1 December 2016
Trig Avionics has launched a certified GPS receiver, the TN72, which can provide accurate position data for an ADS-B Out equipped transponder. This enables the aircraft to be visible to other aircraft equipped with an ADS-B In traffic awareness system. The TN72 will have its debut at FLYER Live, being staged at Telford on 2-3 December.
“All pilots can benefit from the enhanced visibility that ADS-B provides,” said Trig’s Marketing Manager Jon Roper. “The TN72 GPS receiver fitted to a Trig transponder makes this both viable and cost effective, for voluntary equipage. Fitting a certified product like the TN72 is a sound investment when GA regulations for ADS-B continue to evolve. Most importantly it makes flight in busy skies safer for both pilots and passengers.”
Glider, light sport and general aviation pilots can enhance their safety by connecting a TN72 position source to their existing Trig transponder.
Once configured, the TN72 GPS receiver provides precise and reliable data, and supports current and future air-t- air collision avoidance and situational awareness applications.
In Europe, Trig’s involvement in EASA’s Project EVA proved the value of ADS-B traffic technology, and inspired the development of the compact TN72. It weighs 110 grams and is easy to install, making it ideal for GA collision avoidance in European VFR airspace.
In Australia and New Zealand the TN72 meets the needs of pilots who want to be visible outside of mandated air space. In North America glider pilots can voluntarily fit ADS-B and powered pilots can use the TN72 to trigger ADS-B traffic information from ground stations (outside of designated ADS-B airspace).
The TN72 GPS receiver has a list price of £299+VAT. Trig also offers the TA70 antenna at £280+VAT (other GPS antennas can also be used). Both will be available in the first quarter of 2017.
