Precision Heli-Support (Booth 10934) has chosen the FreeFlight Systems (Booth 2217) Rangr series ADS-B transceiver as its platform for developing an FAA-compliant ADS-B solution for the MD Helicopters 369, 500N and 600N rotorcraft. The Rangr series prices start at $2,995 and they meet the upcoming 2020 ADS-B OUT mandate. Units with ADS-B IN capability can access free TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather information on a tablets, smartphones or certain cockpit displays.
"Discussions on ADS-B steadily increased over the past 10 years, and for the most part the reality has set in that 2020 is no longer far away," said Precision general manager Jerry Guevara. "Our focus is to provide customers with a seamless, low-cost transition so they can continue to fly safely with minimal downtime,"