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Tips for a Successful tailBeacon/skyBeacon Flight

It’s all about the setup: In aviation, everything is about the setup. The preflight, the pilot’s health, the pilot’s familiarity with the aircraft, and the details of the flight determine 99% of the outcome. ADS-B evaluation flights are no different. Poor behavior and a lack of understanding lead to failed reports, more than a little [...]

What does the Operational Flight Evaluation consist of?

(These are the guidelines that were suggested during the FAA rebate program back in 2019. 15-20 minute flights are usually plenty for getting valid ADS-B data) To summarize the requirements of AC20-165B (see links below): The performance flight should take place for a minimum of 30 minutes from wheels up. The aircraft should climb to [...]

Tips for a Successful tailBeacon/skyBeacon Flight

What does the Operational Flight Evaluation consist of?

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