Question of the Week: ADS-B Is Almost Ready for You; Are You Ready for It?

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The majority of *AVweb* readers expressed skepticism regarding the FAA's optimistic 2030 forecast for general aviation, with 44% viewing recreational flying as a "sunset industry."
This week's poll asks readers about their plans for equipping with ADS-B, noting its recent availability in new areas such as the Gulf of Mexico and around Philadelphia.

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PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

Last week, we asked AVweb readers what they thought of the FAA’s rosy forecast for 2030. The largest single segment of those who responded (44%) took a much dimmer view of the near future, proclaiming that recreational flying is a sunset industry, and the FAA is just giving false hope. The second largest slice of votes (30%) went to the less bleak option I can understand the bizjet growth, but recreational flying won’t keep up.

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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION ***

ADS-B is available over the Gulf of Mexico and was just switched on around Philadelphia. What are your plans to equip?

Is ADS-B equipage on your radar?
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