UAT is an orphan of MITRE. A solution looking for a problem to solve...The original idea was a low cost broadband data link for GA to rival the likes of ACARS. UAT only transmits every twelve seconds as opposed to twice a second on 1090ES...UAT doesn't transmit from aircraft to aircraft, UAT still requires transponder fitment where 1090ES IS a transponder. Whilst all the other free goodies like wx and updated restricted areas and NOTAM would be great...somebody has to pay...not to mention the absolute blanket of ground stations here in OZ...all connected back to ML and BN by secure TWO WAY LINK....other than that, yeh UAT would be great
Leadie, this was done to death years ago
