I am looking to install ADS-B out for my RV9A and am confronted with two options, both with pluses and minuses.
Background:
Aircraft RV-9A
Relevant existing avionics
Garmin 430W
Garmin GTX330 (No ES)
Garmin GDL 39 ADS-B In
Garmin Aera 550 (No space for anything larger on panel)
Currently NOT using any iPad app (Foreflight WingX) during flight as no room on panel
I purchased and just received the NavWorx ADS600-EXP.
So here is my dilemma,
OPTION 1: Install the NavWorx box.
PROS:
ADS-B out on 978Mhz which all ADS-B in units receive.
It has the AutoStealth mode when squawking 1200
I MAY want the ADS-B receive data in the future.
CONs:
Requires installing additional box, additional antennas, and wiring
Additional weight
I will probably not be using the Navworx ADS-B data in as I already have weather and traffic on the Garmin Aera via the GDL39
OPTION 2: Update the GTX330 to Extended squitter
PROs:
ADS-B Output on 1090Mhz which is accepted in other countries.
Easy upgrade/install
CONs:
No AutoStealth mode. (I do significant flying near B & C airspace)
Restricts me to Garmin world (unless I purchase a different ADS-B in box)
The cost for either of the above options is essentially the same. $1,400 for Navworx, $1,200 for the Garmin upgrade. I'm leaning toward upgrading the GTX330 but would like to know if I'm missing something.
Thanks,
Mark Klepper
N1075 RV9-A
Ft Myers, FL
Background:
Aircraft RV-9A
Relevant existing avionics
Garmin 430W
Garmin GTX330 (No ES)
Garmin GDL 39 ADS-B In
Garmin Aera 550 (No space for anything larger on panel)
Currently NOT using any iPad app (Foreflight WingX) during flight as no room on panel
I purchased and just received the NavWorx ADS600-EXP.
So here is my dilemma,
OPTION 1: Install the NavWorx box.
PROS:
ADS-B out on 978Mhz which all ADS-B in units receive.
It has the AutoStealth mode when squawking 1200
I MAY want the ADS-B receive data in the future.
CONs:
Requires installing additional box, additional antennas, and wiring
Additional weight
I will probably not be using the Navworx ADS-B data in as I already have weather and traffic on the Garmin Aera via the GDL39
OPTION 2: Update the GTX330 to Extended squitter
PROs:
ADS-B Output on 1090Mhz which is accepted in other countries.
Easy upgrade/install
CONs:
No AutoStealth mode. (I do significant flying near B & C airspace)
Restricts me to Garmin world (unless I purchase a different ADS-B in box)
The cost for either of the above options is essentially the same. $1,400 for Navworx, $1,200 for the Garmin upgrade. I'm leaning toward upgrading the GTX330 but would like to know if I'm missing something.
Thanks,
Mark Klepper
N1075 RV9-A
Ft Myers, FL