Recent content by Scott Stabbert

Hi George, We've thought about simple reflectors, but they're not very practical for this application type. I know many drones are coming with transponders now, but I haven't found any for consumers, just OEM circuit boards. Avionics certification is not required as our aircraft are not...

I'm a former Navy and small aircraft pilot, and now fly unpowered paragliders in the Seattle area. I'm interested if there are small lightweight transponders a paraglider could carry to simply squawk 1200 to show up on our local Seattle Approach radar. I've ridden thermals to 15K' and had 6+...