ADSB-Out
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Not sure if this is missing any current offerings or not, but hopefully it'll be somewhat helpful (at least as far as equipment is concerned): https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/ads-b/ads-b-selector
The GDL82 might be an option; probably no issues with getting it installed most places since it's Garmin ($1795): https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/540911
The GDL82 might be an option; probably no issues with getting it installed most places since it's Garmin ($1795): https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/540911
Thanks for the info. I have looked at it and it helped a lot. Would like to ki
very old Mode C. installed. it works, but not sure if it will be good enough for a ADSB-Out hook up.
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Quite a few owners I know have gone with the Appareo Stratus ESGi. It is a combination transponder/ADS-B out unit. You have to have an Apple product with ForeFlight in order to see the ADS-B in. I am anticipating going with the Appareo also. My transponder is also pretty old. I would hate to spend the money for a unit using my old transponder for input, then have the transponder crap out and have to spend more money for a new transponder. Just my $0.02 worth.
I looked at those quickly and look great and inexpensive, but worried how old my transponder is. If they had them in 1946 when the plane was built it is probably the same one!!
I have been watching those since they came out. I am a big iPad/apple/ForeFlight believer and have them all. It would probably complete the package.More than I want to spend but probably the safe bet in the end.
If your transponder wont work with the new stuff, buy a rebuilt KT-76 King transponder and use Garmins new GDL82 (not out yet) UAT out only box that sits behind the panel and is between the KT-76 and the antennas. You will need a new GPS antenna and can reuse your existing transponder antenna.
I would like to hear from some that have used the Appareo Stratus ESGi
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I installed an ESG and a 2S a couple of months ago. Simple to use, clear display. I like the readout that shows me the Mode C reported ALT, a good cross check.
I bought a Stratus 2S to go with it, and have the install kit to hook them together, although I've not done so yet (just waiting for the right opportunity to mount the plugs in the panel now that I have figured out where to put it). That was part of the reason that I went with the Stratus over the Garmin because it provided battery powered independent AHRS backup to Foreflight if needed for roughly the same money.
So, similar to the ESGi, but with the 2s instead of the 2i, providing battery backup independence.