ADSB Not Turned On???

[Ned Gravel]

So, we all went and spent some AMUs to install ADSB out (albeit for the 978 MHz ground based system).  I got a Tail Beacon and did the internal systems check that showed it was working.  As COVID 19 restrictions are being lifted, we are doing a little more flying to places (instead of just going, overflying, and coming back to our home drome).  Today is the day to check out the ADSB on US ATC screens.

So I called our Center Control folks (Montreal for me) and asked them if they got the ADSB data from the US system.  Canada is leading the effort for the Aerion 1090 ES satellite based system so any data they get from 978 systems have to come from the US.  Well that is not happening and they were reluctant to comment on why that was.  OK by me.  I will let them sort that out themselves. 

But Montreal Centre got on the "hot line" to Boston Centre and were told by Boston Centre not to bother, because it is "not turned on yet."

So no ADSB confirmation check for me today.  We will be forced to just enjoy the flying.   

For @peevee  S'up?  Aren't you folks using it yet?

[Bob - S50]

Try this:

FAA ADS-B Performance Report Request Page

[RLCarter]

I've asked to see if they (ATC) could confirm that they were receiving the ADS-B data and was told "we don't have the equipment yet", this was 6 or 7 months ago on the southern border of Texas

[Ned Gravel]

6 minutes ago, pmccand said:

Is the Tailbeacon (or SkyBeacon) legal to fly in Canada?  I think you need 1080 in and out for Canada and Mexico.

 

 

Phil:

Mine is to use when flying in US airspace.  I have an ongoing dialogue now with uAvionix to upgrade to the dual band one when it is certified.  It will speak to both the Aerion system to be used in Canada (1090 ES) and the UAT system use in the US (978).  But for now, all I need is the US one.

Because it is not mandated here, all I did (legally and in the logbooks) was change the tail mounted nav light.  

[Guest]

Lots of Canadians are using the “Tail Beacon” while waiting on Nav Canada to finalize plans.  Some with panel mounted equipment are ahead of Nav Canada being diversity compliant already.

Clarence