>I guess after people had to pay to meet the FAA's ADS-B mandate, this is another equipment update that will need to dealt with.
Have us Canucks even done ADS-B? The USA is way ahead of us on that one.
Have us Canucks even done ADS-B? The USA is way ahead of us on that one.
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/20...
But the extra antenna is still a bit pricey, but given Canada's vastness, satellites were the only way to get good overage outside of major urban areas.
NavCanada/Aireon would also be using 1090ES and not the UAT that the US allows for lower-flying GA planes as well.
However, if you're near the US border, your transponder can (IIRC) broadcast that you have an UAT receiver on-board (even if you have an 1090 transmitter), and the FAA's gear may send out UAT data (e.g., weather, UAT planes).
* https://skiesmag.com/features/diversity-matters-canadas-perf...