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


I'm not going to hold my breath. I will be delighted if it happens but what
the FAA and even the major avionics manufacturers consider reasonably priced
and what the average 172/182 owner does has in every case that I can think
of been two very different things.