Have you ever had a mid-air close call in what seemed like wide-open skies? Even the most seasoned pilots have occasionally been surprised by unseen aircraft. In a new video from the FAA posted on YouTube, several pilots talk about the advantages of having ADS-B in their airplanes, noting that having a near-miss turned them […]
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FreeFlight paired with L3 NXT for cost-effective ADS-B solution
FreeFlight Systems reports that its 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor is approved for installation with L3’s NXT Mode S transponder series. Stevens Aviation recently received an Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for ADS-B Out installations across a wide range of Part 25 aircraft after the company’s first successful install in a Citation 650. This […]
AeroVue flight deck certified for King Airs
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – BendixKing has received certification for the AeroVue integrated flight deck for King Air B200 aircraft. This is BendixKing’s first supplemental type certificate (STC) for an integrated flight deck and the first in a planned series of aircraft models, company officials report. The new flight deck is available now, and brings business jet […]
Duncan Aviation updates free ADS-B Straight Talk Book
Duncan Aviation has updated its free Straight Talk book on Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), one of the FAA’s mandated NextGen upgrades. Originally written in February 2015 and periodically updated by a team of Duncan Aviation’s avionics professionals, the Straight Talk book is intended to provide practical information about all aspects of ADS-B for aircraft owners. […]
Garmin’s affordable ADS-B Out solution now certified
Garmin reports that the GDL 82 ADS-B datalink is now certified and early orders have started shipping. The GDL 82 is a small, lightweight Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) with built-in GPS that integrates with the aircraft’s existing transponder and transponder antenna. This new, patent-pending installation design allows for a streamlined installation, according to Garmin officials. […]
All-in-one portable ADS-B and SiriusXM receiver now available from Garmin
Now available from Garmin is the all-in-one GDL 52 portable aviation receiver. According to Garmin officials, the GDL 52 is the first portable receiver capable of receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) weather and dual-link, as well as SiriusXM Aviation weather and audio for display and control on select portables and mobile devices. It includes a […]
FAA proposes $3.7 million fine against NavWorx
The FAA has proposed a civil penalty of $3.685 million against NavWorx of Rowlett, Texas, for allegedly producing and selling ADS-B navigation units that did not meet FAA requirements and for allegedly misleading customers about those products. “The FAA has strict requirements for navigation units to ensure the reliability of the information they provide both […]
NavWorx ceases operations
NavWorx has ceased operations after the FAA determined that a GPS module in the ADS600-B did not meet requirements. “The ADS600-B Gen 2.0 product utilizes a GPS module from a third-party vendor,” officials said on the NavWorx site. “Although the vendor represented their GPS module met 14 CFR 91.227, the FAA recently determined the GPS […]
Companies team on affordable ADS-B annuciator
FreeFlight Systems has integrated its model 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor and Applied Avionics‘ VIVISUN fault annunciator. The pairing delivers aircraft owners increased flexibility in achieving ADS-B compliance before the FAA’s Jan. 1, 2020, deadline. The VIVISUN fault annunciator meets the requirements for pilot notification of an ADS-B Out failure, in an easy to install, sunlight readable, […]