VAF,
I was about to spend some of my hard earned money to buy a Stratus 2 so I could get traffic on my I-Pad Mini using ForeFlight. That was until I read Walts recent thread, "FAA to limit ADS-B/FIS B (traffic) in 2016".
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=127138
Thanks for that Walt.
My RV8 is equipped with the following:
- Garmin 430 WAAS GPS/COMM
- Garmin 327 Transponder
- AFS 4500 EFIS
- TT Auto Pilot
My mission is local flying with aspirations of long cross countries to far away places like Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. I think I can accomplish this all flying below 17,999'.
To accomplish the mission, as I understand it, after 2020, I will need a certified transponder with extended squitter (ES) 1090 MHz Out. The transponder must be coupled with a certified GPS position source such as my Garmin 430 W.
So here's my question. With consideration to my current equipment list and the possibility of modifications in the future.
Which certified 1090 ES transponder should I buy and install and why?
Note: Reading the AFS4500 manual shows the EFIS is compatible with the Garmin GTX 330 Transponder and will actually display Traffic Information System (TIS-A) alerts but not TIS-B from ground stations.
I've seen the AOPA ADS-B Out Selector guide in a previous thread here on VAF but remain uncertain as to which device is right for me:
http://www.aopa.org/Pilot-Resources/Aircraft-Ownership/Technology/ADS-B/ADS-B-Selector
Your thoughts and comments are welcome and appreciated.
Which one would you pick and why?
Mode S from the AOPA list:
Appareo Stratus ESG $3,490 N 2016 Xpdr repl, w/WAAS GPS
Avidyne AXP340 $3,995 N Y Xpdr repl
Avidyne AXP322 $5,450 N May 2015 Remote
Bendix/King KT 74 $2,999 N Y Xpdr repl
FreeFlight Systems Rangr FDL-1090-TX $3,995 N Y Xpdr repl
Garmin GTX 33ES $5,450 N Y Remote
Garmin GTX 330ES $3,995 N Y Xpdr repl
Garmin GTX 23ES $2,450 N Y LSA/Exp
L-3 Avionics Systems NGT-9000 $6,800 Y Y Xpdr repl, w/WAAS GPS
L-3 Avionics Systems NGT-9000+ $9,200 Y Y w/active traff, WAAS GPS
Trig Avionics TT22 $2,875 N Y Remote
Trig Avionics TT31 $2,925 N Y Xpdr repl
I was about to spend some of my hard earned money to buy a Stratus 2 so I could get traffic on my I-Pad Mini using ForeFlight. That was until I read Walts recent thread, "FAA to limit ADS-B/FIS B (traffic) in 2016".
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=127138
Thanks for that Walt.
My RV8 is equipped with the following:
- Garmin 430 WAAS GPS/COMM
- Garmin 327 Transponder
- AFS 4500 EFIS
- TT Auto Pilot
My mission is local flying with aspirations of long cross countries to far away places like Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. I think I can accomplish this all flying below 17,999'.
To accomplish the mission, as I understand it, after 2020, I will need a certified transponder with extended squitter (ES) 1090 MHz Out. The transponder must be coupled with a certified GPS position source such as my Garmin 430 W.
So here's my question. With consideration to my current equipment list and the possibility of modifications in the future.
Which certified 1090 ES transponder should I buy and install and why?
Note: Reading the AFS4500 manual shows the EFIS is compatible with the Garmin GTX 330 Transponder and will actually display Traffic Information System (TIS-A) alerts but not TIS-B from ground stations.
I've seen the AOPA ADS-B Out Selector guide in a previous thread here on VAF but remain uncertain as to which device is right for me:
http://www.aopa.org/Pilot-Resources/Aircraft-Ownership/Technology/ADS-B/ADS-B-Selector
Your thoughts and comments are welcome and appreciated.
Which one would you pick and why?
Mode S from the AOPA list:
Appareo Stratus ESG $3,490 N 2016 Xpdr repl, w/WAAS GPS
Avidyne AXP340 $3,995 N Y Xpdr repl
Avidyne AXP322 $5,450 N May 2015 Remote
Bendix/King KT 74 $2,999 N Y Xpdr repl
FreeFlight Systems Rangr FDL-1090-TX $3,995 N Y Xpdr repl
Garmin GTX 33ES $5,450 N Y Remote
Garmin GTX 330ES $3,995 N Y Xpdr repl
Garmin GTX 23ES $2,450 N Y LSA/Exp
L-3 Avionics Systems NGT-9000 $6,800 Y Y Xpdr repl, w/WAAS GPS
L-3 Avionics Systems NGT-9000+ $9,200 Y Y w/active traff, WAAS GPS
Trig Avionics TT22 $2,875 N Y Remote
Trig Avionics TT31 $2,925 N Y Xpdr repl