Expand your AV-30’s capabilities to see live ADS-B traffic on your panel with AV-Link. Fly safer and more aware with traffic information at only a glance away. All you need is a supported ADS-B receiver with an integrated GPS, and the AV-Link connected to your AV-30-E. Shop AV-Link EXP
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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY ISSUES AIC ON ADS-B The SACAA issued an AIC on the 8th October 2020 that finally promulgates ADS-B compliance in South Africa. This one replaces the original AIC issued in 2017. Read the ADS-B AIC here. After reading this I found it extremely difficult to understand what the requirement are…
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FreeFlight Systems receives AFAC Validation for AVAIL Performance Package, a Complete ADS-B Solution for Turboprop and Light Jet Aircraft NextGen avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems recently announced that the Company has successfully obtained Civil Aviation Federal Agency (AFAC – formally DGAC) validation of their AML STC for the Avail Performance Package, a complete ADS-B solution for…
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Garmin receives EASA approval for lower-cost ADS-B solution for Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft equipped with Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics systems. Garmin is excited to announce the STC for the Citation Excel and XLS is now validated and approved by EASA. This STC approves the installation of a compliant ADS-B “Out” system into…
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ADS-B Package Overview The L3 ACSS ADS-B package includes the NXT-600 Mode S ADS-B compliant transponders, along with an NXG-900 WAAS GPS (as required), with installation supported by an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC). This will collectively satisfy the DO-260B mandate for Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS–B) for multiple legacy aircraft…
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Garmin is pleased to announce the GDL 50, a portable device capable of receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic and weather*, GPS and aircraft attitude1 information for display on select portables and mobile devices. A remote-mount version of GDL 50 — GDL 50R — is also available. Exclusive features such as TargetTrend™ and…
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The South African Civil Aviation Authority has officially mandated ADS-B in South Africa. Read the ADS-B Mandate here. If you are anything like me, once you have read this you are more confused than when you started. One of my major concerns is the fact that Avionics companies have started marketing this, but after long consultation…
Read MoreWe have all heard that ADS-B is coming. When is it happening? Is it really going to affect South African Airspace? Well the answer now a simple one. YES. Being very involved in the ADS-B process in South Africa, we have the final Draft of the AIC that is to be issued in the next…
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