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FreeFlight Systems has unveiled the FRX-250 (shown here) and the FRX-200. FreeFlight Photo
FreeFlight Systems has introduced the FRX-250 system for Part 25 aircraft, integrating an ADS-B In FIS-B weather data receiver and a certified GPS/GNSS ADS-B position source in a compact unit. When paired with an approved ADS-B transponder the FRX-250 is a highly cost-effective way to add NextGen compliance to Part 25 aircraft.
The FRX-250 combines the FreeFlight Systems certified RANGR ADS-B In receiver and its 1203C WAAS/GPS sensors currently installed in business and commercial transport aircraft worldwide. In U.S. airspace, the ADS-B In receiver enables FIS-B subscription-free NEXRAD and textual weather data for use on existing aircraft displays or wirelessly via FreeFlight’s FWF-125 Serial to Wifi for Personal Electronic Device display.
As a position source approved for all ICAO jurisdictions, the integrated 15-channel GPS/GNSS sensor is the foundation for a range of advanced capabilities for CPDLC, TAWS/FMS and RNP 0.3 operations. It also is part of a fully rule-compliant ADS-B Out system when paired with a compatible ARINC 743A certified transponder.
“The FRX-250 adds multiple, advanced capabilities in an easy-to-install and very cost-effective unit,” said Tim Taylor, CEO of FreeFlight Systems. “It’s also part of a growing line of ADS-B solutions that meet the unique performance, regulatory, installation and cost requirements of Part 25 operators.”
Less than 5 x 9 x 2 inches in size and weighing under 2 lbs, the unit is housed in a sealed, environmentally robust package (ARINC 743A Alternative Mounting Scheme) allowing it to be located either in the aircraft equipment bay or close to antenna locations to minimize cabling costs.
FreeFlight Systems has also introduced the FTX-200 1090ES Transponder with integrated GPS system for Part 25 business aircraft. The TCAS I-compatible system is a highly cost-effective alternative to expensive avionics upgrades for NextGen ADS-B Out compliance.
The FTX-200 is ideal for business jet operators who do not require diversity mode but need an easily installed and high-performance ADS-B compliance solution using their existing avionics systems. The system includes an approved ADS-B transponder and an integrated 15-channel WAAS GPS/SBAS sensor as the rule-compliant high-integrity position source. It also enables integration with TCAS I systems.
The FTX-200 is based on FreeFlight Systems’ extensive experience in avionics for all segments of aviation including GA, commercial and military airplanes and helicopters. The company pioneered the first certified aviation WAAS GPS receiver and the first rule-compliant UAT ADS-B system for both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. The FTX-200 is among a family of cost-effective ADS-B solutions from FreeFlight Systems that give business jet owners significantly improved flexibility for meeting NextGen equipage requirements worldwide.
“The FTX-200 presents bizjet owners with a straightforward path to equip for ADS-B without the need for expensive hardware upgrades that may be hard to justify depending on the aircraft,” said Tim Taylor, CEO of FreeFlight Systems. “It is a sensible and practical approach that lets Part 25 owners keep good aircraft in compliance with NextGen requirements and adds capability to existing systems.”
