DwayneSmithUSMC
Pre-Flight
I finally upgraded my panel. I kept my existing KT 74 and added a GNS 430W and G5 DG/HSI. I was told that the transponder would be able to do ADSB-Out with just the 430W addition but apparently it needs an airspeed switch attached to the pitot system.
My avionics guy tells me that Bendix/King will be releasing a software update that will allow the unit to get the airspeed from the GPS (like other Mode S transponders) and negate the need for a physical airspeed switch.
I contacted Bendix/King and they said that the software update should come "soon", "within the next week or two". How reliable is this? I'm guessing that it's not that reliable of an estimate as everything in the aviation world that's supposed to happen "soon" takes months to years.
My avionics guy tells me that Bendix/King will be releasing a software update that will allow the unit to get the airspeed from the GPS (like other Mode S transponders) and negate the need for a physical airspeed switch.
I contacted Bendix/King and they said that the software update should come "soon", "within the next week or two". How reliable is this? I'm guessing that it's not that reliable of an estimate as everything in the aviation world that's supposed to happen "soon" takes months to years.