Biggles in Oz, you state:
Why is the proposed subsidy only for ADSB-OUT equipment ?
That is the main part of the con. That is why the cost benefit case is fraudulent. They cost ADS-B ‘out’ but then bring in the advantages of ADS-B ‘in’ which is not costed and not yet available.
I say again – I totally support ADS-B. There is no doubt it is the way to go for the future. However any cost benefit studies should be done accurately without any spinning or conning.
There is no certified ADS-B ‘in/out’ unit which can be fitted to a small regional airline – the people who appear to desperately want ADS-B ‘in/out’.
By the way, if you want a really good and objective view on the Government’s ADS-B paper, I suggest you look at the submission put out by the Australian Sport Aviation Confederation. I agree with it totally – and before you start accusing me of being involved, I wasn’t in any way, but it is good to see that the matter can be looked at in an objective way.