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What is ADSB

The ADS-B system utilizing ground stations that are being sent information about your aircraft i.e. WAAS GPS location, speed, direction and altitude. Every aircraft that is required to have a Transponder will be sending this information to the ground stations.

Why is the Government pushing for Aviation to have ADS-B?

It is a more accurate surveillance system and updates much faster than radar. The ground radar systems take up to 12 seconds to update on outdated telephone lines. To compensate for this lag time, ATC must maintain a wider separation between aircraft. With ADS-B, controllers’ displays can be updated once every second with less lag. Everyone is on the same page as far as other aircraft. Separation of aircraft can be less with a lot more safety of flight. Not only is the ATC seeing what is going on, but other aircraft around you are seeing the same information. It will display the speed, direction and altitude of aircraft in your area and alert of any dangers. Pilots are able to anticipate traffic and make better decisions to maintain separation.

What are my benefits as a pilot?

The ADS-B In can be displayed on a wide variety of displays that will give you free traffic and weather in your area. The ADS-B In system will display traffic that is ADS-B capable along with the Legacy Transponder systems. If you do not have an ADS-B Out system and utilize a Stratus II or GDL-39 receive only system, you are going to be flying with a false sense of security. Not only are you not ADS-B compliant, but you are not pinging the ground stations to receive this information. When an ADS-B aircraft comes into your area and for a short period of time, will you receive this traffic information.

What are the system Requirements?

By January 1, 2020, you must have a compliant WAAS/GPS Receiver, an ADS-B Transmitter and your Transponder. You are not required to change out your old Legacy transponders to a new digital transponder. Your transponder will however still be required to pass a transponder certification Part 43 Appendix F as required by FAR 91.413.

What are my options?

Every aircraft is different and there is not a one size fits all solution. We can map out your existing avionics and get you up to speed with the Government Mandate for ADS-B. With over 150,000 General Aviation Aircraft in the United States that will have to meet this mandate, we highly recommend you come by for a free quote and let us map out a solution for you. Whether your aircraft has a Certified WAAS/GPS or not, you are not required to make a drastic change in your avionics panel, we can install a remote system that will make your aircraft compliant. We tailor our installations to meet your needs and growth with the aircraft. We are not in this to sell you something to meet a quota. We are here to keep you compliant and safe.

How can I afford to upgrade my aircraft?

With the NextGen conversions and for people that qualify, there is a solution.
AEA Partners with NextGen GA Fund to help Aircraft Owners Finance NextGen Installations.

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO., Jan. 13, 2014 -- The Aircraft Electronics Association today announced a partnership agreement with the NextGen GA Fund to accelerate the rollout of NextGen by providing access to quick, affordable financial incentives to aid aircraft owners.
The NextGen GA Fund will finance NextGen installations, using stipulated equipage families to include WAAS-capable GPS, ADS-B In, ADS-B Out, RNAV/RNP avionics, data communications, SWIM, flat-panel displays, antennas, electronic components, instrument panel modifications, and installation and certification costs. The NextGen GA Fund is a public-private partnership formed between the U.S. Congress, the aerospace industry and the private-sector investment community. Congress approved of this program by granting federal loan guarantees found in Section 221 of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2012. The NextGen GA Fund will initially bring approximately $550 million as a capital base, eventually supporting some $1.3 billion in recurring financings to the general aviation sector during the next 10 years. The NextGen GA Fund will enable the retrofit of tens of thousands of general aviation aircraft.
Facilitated through the AEA and a special AEA web portal (available spring 2014), member repair stations will be able to quickly and seamlessly refer customers to the NextGen GA Fund as a financing alternative to help provide the necessary resources in accomplishing important upgrades for more than 157,000 general aviation aircraft.

About the NextGen GA Fund

The NextGen GA Fund LLC is managed by the NEXA General Partnership and Management Company. This Fund was formed by NEXA Capital Partners LLC, which provides specialized transaction-focused services including business advisory, capital planning, corporate finance and investment banking for the aerospace sector. With offices in Washington D.C., NEXA also works closely with government and industry organizations that drive regulatory requirements so important for the aerospace and airline sectors. For more information, visit www.nexacapital.com.

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