jnmeade
Cleared for Takeoff
Here is an FAA ANPRM which requests comments on proposal to remove transponder and ADS-B Out exceptions for gliders.
FAA is asking for specific and concrete responses to a number of questions.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-06-16/pdf/2015-14818.pdf
My first reaction was, "first (my) glider, then every other aircraft (my Champ)?", but of course that is off the point and not what FAA asks about.
My glider has no electricity, so obviously I would have to add a battery, wiring, equipment and antennas. That all costs money, time, maintenance and weight. The FAA asks for specific details - a breakdown of these points, not just an obvious recap which, in fact, they already state as a basis for the discussion they expect to develop.
The FAA asks about TABS, also.
I don't know what would happen if my battery ran out before my flight ended. One assumes also one would need a radio to respond to ATC talking to one about the transponder or ADS-B.
Let the discussion begin.
FAA is asking for specific and concrete responses to a number of questions.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-06-16/pdf/2015-14818.pdf
My first reaction was, "first (my) glider, then every other aircraft (my Champ)?", but of course that is off the point and not what FAA asks about.
My glider has no electricity, so obviously I would have to add a battery, wiring, equipment and antennas. That all costs money, time, maintenance and weight. The FAA asks for specific details - a breakdown of these points, not just an obvious recap which, in fact, they already state as a basis for the discussion they expect to develop.
The FAA asks about TABS, also.
I don't know what would happen if my battery ran out before my flight ended. One assumes also one would need a radio to respond to ATC talking to one about the transponder or ADS-B.
Let the discussion begin.