OSHKOSH visit a fellow at Open Flight Solutions said "Give it another year....." when asked about which ADSB-OUT solution to go with. Only problem is I fly out of KBTF near KSLC which is doing a TON of training in the area so there are quite a few targets, that coupled with the fact that a friend is going with the Garmin GDL82 solution for his Cessna 185 and installing it now.
I'm getting the itch! My Conditional inspection is due this month and I'm trying to decide, should I do it NOW or wait until Jan 2019's conditional inspection.....
Seems that the major players out there from my limited knowledge are:
Add On's
1. Garmin GDL82 for ADSB-OUT if you don't want to update your transponder
2. uAvionix Echo UAT
New Transponders
1. Appaero
2. Garmin xxxx
3. King xxxx
4. Trig xxxxx
My RV7 does NOT have an EFIS. It only has a Dynon D10A. My transponder is a Garmin GTX320A, which while it is digital does not have the ability to transmit squawk info out an RS232 signal. So this means I either have to replace my transponder or use an add on type unit.
Also, I do NOT have a WAAS GPS on board and I'm currently using a STRATUX (Flight box from Open Flight Solutions) that is hard wired for power but is velcro'ed to the glare shield with the tall rubber duck antennas(ie: No plane mounted external antenna for it)
Seems to me that the uAvionix ECHO UAT might be the best way to go. ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS. INEXPENSIVE and EASY TO INSTALL would be what I'm looking for!!!!!
Any other obvious solutions that I should be looking for?
Not excited about ripping my transponder out and replacing it. I really like the sounds of the L3 LYNX all in 1 solution but WOW $$$$$$
Looking forward to your replies!
PS: I use FlyQEFB on an iPad for ADSB-IN viewing..
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