Originally Posted by
peterc005
The newer ADSB equipment is improving and causing competition that pushes down prices.
The Stratus ESG Transponder costs $3750, comes with an inbuilt GPS and should be easier to install upgrades as it is the same dimensions at a KT76. Even with en Engineering Order and LAME installation should cost about $5k all up. Can't imagine even un-certified equipment would be much cheaper.
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https://www.pacificavionics.com.au/p...sg-transponder
Folks,
Stand by for the Minister's tame advisory body to recommend that ADS-B OUT be made mandatory for all VFR, after all "Safety Is Our First Priority", and something simply must be done about the terrible collision risk problem in Australian airspace.
It cannot be denied that aircraft, particularly VFR aircraft, frequently come within several miles of each other.
Tootle pip!!