On Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 10:03:41 AM UTC-6, wrote:
Km the only one really stirring the pot is you. We have been having a civil, non name calling discussion here as evidenced in my and dan marotta's and others posts. That is, untill you piped in.

My argument is not straw man, I was, and am, attempting to address the bigger picture involved here, it is the elephant in the room that many including yourself dont want to recognize, namely FAA over reach and diminishing airmanship skills.

I know fully well the dynamics and intricancies of the ADSB systems having an electrical engineering son who is intimately involved in their development. Discussions along the tecnical lines is good and fine, but when all is said and done, we end up just having to pull out the cash and install the systems that the Feds mandate. You can accept the little placating crums like this one (the original point of this thread) the FAA sends your way, myself along with the EAA and others will continually fight to limit federal mandates on our flying freedoms. You can thank me later.

Ag,
Must we squabble in front of the children? Here is what invariably happens on the board, Someone brings up a technical question or aspect of ADS-B or PF and someone like you brings up Government Overreach, Diminishing Skills, And Blah Blah Blah. Pretty soon the thread is hijacked and we are not talking about Collision Avoidance anymore. In a totally knucklehead move you even brought land outs into the discussion.
The reality is that the Feds are making our ATC system (Which dates to the 1950s) much better and dramatically cheaper with the help of modern technology. This is just like WAAS if you need another example. Have your gifted son explain this to you. Another reality is that the FAA does not require Transponders. That said, If I am sharing airspace with corporate jets and airliners I am going to use the same equipment they do (For separation). You have to explain to me how this represents a lack of skill.
Lastly, EAA, which is not involved in soaring, recognizes the benefits of ADS-B.