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Mode S transponders
Anyone know if there's a lightweight mode S xponder in the works that's
practical for cub types, gliders, whatever? I live in Europe, and the day is fast appraoaching when these will be required on all aircraft flying in or under controlled airspace, effectively confining all antiques to their own field. I was wondering if a lightweight, battery powered option that doesn't cost half as much as the airplane might be under development somewhere. I've searched the net in vain, including google groups. Anyone know? |
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The costs of developing and certifying such a piece of avionics pretty much
guarantee that you won't find anything at what seems to be your target price. Right now, it's either Becker or Microair, or a used Terra TRT-250D (stay away from the analog TRT-250's, they are no longer supported and parts are damn near impossible to find). "Wallis" wrote in message ... Anyone know if there's a lightweight mode S xponder in the works that's practical for cub types, gliders, whatever? I live in Europe, and the day is fast appraoaching when these will be required on all aircraft flying in or under controlled airspace, effectively confining all antiques to their own field. I was wondering if a lightweight, battery powered option that doesn't cost half as much as the airplane might be under development somewhere. I've searched the net in vain, including google groups. Anyone know? |
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Wallis wrote:
Anyone know if there's a lightweight mode S xponder in the works that's practical for cub types, gliders, whatever? I live in Europe, and the day is fast appraoaching when these will be required on all aircraft flying in or under controlled airspace, effectively confining all antiques to their own field. I was wondering if a lightweight, battery powered option that doesn't cost half as much as the airplane might be under development somewhere. I've searched the net in vain, including google groups. Anyone know? Filser http://www.filser.de/index/?dat=e_ger_trt600 Becker http://www.becker-avionics.de/ http://www.becker-avionics.com/produ..._6401_1_01.pdf http://www.becker-avionics.com/produ..._6401_2_01.pdf Don't worry, mode S time is not yet arrive for VFR flight By -- Philippe Vessaire Ò¿Ó¬ |
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On 9 Mar 2005 01:02:24 GMT, Wallis wrote:
Anyone know if there's a lightweight mode S xponder in the works that's practical for cub types, gliders, whatever? I live in Europe, and the day is fast appraoaching when these will be required on all aircraft flying in or under controlled airspace, effectively confining all antiques to their own field. I was wondering if a lightweight, battery powered option that doesn't cost half as much as the airplane might be under development somewhere. I've searched the net in vain, including google groups. Anyone know? Microair in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia have a contract or agreement with our ATC to develop a lightweight ADSB transceiver. still in development as far as I know but should eventually be installed in every australian aircraft.. Stealth Pilot Australia |
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Sorry after 3 years they still dont have it working, look for some
exciting releases from Filser and Backer first. The new mode S transponder from Fliser is meant to be pretty good, expensive compared to mode A and C but in Europe you will have to get one soon. Stealth Pilot wrote: On 9 Mar 2005 01:02:24 GMT, Wallis wrote: Anyone know if there's a lightweight mode S xponder in the works that's practical for cub types, gliders, whatever? I live in Europe, and the day is fast appraoaching when these will be required on all aircraft flying in or under controlled airspace, effectively confining all antiques to their own field. I was wondering if a lightweight, battery powered option that doesn't cost half as much as the airplane might be under development somewhere. I've searched the net in vain, including google groups. Anyone know? Microair in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia have a contract or agreement with our ATC to develop a lightweight ADSB transceiver. still in development as far as I know but should eventually be installed in every australian aircraft.. Stealth Pilot Australia |
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