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Well, I have reach the ADS-B chasm and am about to jump in. I have been going back and forth on the ADS-B solutions and have narrowed down my selection to two contenders. I would really want honest feedback on these solutions. There is a big dollar difference in the installed prices and I want to make an informed choice. My challenge is where the GTX-345 is today with Aspen. So, here is what I am looking at; Garmin 345 with a Flightstream 510. Why? The 345 will display weather and traffic now on my GTN. The avionics shop is telling me that the 345 AHRS will in the near future be able to feed AHRS through the 510 to feed an iPad app. Downside -- the 345 does not display anything on the Aspen at this point. And when it does, it will probably require a $800 unlock key from Aspen. The 510 will allow me to update flight plans using my Garmin Pilot app. I can also update the GTN without removing the 510. L3 9000+ with a Flightstream 210. Why? The 9000 will immediately feed my Aspen traffic and weather without an unlock code on the MFD. It will also show traffic on my GTN but not weather. With the Flightstream 210, I can obtain AHRS to my Garmin Pilot and will be able to upload my flight plans to the GTN. It also has the ability to show active traffic -- and this is where I struggle. Active traffic will be a real benefit until December 31, 2019. After which, if most planes are flying behind an ADS-B solution, I will not need as much active traffic capability. I will get 3 years of benefit and perhaps a little more flying to areas where ADSB is not required. Thoughts? Am I missing anything?

Sheltair is sponsoring our "OPEN TO ALL" Mooney Pilots airport day on Friday, Sept 30th. Everyone is welcome, you do not have to be registered for the Mooney Summit to attend. The new Mooney will be represented by CEO Vivek Saxenna and Dirk Vanderzee, L3, Avidyne, Weep no More, Bruce Jaeger, and a host of Mooney experts not limited to the likes of Bob Kromer, and Don Maxwell. Did I mention the food is free and Avidyne will be giving away an Ipad and gift certificate to use towards Avidyne products? Lets fill the ramp! With our 95 registered attendees and spouses, plus those that can just come for the day, we should have the largest gathering of our Mooney's ever! Did I mention Free food? Friday Afternoon – Airport day 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Open to all Mooney Pilots - Sheltair Hanger, KECP 11:00 - Noon Bruce Jaeger, Paul Beck, Eric Rudningen - Improving your Mooney 11:00 - 4:00 PM Oasis Aero – Owner Maintenance clinic Noon - 2:00 PM - Lunch Sheltair Noon - 1:00 PM - Welcome remarks from Sheltair, Mooney, Weep no More, Premier, L3, Avidyne 1:00 - 2:00 Bill Ladigo- L3 - ADS-B the future is on us. 2:00 - 3:00 Avidyne - John Reid - Avionics Technologies and future 4:00 - 6:00 Attendee check In, Origin Lobby