On Aug 3, 12:17 pm, "Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net
wrote:
wrote:

I think that depends on how well the FAA does in getting a low cost
system in play like they claim they will...

Dean

The FAA has little to do with the cost of the in-aircraft equipment other
than the requirements for certification. (Which I admit are not
insignificant) Now look at the cost of say a AM/FM/CD player that is legal
for certified aircrafthttp://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/aicd3.php. The thing costs in
excess of $1500.

Low cost and FAA certified really can't be used in the same sentence with a
straight face.

I spoke with the FAA people behind ADS-B at Oshkosh last year, and
they told me that they were working with major avionics manufacturers
to try to come up with a standard, reasonably priced (due to higher
volumes and streamlined certification process) box that could go in
light singles. Whether they can pull it off or not remains to be
seen...