Based on historical FAA performance on modernization, what makes anyone
think that ADS-B will be ready to be implemented by 2020 or even 2050? I'm
glad the AOPA is keeping us aware of whats going on. I really think we need
to provide a voice to the FAA other than ATA and major contractors, but I'm
not worried that we will actually have to have ADS-B equipment anywhere the
planned date.


"Ron Lee" wrote in message
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If you thought that the user fee issue was important, this proposal is
far more onerous to the GA community.

You can access the 100 page NPRM from this AOPA website:

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news..._196268-1.html

This NPRM to mandate ADS-B Out avionics on aircraft by 2020 as best I
can determine from available information will be costly (as high as
~$18,000 per aircraft) just to transmit position info.
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