Posted for Art Jensen <flycassutts@yahoo.com>:

 Just read the following on flight aware, very interesting.  Garmin is
introducing new products for ADS-B, I expect there will be other companies
introducing their products at Oshkosh this year.
 
 
 Garmin introduces ADS-B lineup
 Janice Wood | Airshows & Fly-Ins, Avionics/Instruments | 12 hours ago
 Garmin has introduced a suite of certified and portable ADS-B solutions,
providing options for any aircraft owner to satisfy the U.S. NextGen mandate
for ADS-B Out and also gain access to the benefits of ADS-B In, including 
traffic and subscription-free weather information.
 “NextGen represents a significant opportunity for pilots to fly with greater
safety, efficiency, flexibility and situational awareness,” said Carl Wolf, vp
of aviation sales and marketing. “Our solutions go further than meeting the
minimum requirements for ADS-B. They offer a full range of traffic, weather
and other datalink display capabilities to give pilots the most complete
picture of their operational environment. Our full line up of ADS-B products,
along with our comprehensive ADS-B Academy website, support Garmin’s
commitment to making the ADS-B transition easy and affordable for all aircraft
owners.”
 As part of the introduction, Garmin debuted the GDL 88 series for certified
aircraft. The GDL 88 provides a simple, rule-compliant solution for aircraft
operating in the U.S. and below 18,000 feet, company officials note.. The GDL
88 also brings the added benefit of access to traffic information and
subscription free weather for aircraft flying at any altitude. The dual-link
capability allows the GDL 88 to receive both the 978 MHz UAT and 1090 MHz
frequency bands to provide the most comprehensive level of traffic situational
awareness, officials note. Advanced traffic awareness features include
TargetTrend relative motion technology, which helps the pilot visualize the
trend of the traffic threats as it relates to their aircraft, and SURF
technology, which detects other aircraft or ground vehicles on runways and
taxiways that may pose a threat while taxiing or on approach.
 Patent-pending technology allows the GDL 88 to be compatible with a wide
range of general aviation transponders to synchronize squawk code and ident,
eliminating the need to install a dedicated UAT control panel. For aircraft
owners who do not already have a compatible WAAS GPS position source on board
their aircraft, the GDL 88 is available with an optional built-in high
integrity WAAS GPS receiver. The GDL 88 is also available with optional
antenna diversity, to enhance detection of traffic both above and below the
aircraft while working to minimize blind spots caused by the wings or fuselage
during aircraft maneuvering.
 The GDL 88 is expected to receive the FAA’s Approved Model List Supplemental
Type Certification (AML STC) in the fourth quarter of this year and it will be
approved on a broad model list covering most Part 23 fixed-wing aircraft. The
GDL 88 is expected to be available at that time starting at $3,995.
 Garmin also expects to receive the FAA’s TSO-C166b authorization for the GTX
330 and GTX 33 transponders with Extended Squitter (ES) transmission
capabilities. The new certification allows these Mode-S transponders to meet
current ADS-B compliance standards as a certified ADS-B Out solution, when
paired with a compatible WAAS position source. The GTX 330/33 ES broadcasts on
the 1090 MHz ADS-B frequency. For experimental aircraft equipped with G3X, the
GTX 23 ES is also available as a path to compliance.
 Customers with a standard GTX 330/33 transponder can purchase an ES upgrade
from a Garmin Authorized dealer for $1,200, available in the fourth quarter.
For aircraft owners that already have a GTX 330 ES, GTX 33 ES or a GTX 23 ES,
a free update will be available through Garmin Authorized Dealers . Garmin
expects to receive the new Technical Standard Orders (TSO) certification in
the fourth quarter. The GTX 330 ES and GTX 33 ES are expected to receive the
FAA’s Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certification (AML STC) in the
fourth quarter and it will be approved on a broad model list covering most
Part 23 fixed-wing aircraft.
 The GDL 39 portable ADS-B receiver combines a dual-link ADS-B receiver and a
GPS receiver into a single product that streams ADS-B traffic and
subscription-free weather information to select Garmin aviation portable GPS
and Garmin Pilot on an iPad, iPhone or Android devices.
 Traffic and weather compatible displays for the GDL 39 include the aera
796/795, aera 500 series, GPSMAP 696/695, G3X experimental flight display and
select Garmin Pilot app compatible devices. The GDL 39 provides wireless
support for Garmin Pilot compatible mobile devices via built-in Bluetooth
connection. Bluetooth support for the aera 796/795 will be available later
this year. Other Garmin portables, including the GPSMAP 696/695 and the aera
500 series, can connect to the GDL 39 with a single cable. Traffic only
compatible displays include the GPSMAP 496/495 and GPSMAP 396/296.
 The GDL 39 will be available at next week’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, for
$799. Customers who purchase a GDL 39 before Aug. 31 will be eligible for a
mail-in rebate to receive a free rechargeable battery pack and carrying case.
 Knowing how to prepare for and benefit from ADS-B is important, which is why
Garmin has created the ADS-B Academy. This online resource provides the tools
pilots need to make smart, informed decisions about how to transition to this
new air traffic technology. Pilots will find answers to their ADS-B questions
through graphics, videos and an interactive tool that guides them to their
best ADS-B solution.
For more information: Garmin.com