March 26, 2018 IRVING, Texas NextGen avionics leader FreeFlight Systems announced today that the company will provide their certified RANGR ADSB receivers to Avidyne customers. Avidyne will bundle an IFD system and a ADSB Out-capable Mode S transponder with FreeFlight Systems RANGRRX ADSB receiver to offer a complete ADSB solution. By combining the strength and reliability of the Avidyne series of Mode S transponders with FreeFlight Systems RANGRRX ADSB receiver, this avionics package will provide general aviation aircraft a complete and cost-effective way to equip with ADSB In and Out for the upcoming January 1, 2020 mandate.
The TSO-certified RANGRRX provides pilots with critical ADSB Flight Information Services Broadcast (FISB) and Traffic Information Services Broadcast (TISB) data, both modernizing the aircraft cockpit and drastically improving situational awareness. The RANGRRX offers clients an installed solution that provides inflight ADSB In information to multitude of preferred mobile EFB applications and installed multifunction displays like Avidyne’s IFD550/540/440 product line.
"Through our partnership with Avidyne, aircraft operators can now purchase a comprehensive package that provides enhanced situational awareness through the available ADSB services,” said Pete Ring, FreeFlight Systems’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "This is an ideal solution for many of general aviation clients who want to fly with the additional benefits that ADSB In brings to the cockpit."
IFD clients can purchase an AXP340 or AXP322 Mode S transponder with ADSB Out and a RANGRRX for ADSB In at a bundled rate directly from Avidyne. The RANGRRX ADSB In product will be shipped and supported directly by FreeFlight Systems.
About FreeFlight Systems
FreeFlight Systems designs and manufactures highperformance avionics for flight safety. These solutions deliver substantial safety, cost, environmental, and other benefits from the NextGen airspace transformation. Founded in 2001 and based in Texas, the company pioneered the first certified aviation WAAS/GPS receiver and the first rulecompliant UAT ADSB system. FreeFlight Systems produces a range of high quality, Americanmade, competitively priced systems for installation in all aircraft types. For more information, visit www.freeflightsystems.com.
