Melbourne avionics manufacturer Enigma Avionics will launch a new ADS-B system for VFR aircraft at OzKosh this weekend.
The new system has been designed to comply to the provisions of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Project 16/06, which is for low-cost, easy to install ADS-B for VFR operations.
Enigma's stand-alone ADS-B Out & In for transponder-equipped aircraft, and a Traffic Awareness Beacon, which is visible to TAS or TCAS, for non-transponder equipped aircraft, meet all the intent of the CASA project and are being launched at Oz-Kosh 2016.
"As recognised by CASA through their Project 16/06, the safety benefits of all airspace users becoming ADS-B Outequipped, including VFR operators, and especially for those aircraft equipped with ADS-B In, will be significant," said Hans Sieker, Managing Director of Enigma Avionics.
"For VFR operators, where there is no mandate, integrated GPS, altitude source and ADS-B In whilst being low-cost and easily installed, has been our focus in innovative design and will be attractive to the VFR or recreational operator."
The terms of reference for CASA's Project 16/06 are stated to be:
- In consultation with industry and relevant technical experts, review the ASTRA proposal for standards for ADS-B fitment in VFR aircraft.
- Identify appropriate performance standards for suitable ADS-B equipment that can be voluntarily fitted and used operationally in VFR aircraft.
- Make any necessary changes to CASA's regulations, standards and advisory material to accommodate suitable ADS-B equipment for voluntary installation in VFR aircraft.
Enigma Avionics specialises in 1090 Mhz ADS-B OUT and ADS-B IN avionics and networked 1090 MHz ADS-B ground stations, recording and analysis systems for fleet management.