A software upgrade for FreeFlight Systems 1203C SBAS/GNSS receivers adds support for two additional satellite positioning systems. The upgrade supports the Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS) and the Southern Positioning Augmentation Network (SouthPAN).
According to FreeFlight, “The 1203C software upgrade also addresses evolving requirements, and pilots can anticipate substantial improvements in accuracy and reliability during aviation operations, leading to an overall increase in efficiency.”
In addition to the KASS and SouthPAN capability, the 1203C upgrade helps pilots mitigate GNSS spoofing incidents with a “cutting-edge recovery mechanism.”
The software update is available now from FreeFlight dealers. The 1203C is certified to Technical Standard Order C145cc and approved to DO-160F and DO-178B Level C testing standards. Supplemental type certificates are available for installation of the 1203C in a variety of aircraft.
“By incorporating support for KASS and SouthPAN, we are significantly enhancing the navigation capabilities of our GNSS/SBAS Receiver,” said Shane LaPlante, v-p of sales and marketing at FreeFlight Systems. “These advanced satellite systems empower pilots with enhanced situational awareness and precision, allowing for safer and more efficient navigation in today's complex airspace.”