With its challenging weather and environment, Alaska is where so many of general aviation’s safety innovations are born, including weather cameras, ADS-B, and a new technology called VWOS.
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uAvionix receives patent for tailBeaconX transponder
U.S. Patent 11,011,830, “Wireless Communication System within an External Enclosure for Attachment to a Vehicle,” provides the ability to leverage the wing and tail locations of a general aviation aircraft for the installation of a transponder to gain optimal performance from both ground and space-based infrastructure, according to company officials.
FlightAware introduces SkyAware Anywhere
SkyAware Anywhere takes your ADS-B receivers (including 1090 and 978 receivers) and combines them into a single map, allowing you to securely view the skies you’re monitoring.
tailBeaconX ADS-B transponder receives FAA nod
The tailBeaconX, which replaces a rear navigation light in general aviation aircraft, includes a transponder, ADS-B OUT, SBAS GPS, and rear LED position light.
FreeFlight ADS-B transceiver approved for more than 400 GA airplanes
The new Datalink ADS-B transceiver is designed to interface with a broad range of aircraft avionics and tablet applications.
uAvionix introduces pingStation 2 ADS-B receive
The ADS-B ground station provides for networkable low-altitude airspace and airport surface monitoring, as well as Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Ground Control Station (GCS) integration for Detect & Avoid (DAA) capability.
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ADS-B installations continue, even in midst of pandemic
About 3,600 installations were completed in March, fewer than 3,000 in April, and more than 3,100 in May.
Mexico’s delayed ADS-B mandate creates potential for seamless general aviation flying
Making Mexico’s ADS-B mandate compatible with the U.S.’s will create seamless travel between the two countries for GA pilots.