WebRuss
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Hello All
Yes I know 2020 is 6 years away. The new mandates from the FAA in regards to ADS-B and mode-s transponder have got me thinking.
I don't know that I am going to spend $3K for a new transponder with ADSB-OUT or Mode S as I am not really sure I need or want it. Looked at a few at Sun-N-Fun and I am not really impressed.
My hope here is to have a discussion about these changes and what you might plan to do with your aircraft.
From the FAA Website:
http://www.faa.gov/nextgen/implementation/programs/adsb/faq/
How will the new ADS-B Out rule effect me?
On January 1, 2020, when operating in the airspace designated in 14 CFR § 91.225 (outlined below) you must be equipped with ADS-B Out avionics that meet the performance requirements of 14 CFR §91.227. Aircraft not complying with the requirements may be denied access to this airspace.
Under the rule, ADS-B Out performance will be required to operate in:
For me as a GA pilot in my 68 Cherokee - here is what I think this means.
Disclaimer: IANAL (I Am Not A Lawyer)
1. The mode C veil becomes a mode S veil. This raises a question about Class D & E airports under the veil and outside the Bravo.
2. Class C will be off limits (unless you get special permission 1 hour prior) This does eliminate a few airports I have used in the past but oh well I will take my GA dollars elsewhere. (Savannah, Asheville, Orlando)
3. Class D is still OK.
4. Class E has a max of 10k MSL without mode S - not really an issue rarely go that high.
5. Class G is ok
6. The airports on the special appendix list are not ones I would visit anyway as they are big commercial aviation sites.
Did I get that right?
Regards
Russ
Yes I know 2020 is 6 years away. The new mandates from the FAA in regards to ADS-B and mode-s transponder have got me thinking.
I don't know that I am going to spend $3K for a new transponder with ADSB-OUT or Mode S as I am not really sure I need or want it. Looked at a few at Sun-N-Fun and I am not really impressed.
My hope here is to have a discussion about these changes and what you might plan to do with your aircraft.
From the FAA Website:
http://www.faa.gov/nextgen/implementation/programs/adsb/faq/
How will the new ADS-B Out rule effect me?
On January 1, 2020, when operating in the airspace designated in 14 CFR § 91.225 (outlined below) you must be equipped with ADS-B Out avionics that meet the performance requirements of 14 CFR §91.227. Aircraft not complying with the requirements may be denied access to this airspace.
Under the rule, ADS-B Out performance will be required to operate in:
- Class A, B, and C.
- Class E airspace within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia at and above 10,000 feet MSL, excluding the airspace at and below 2,500 feet above the surface.
- Class E airspace at and above 3,000 feet MSL over the Gulf of Mexico from the coastline of the United States out to 12 nautical miles.
- Around those airports identified in 14 CFR part 91, Appendix D.
For me as a GA pilot in my 68 Cherokee - here is what I think this means.
Disclaimer: IANAL (I Am Not A Lawyer)
1. The mode C veil becomes a mode S veil. This raises a question about Class D & E airports under the veil and outside the Bravo.
2. Class C will be off limits (unless you get special permission 1 hour prior) This does eliminate a few airports I have used in the past but oh well I will take my GA dollars elsewhere. (Savannah, Asheville, Orlando)
3. Class D is still OK.
4. Class E has a max of 10k MSL without mode S - not really an issue rarely go that high.
5. Class G is ok
6. The airports on the special appendix list are not ones I would visit anyway as they are big commercial aviation sites.
Did I get that right?
Regards
Russ
