Originally published at: https://avweb.com/aviation-news/house-committee-advances-alert-act/
Measure includes collision-mitigation requirements, changes for military aircraft operations and limits on some ADS-B data use.
ADS B in an out should be mandatory on all commercial aircraft.
Should be mandatory on all aircraft operating in certain airspace such as Washington.
ATC has tried to kill me several times during a long career.
TCAS was a godsend; just the awareness of nearby aircraft and developing problems was lifesaving.
ADS B is better!
Don’t forget that the controllers fought the implementation of cockpit traffic displays; they didn’t want pilots aware when they messed up.
Mandatory; no exceptions.
Allowing exemptions for “Sensitive missions”?
Suddenly all missions will be sensitive, defeating the purpose.
ADS-B is monitory for all aircraft inside all Mode C veils and Class B.
ADS-B out only is already mandatory. I fly a plane with TCAS II now and I don’t agree with any ADS-B in requirement unless the FAA implements a rule requiring following an ADS-B in advisory like is required with TCAS RA’s. ADS-B in as currently implemented is advisory only. You cannot make changes in heading or altitude on an IFR clearance without an amended ATC clearance unless you actually have that traffic in sight visually. It is good that this ALERT act requires the FAA to allow portable or non-panel mounted ADS-B in equipment because if the FAA goes the certified TSO route like they did with ADS-B out, they will price out most older small airplanes, driving more pilots out of aviation entirely.
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