The last day for aircraft owners to reserve one of the FAA’s $500 rebates for ADS-B Out compliance is Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. Although the last day to make a reservation is Sept. 18, eligible aircraft owners who make a reservation by the deadline will still have time to complete the remaining steps in the […]
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Five aircraft owners win $1,000 for ADS-B
To help encourage owners of general aviation aircraft to meet the FAA’s ADS-B Out equipage 2020 mandate in the United States, the Aircraft Electronics Association randomly awarded five aircraft owners with $1,000 toward an ADS-B compliant upgrade during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh, July 24-30, 2017, in Wisconsin. Hundreds of aircraft owners registered to […]
ADS-B deadline won’t change, FAA administrator tells Oshkosh crowds
Speaking before a spirited general aviation audience at EAA AirVenture 2017 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said GA needs to “step up” to help ensure a thriving future for general aviation in America. Huerta outlined a future with a thriving general aviation industry in America, emphasizing the importance of government and industry partnerships […]
uAvionix reveals SkyBeacon, a zero-install ADS-B Out solution
uAvionix Corporation has introduced SkyBeacon, which the company claims is the world’s first zero-install ADS-B Out solution meeting the FAA’s 2020 ADS-B mandate. SkyBeacon combines the LED navigation light technology with an ultra-compact Universal Access Transceiver ADS-B Out solution. With this solution, installation of ADS-B is as simple as changing a lightbulb, according to company […]
ForeFlight introduces dual-band ADS-B receiver
Flight planning app creator ForeFlight has introduced Scout, a portable, dual-band ADS-B receiver that delivers inflight weather and traffic information to the ForeFlight Mobile app. It sells for $199 (USD). “We are excited to bring Scout to market in collaboration with uAvionix,” said Tyson Weihs, ForeFlight co-founder and CEO. “We want every pilot flying with the […]
Wipaire doubles FAA ADS-B rebate
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minnesota – Wipaire is doubling the FAA’s $500 ADS-B rebate for GA aircraft owners. Wipaire’s additional $500 rebate, which can be paired with the FAA program for a total of $1,000, is available to U.S.-registered single-engine piston fixed-wing manned airplanes registered before Jan. 1, 2016. The Wipaire rebate is applied to installation charges […]
FAA ADS-B rebate ends soon
FAA officials are noting the $500 ADS-B rebate ends soon. Aircraft owners have until Sept. 18, 2017, to make a reservation to qualify for the rebate. “But it goes away Sept. 19, as the FAA has no plans to extend the program now,” an FAA official said, noting “there is plenty of room for more sign […]
AOPA offers ADS-B selector tool
With the FAA mandate for ADS-B Out fast approaching — required Jan. 1, 2020, in most airspace where a transponder is required today — aircraft owners need to understand the options. That’s why the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has on its website an ADS-B selection tool, which will help aircraft owners determine the best solutions for […]
uAvionix debuts portable ADS-B unit for UK market
uAvionix enters the United Kingdom (UK) general aviation market with SkyEcho, a portable ADS-B In and Out device for electronic conspicuity (EC). The SkyEcho weighs only 200 grams and is the third uAvionix approved portable ADS-B Out solution under the UK’s Electronic Conspicuity Devices program. It combines ADS-B receive and transmit, an integrated SBAS GPS based upon […]