Choosing a Traffic System for Your Aircraft

Preface ....................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1 The See and Avoid Concept ................................................................................... 3 Mid-Air Collision Statistics ....................................................................................... 4 MIT Study Collision Avoidance Study ...................................................................... 4 Dept of Defense Collision Avoidance Study............................................................. 4 Traffic Systems Defined............................................................................................. 5 TCAS ...................................................................................................................... 6 TAS ......................................................................................................................... 7 Passive ................................................................................................................... 8 TIS .......................................................................................................................... 9 ADS-B ................................................................................................................... 10 Considerations when choosing a Traffic System .................................................. 12 Intro to Dual-Antenna TAS600 Series .................................................................... 13 Four Models in TAS600 Series ............................................................................... 14 Benefits of Dual Antennas vs Single antenna TAS ................................................. 15 Heads-Up Audible Position Alerting ......................................................................... 16 Active Interrogation ................................................................................................. 16 TAS600A ADS-B Upgradeability .......................................................................... 16 Additional features of TAS600 Series ...................................................................... 17 Ground Mode. ..................................................................................................... 17 Approach Mode ................................................................................................... 17 Weight on Wheels .............................................................................................. 17 Audio Mute .......................................................................................................... 17 N-Number & Squawk Code Readout ................................................................... 17 Display Options ................................................................................................... 17 Top 5 Reasons to Install TAS600 ............................................................................ 18 Why install a TAS system on my airplane? ........................................................... 19 Dare to Compare - Product Comparisons .............................................................. 19 Traffic System Comparison Chart ..................................................................... 20-21

Preface Hazard Avoidance is a primary tenet for safety of flight in todays busy airspace environment and one of the most important safety devices you can add to your aircraft is for avoiding other aircraft. That device is the Traffic Advisory System (TAS). TAS is a lighter-weight and more-affordable derivative of the highly successful Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS), which were mandated for all Air Transportcategory aircraft and are also found on virtually all Corporate-class turbine aircraft. Seeing and avoiding other aircraft is paramount to safety of flight, and even if you are confident you are seeing all the traffic, it doesnt mean they can see you. Technology has advanced and prices have been significantly reduced to the point that now, these affordable TAS systems are available for virtually any general aviation aircraft, providing you with a second set of eyes in the cockpit to help you fly more safely. This white paper will show you the significant safety enhancement provided by TAS, and why Avidynes TAS600 Series provides the best performance and the best value for your general aviation aircraft.

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Choosing a Traffic System Introduction Air Transport category aircraft have been mandated to have operational Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) for over 25 years as a result of the 1986 Airport and Airway Safety Expansion Act. This advanced technology has all but eliminated mid-air collisions among this class of aircraft. However, there has been little evidence of improvement in the general aviation sector, where on average, mid air collisions occur approximately 16 times per year, resulting in multiple fatalities. Mid-air collisions are a growing concern throughout the world. High air traffic volume, once only a concern around congested metropolitan airports, is elevating the risk of midair collisions. In addition, the expansion of regional hubs, along with increasing use of helicopters in emergency medical service, electronic news gathering, fire control, and paramilitary operations including national security forces is creating higher risk for midair collisions.

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Pilots Responsibility to See and Avoid Critical to safe flight is the accurate and timely pilot awareness of potential threat aircraft. Combining visual and aural alerts provides a higher degree of accurate decision making in high workload situations within the modern flight deck. Dependence on ATC does not guarantee separation. Responsibility for collision avoidance rests solely with the pilot in command (PIC). Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR 91.113) states: When weather conditions permit, regardless of whether an operation is conducted under instrument or visual flight rules, vigilance shall be maintained by each person operating an aircraft so as to see and avoid other aircraft. Understanding the PIC and the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) responsibility is also critical as detailed in Airmans Information Manual (AIM) Section 5-5-8 and Section 5-5-10: See and Avoid Pilot 1. When meteorological condition permit, regardless of type of flight plan or whether or not under the control of the radar facility, the pilot is responsible to see and avoid other traffic, terrain, or obstacles. Controller 1. Provides radar traffic information to radar identified aircraft operating outside positive control airspace on a workload permitting basis. 2. Issues safety alerts to aircraft under their control if aware the aircraft is at an altitude believed to place the aircraft in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft. Traffic Advisories (Traffic Information) Pilot 1. Acknowledges receipt of traffic advisories 2. Informs controller if traffic in sight 3. Advises ATC if a vector to avoid traffic is desired 4. Does not expect to receive radar traffic advisories on all traffic. Some traffic may not appear o the radar display. Be aware that the controller may be occupied with higher priority duties and unable to issue traffic information for a variety of reasons. 5. Advises controller if service is not desired. Controller 1. Issues radar traffic to the maximum extent consistent with high priority duties except in Class A Airspace. 2. Provides vectors to assist aircraft to avoid observed traffic when requested by the pilot. 3. Issues traffic information to aircraft in the Class B, Class C, Class D surface areas for sequencing purposes. Clearly, the PIC is solely responsible for collision avoidance.

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A Review of Statistical Data on Mid Air Collisions A recent review1 of accident statistical data suggests that 1. On average, NASA receives 577 pilot reports of near in-flight collisions each year. 1 2. On average, there are 15.6 midair collisions each year in US civil aviation. 1 3. Private pilots on VFR flights spend about 50% of their time on outside traffic scan during cruise, and only 40% during arrival & departuremeaning VFR pilots are spending 50%-60% of their time with their heads down! 1 4. The risk of traffic conflicts are actually greatest between a fast moving and a slow moving aircraft. 5. Failure to see and avoid is cited as the probable cause for 94% of all in flight collisions. 1 Equally compelling is that in several mid-air accidents, the NTSB determined that the probable cause was the inherent limitations of the see and avoid concept, and underscoring the need for low-cost proximity warning and conflict detection systems. Researchers with the U.S. Department of Defense found that, the second leading cause of death in military helicopters is mid-air collisions, after CFIT. In this study, researchers specifically stated that TSO C147-certified Traffic Awareness Systems (TAS) provide the best technology and are the least expensive option for prevention of mid-airs. 2 Advisory Circular 90-48C suggests that the total time required by a pilot to identify an approaching aircraft, recognize a collision course, decide on action, execute that action, and allow the aircraft to respond as around 12.5 seconds. (TAS systems provide a huge benefit with up to 30 seconds of warning time, more than twice the time required). An MIT-Lincoln Lab study3 showed that VFR pilots given a TCAS-type traffic advisory were able to visually acquire traffic 85% of the time, compared with 56% when no traffic advisory was available. And thats in severe-clear VFR. (Of course, the presence of a traffic display allows pilots to see transponder-equipped traffic virtually 100% of the time on their display). This study concluded that the ability of pilots to visually detect aircraft on near-collision courses is not great, and suggested that [See & Avoid] is a dangerously flawed method for separating high- and low-performance aircraft. Mitigation strategies include having reliable altitude encoding transponders activated at all times on all aircraft, and affordable and reliable collision avoidance technologies in all general aviation aircraft, as the NTSB recommended in 1987. Its clear that todays on-board traffic avoidance systems -- which have become more and more affordable -- provide you with a second set of eyes in the cockpit for the added measure of safety you need in todays busy airspace.
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Reference: January 2007 issue of Business & Commercial Aviation titled Blinded by See and Avoid by Patrick Veillette, Ph.D. 2 U.S. Department of Defense Helicopter Mishaps FY85-05. Colonel P. Mapes, USAF, MC, CFS. 2010 3 J.W. Andrews. Unalerted Air-to-Air Visual Acquisition. 26 Nov 1991. MIT Lincoln Laboratory Project Report ATC-152

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Traffic System Technology Overview

Deciphering the many different types of traffic systems can be daunting. There a five different technologies currently available for traffic detection and surveillance. Below is a summary of the systems technological differences. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

TCAS TAS Passive TIS ADS-B

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Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)

TCAS is an aircraft collision avoidance system designed to reduce the incidence of midair collisions between aircraft. It monitors the airspace around an aircraft for other aircraft equipped with an active transponder--independent of air traffic control--and warns pilots of the presence of other transponder-equipped aircraft which may present a threat of mid-air collision. By interrogating their transponders, it analyzes the replies to determine range, bearing, and if reporting altitude, the relative altitude of the intruder. Should the TCAS system determine that a possible collision hazard exists, it issues visual and audio advisories to the crew for appropriate vertical avoidance maneuvers. TCAS II is designed for Air Transport category and larger corporate jet aircraft. TCAS II issues a Traffic Advisory (TA), Traffic, Traffic, in the event that an intruder aircraft comes within 35-40 seconds of imminent collision, and pilots are instructed to maintain visual separation from the traffic. In the event the intruder traffic closes within 20-30 seconds of imminent collision, TCAS II issues a Resolution Advisory (RA), such as Climb, Climb Descend, Descend or Monitor Vertical Speed. The desired climb rate directed by the RA is typically displayed on a RA/IVSI (Vertical Speed Indicator) that is part of the TCAS II system. TCAS I is a relatively lower-cost traffic avoidance system designed for Turboprop and light get aircraft. TCAS I monitors the traffic situation around the host airplane and offers information on the approximate bearing and altitude of other aircraft , and issues a TA Traffic, Traffic in the event that an intruder aircraft comes within 30-45 seconds of imminent collision. The TA warns the pilot that another aircraft is in near vicinity, but does not offer any suggested remedy; it is up to the pilot to decide what to do, usually with the assistance of Air Traffic Control. TCAS II Active interrogating system issuing traffic alerts (TA) and resolution advisories (RA) Meets TSO C119 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated in Part 121 aircraft applications usually found in large business jets & commercial aircraft Mandated by ICAO for all aircraft > 12,500 lbs or >19 pax Requires dual Mode S Transponders Very Heavy Expensive (typically > $150K) Aka ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance System - ICAO TCAS I Active interrogating system issuing real-time traffic alerts (TA) Primarily found on Turboprop aircraft and smaller jets Meets TSOC118 Primarily found on Turboprop aircraft and smaller jets (>10 pax) Too Heavy & Expensive (~$25K to $65K) for most G.A. applications. Provides up to a 30-second warning at up to 1200 knot closure Examples of TCAS I & II systems for GA:

Honeywell CAS 67A TCAS II

Honeywell CAS 66A TCAS I

Garmin GTS850 TCAS I

L-3 Skywatch TCAS I

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Traffic Advisory System (TAS)

Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) are a lower cost version of TCAS I that were designed for general aviation aircraft. Just as with TCAS I, TAS systems actively interrogate other nearby aircraft and provide Traffic Advisories (TA) in the event that an intruder aircraft is within 30 seconds of imminent collision. The four most popular TAS systems available for general aviation aircraft are the Avidynes TAS600 Series, the Garmin GTS800 Series, the L3 Skywatch systems, and Honeywells KTA-870 system. Each of these systems is designed to meet the performance guidelines of TSO-C147. These systems detect intruder aircraft based on for traffic advisory systems. TAS systems include a main Processor and either a top and bottom antenna configuration (TAS600, GTS8XX, and KTA-870) or single top-only antenna set-up (Skywatch). It is worth noting that all TCAS I and TCAS II systems utilize top and bottom antennas for optimum traffic coverage and minimal shadowing effects of the fuselage. Meets FAA TSO-C147 specifications Not dependent on third party interrogation Actively Interrogates threat aircraft transponders for reply Provides real-time collision alerts Provides up to a 30-second warning at up to 1200 knot closure (same as TCAS I) Examples of TAS Systems for GA:

Avidyne
TAS600/605/615/620 & Ryan 9900BX

Garmin
GTS800 GTS820

L-3
Skywatch 497 Skywatch 899HP

Honeywell
KTA870

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Passive Traffic Detection Devices (TCAD/PCAS)

Passive traffic devices such as TCAD or PCAS, are designed to listen to the transponders of nearby aircraft that are replying to the interrogations of an ATC Radar facility or other TCAS/TAS-equipped aircraft. These systems will not detect aircraft whose transponders that are not actively replying, and can be virtually ineffective outside of radar coverage areas. Portable systems make traffic detection more affordable, but because they only have one antenna and very little ground plane, they can be susceptible to shadowing and poor reception. Transponder-based technology Passive reception relies on 3rd party interrogation Receiver only, rarely provides bearing information Virtually ineffective outside of radar coverage areas Some compare it to yelling Look Out in a dark room Last thing you want is a traffic system that works some of the time. Examples of passive traffic systems:

TCAD8000

ZAON Portable PCAS

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Traffic Information Services (TIS)

TIS is a request/response technology providing passive datalinked information to aircraft equipped with early versions of Mode S transponder to receive ground based broadcast of nearby potential threat traffic. Traffic Information Service (TIS) was designed to provide information to the cockpit via ground based data link. TIS was intended to improve the safety and efficiency of "see and avoid" flight through a display that informs the pilot of nearby traffic and potential conflict situations. It was explicitly explained that TIS was NOT intended to be used as a collision avoidance system per se, and does not relieve the pilot responsibility to "see and avoid" other aircraft. TIS service was provided by the terminal Mode S systems that were paired with ASR-8/9 digital primary radars. These systems, many of which are now being phased out, were installed in locations with high-density traffic. Theoretically, the service was available within 55 NM of the sites. This maximum range varied greatly by radar site and was always subject to "line of sight" limitations, making it unavailable when flying near the "floor" of radar coverage and at low altitudes in many areas of the country, particularly in mountainous regions. Because TIS used ground-based radar, the accuracy of TIS data was dependent on the distance from the radar providing the service. At longer distances from the radar, TIS cannot accurately determine relative bearing/distance information on intruder aircraft that are in close proximity. In April, 2005, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a decision paper, Discontinuation of Mode S Traffic Information Service (TIS) at Sites Where ASR-7/8 Radars Are Replaced by ASR-11. In the paper, the FAA stated that the safety benefits of TIS did not warrant the cost to continue providing the services at 23 sites slated for the ASR 11 upgrade as part of the ADS-B Next Gen program. This reduction plan would eliminate TIS coverage from 107 radar sites to 84 by 2012. Essentially, TIS is being phased out in favor of ADS-B.
TIS Overview

Utilizes Mode-S transponders only (TIS not available outside continental US) Datalink information received from select Approach Radar facilities only Available within 55nm of Terminal Mode S Radar Sites Not available on enroute radars Information susceptible to data loss due to line-of-sight reception Information delayed 5-15 seconds based on radar interrogation sweep Not intended specifically for use as collision avoidance Phase out of older ARS8/9 TIS-capable Ground Stations already underway Examples of TIS Transponders for GA:

Honeywell B/K
KT73 TIS Transponder

Garmin
GTX330 TIS Transponder

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Automatic dependent Service - Broadcast (ADS-B)

ADS-B Overview Automatic Messages are sent out periodically without interrogation (unlike transponder) Dependent Position and velocity derived from the Global Positioning System (GPS) Surveillance Primary purpose is for ATC to know where aircraft are Broadcast Messages are broadcast to everyone not just sent to specific receivers

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ADS-B Out equipment mandated in US by January 1, 2020 ADS-B, which consists of two different services, ADSB Out and ADSB In, is designed to replace radar as the primary surveillance method for controlling aircraft worldwide. In the United States, ADS-B is an integral component of the NextGen National Airspace strategy for upgrading/enhancing aviation infrastructure and operations. ADS-B Out equipment is mandated in the U.S. by January 1, 2020 for all aircraft operating in Class A, B, and C airspace, or in Class E airspace areas at or above 10,000 feet MSL over the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia, excluding the airspace at and below 2,500 feet above the surface. There is currently no mandate for ADS-B In. While we are several years away from needing to comply with the mandates, it is comforting to know that all Avidyne TAS600 Series Active Surveillance Traffic Systems are fully upgradeable to ADS-B In. Examples of 1090MHz ADS-B solutions for GA:

Avidyne AXP340 1090MHz Extended Squitter Transponder (Meets DO-260B)

Garmin Avidyne TAS600A Active Traffic w/ADS-B

GDL90 978 MHz UAT (not currently in compliance w/DO-260B)

ADS-B Summary U.S. Mandate for ADS-B OUT is 2020

1090MHZ ES required Above FL180 978MHZ UAT or 1090MHZ ES required below FL180 978MHZ Reqd for FREE services such as Wx

Canada 1090MHz ADS-B OUT Mandated since 2009 for in certain areas (Above FL290) Australia Mandate for 1090MHz ADS-B OUT is 2013 (Above FL290) Europe Mandate expected for ADS-B OUT in 2015 (for Acft over 12,500lbs and 250kts)) Currently No Mandates for ADS-B IN ADS-B IN provides longer-range traffic advisory with greater precision All Avidyne TAS600-Series systems are fully upgradeable for ADS-B IN Active-surveillance TAS is viable and important even in ADS-B world. Visit www.ads-bee.com for more information and to stay up to date on ADS-B.

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Choosing a Traffic System

When Choosing a Traffic System for your aircraft, safety is the foremost concern. You will also be considering price, functionality, weight, installation costs, and upgradeability. TAS provides the best value for General Aviation aircraft. Just as with TCAS, TAS systems are transponder based. If a nearby aircraft has a transponder that is not functioning or is in the OFF position, then the TCAS/ TAS system will not detect the threat aircraft. Non-Threat Other Traffic (OT)
Open White (or Cyan) Diamond Altitude is greater than 1200 feet Distance is beyond 6 nm range, not yet a threat Arrow denotes climb (or descent) of 500 feet per minute or greater

Proximity Alert (PA)

Filled White (or Cyan) Diamond Altitude is within 1200 feet Distance within 6 nm range, not yet a threat Arrow denotes climb (or descent) of 500 feet per minute or greater

Traffic Alert (TA) TAS (& TCAS I)

TA is indicated as a yellow circle Traffic with calculated intercept course for altitude and direction becomes a TA Automated voice alert based on time to closure rate TA maximum alert is 30 seconds for TCAS I and TAS, 45 Seconds for TCAS II TA not available with TIS

TAS and TCAS I systems provide three levels of alert. The first level of alert is indicated on the display as an open diamond shape, with the altitude separation indicated between the host and threat aircraft and an arrow indicating if the threat aircraft is climbing, descending, or at the same altitude. This is referred to as Other Traffic (OT). OT is not an immediate threat but is within the surveillance area and the pilot should be aware of existing traffic. The second level is the Proximity Alert (PA) which is displayed with the same information as OT, with the exception that the diamond is now a solid shape on the traffic display. Both OT and PA alerts are typically cyan on a color display or white on a monochromatic display. The third level is the Traffic Alert or TA. Traffic with a calculated intercept course for altitude and direction become a TA. When a TA is encountered, the intruder traffic is indicated as a yellow circle. The pilot is also alerted by an automated voice alert that says Traffic! Traffic! or Avidynes Heads-Up Audible Position Alerting announces the threat traffics clock position, relative altitude and distance. The alert is based on time to closure rate. The maximum alert is 30 seconds at a maximum 1200-knot closure, which calculates to a ten-mile distance.

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If the target aircraft is higher than your altitude, its relative altitude will be displayed above the target with a plus sign (+02 = 200ft above) and if lower, with a minus sign below the target. A direction arrow next to the target indicates that the target is either climbing or descending at a rate of 500FPM or greater. TCAS II provides a similar level of alerts as TAS and TCAS I with the addition of Resolution Advisory or RA. When the TCAS II system detects an imminent intercept course, the intruder aircraft is displayed as a red square and the pilot is audibly instructed to Climb or Descend and visually directed by the RA/IVSI display with the appropriate vertical speed needed to avert a collision. Both aircraft must be equipped with TCAS II systems to experience an RA.

Dual-Antenna TAS600 System Safety is the foremost concern when choosing a traffic system for your aircraft. Other concerns include price, functionality, and installation costs. In the next few pages we will clearly show you why Avidynes TAS600 Series are the most safe and economical TAS systems on the market today. Avidynes TAS600 family of Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) brings affordable activeinterrogation collision avoidance to a wide variety of general aviation aircraft. All TAS600 systems include Avidyne-exclusive features and Ryan Active Surveillance (RAS) technology. With the TAS600 Series, Avidyne brings affordable activeinterrogation collision avoidance to a wide variety of general aviation aircraft, they are the smallest, lightest, most affordable, and best-performing TAS systems on the market today. In addition, the TAS600s dual-antenna architecture is fully upgradeable for ADS-B IN.

Three basic components make up the TCAS/TAS systems. The first component is the Antenna system; the second is the Processor; and the third component is the instrument panel Display.

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Avidynes TAS600 series includes four models, designed for the type of aircraft you fly:
TAS600
List Price $8,490

TAS605
$10,990

TAS615
$14,990

TAS620
$20,990

Range

7nm

13nm

17nm

21nm

Rel. Alt.

3,500ft

5,500ft

10,000ft

10,000ft

Service Ceiling Heading ADS-B Upgradeable Target Market

18,500ft

55,000ft

55,000ft

55,000ft

No Yes Price sensitive customers Singleengine piston Makes active TAS available for virtually ANY light GA airplane

Yes Yes Mid-Performance single-engine pistons Helicopters Price Sensitive Turbo operators

Yes Yes High Performance singles & twins Turbo Props

Yes Yes Top of the line Twin Turbine s Light Jets

The TAS600, TAS605, TAS615, and TAS620 are designed to meet the specific needs of each class of aircraft. Each is designed to provide a full 30-second decision time at a closure rate of up to 1200 knots, just like TCAS I. TAS600-series traffic systems interrogate transponders from nearby aircraft within their respective coverage volume (shown above), and provide a warning to the flight crew when the calculated time to closest approach (CPA) of any intruder and the protected area around the aircraft reaches the 30-second threshold. When the FAA evaluated the TAS during initial TSO certification trials in the LA valley, they stated that it is obvious that within the cone of interest, the Avidyne system is performing far in excess of the Advisory Circular requirement.

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Patented Top and Bottom Antennas Like the dual-antenna architecture of more expensive TCAS systems used in Airliners and Corporate jets, Avidynes top and bottom directional antennas interrogate and receive replies from threat aircraft transponders above and below the aircraft. This dualantenna architecture is designed to minimize surveillance interference from your own airframe.

The top antenna provides directional surveillance to the front and aft on the aircraft. The bottom antenna provides directional surveillance to the left and right of the aircraft.This dual-antenna architecture provides greater accuracy for range and bearing resolution of intruder aircraft.

Advantages of Dual Antenna system

Single-antenna systems The interrogation signals from singleantenna systems may not always receive replies due to airframe shadowing, or they can miss replies from aircraft beneath the host aircraft.

Patented Top & Bottom Antennas Avidynes TAS600 sends out interrogation pulses and listens for replies from other aircraft 360 around the host aircraft.

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Avidynes Heads-Up Audible Position Alerting Safety is not limited to visual interpretation, which is why Heads-Up Audible Position Alerting is incorporated into all TAS600 Series systems. Heads-Up Audible Position Alerting provides ATC-like callouts of intruding traffic, annunciating the threat alert including clock position, relative vertical position and distance of any threat aircraft within the surveillance envelope, thus reducing visual overload. With Heads Up Audible Position Alerting, the TAS600 clearly alerts the pilot to an imminent threat:

Traffic, One Oclock! High! Three Miles

The TAS600 Series eliminates the added step of acquiring intruder aircraft on a display and then visually locating the threat. With the TAS600 Series, you can now simply, HEAR AND ACQUIRE.

Active Interrogation All TAS600 systems search the sky in real-time in any radar or non-radar environment. The interrogation of ATC, military radar, and other active collision avoidance systems is continuously sent up to 56 times per second by the TAS600 and can receive replies from Mode A, C, or S transponders. The TAS600, TAS605, TAS615 and TAS620 are designed to meet the specific needs of each class of aircraft, providing a full 30-second decision time at a closure rate of up to 1200 knots. TAS600 series traffic systems interrogate transponders from nearby aircraft within their respective coverage volume, and provide a warning to the flight crew when the calculated time to closest approach (CPA) of any intruder and the protected area around the aircraft reaches the 30-second threshold. TAS600 - ADS-B Upgradeability All TAS600 systems are upgradeable to TAS600A, which adds ADS-B In. Capability. Allows for composite display of ADS-B traffic as well as real-time onboard TAS traffic on currently-compatible displays Uses 1090MHz Band Provides dual-antenna diversity as defined by DO-260B Complements ADS-B Out handled by compatible transponder & WAAS GPS

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Avidyne TAS600-Series Features & Functions:

Ground Mode Ground Mode enables the system to ignore traffic on the ground and mute audio announcement while displaying traffic more than two hundred feet above the ground eliminating nuisance alerts. This feature is important as the aircraft taxis out, especially at uncontrolled airports. The Weight on Wheels mode will automatically enable and disable Ground Mode. Approach Mode The Approach Mode, when engaged, permits the TAS600 Series to ignore traffic on the ground during the approach phase of a flight eliminating nuisance alerts. At times the pilot may desire to see traffic during approach, with this in mind, the system was engineered as a pilot selectable option. Weight on Wheels This is a discrete input which automatically switches the TAS600 system into Ground Mode upon landing, minimizing any distraction from ground traffic. Traffic above the host aircraft is still shown on the multifunction display, without audio warnings. This also allows for continued situational awareness when preparing for departure. Audio Yoke-Mounted Mute and Volume Control The TAS600 Series is the only TAS system available with an audio volume control enabling the announcement to be heard by the pilot and crew but not necessarily heard by passengers. Also available is a yoke-mounted mute button which allows the system to be muted when needed. If another Traffic Alert (TA) is detected, the TAS600 system will automatically disengage the mute and announce the threat and updated intruder position. N-Number Capability Mode S transponder-equipped aircraft have the ability to transmit their N-number, which can be decoded by the TAS600 system. This number can be viewed on compatible multifunction displays when interfaced to the TAS600 via its RS232 data bus output. Most Display Options The TAS600 Series provides industry-standard ARINC 429 and RS232 display outputs and has the most display options available for TAS systems. With interfaces to the displays of over 15 popular display manufacturers, including Avidynes Entegra & R9, EX600 and EX5000, Aspen EFDs, Garmin GTN and GNS Series, G500/600 and G900/1000, its a pretty safe bet that the TAS600 can connect to your display with ease.

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Top 5 Reasons to Consider TAS600 Series

Safety
The foremost concern when choosing a traffic system for your aircraft. Customers want peace of mind and protection for them, their family, their plane Active-Surveillance means no dependence on ground-based systems Dual antenna systems provide best signal coverage, reduce shadowing TAS600 Series are easiest dual-antenna TAS systems to install. TAS600 Series does not require a separate power amplifier TAS600 Series only needs 4 coaxial antenna cables (versus 8 or 12) TAS600 Series has most display interface options (RS-232 & ARINC 429) Provides N-Reg and Squawk Code read out of Mode S-equipped Targets Ground & Approach Modes eliminate nuisance alerts

Ease of Installation

Functionality

Price
At $8,490, TAS600 Series offers lowest price point available for activesurveillance traffic. Four different price/performance points to match the mission profile of the aircraft TAS600 Series are smallest, lightest, and most affordable TAS systems on the market today. Experience Avidyne has over 10,000 Traffic Systems in Service including: US Navy
V-22 Osprey SH-60 Sea Hawk EC120's, AS350's, Blackhawks, C206, C210, King Airs AS350's AS350's Cessna 206's & Helicopters AS350's 6-SEP Cessna's & 1 Navajo

Cessna Aircraft
Cessna 350 & 400 SR20 & SR22 DA20, DA40 & DA42 EC135's EC145's, and EC155's EA500 Spirit KC-100 PA-46 Matrix

US Customs & Homeland Security LAPD

Cirrus Aircraft Diamond Aircraft Eurocopter Extra Aircraft KAI

LA County Sheriff California Highway Patrol Dekalb County - GA Florida Highway Patrol Ohio State Highway Patrol SEP Cessna's & Eurocopters German Border Patrol EC135's EC145's, and EC155's

Piper Aircraft Baltimore City Police

EC120's Baltimore County Police AS350's

Maryland State Police

Eurocopter AS365's

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Why should I install a traffic system on my airplane? The most feared of all flying incidents is the mid-air collision. Even when we are vigilant in our See and Avoid technique, we fear what we cant control; the occurrence of the other guy who might not be as diligent as us. Perhaps the fear is out of proportion to the actual threat, but nonetheless it is regarded one of deadliest flying hazards. Its obvious that mid-airs happen when they are least expected. The pilots responsibility is to visually scan for traffic, and even the best set of eyes can miss a fast-moving approaching aircraft. This presents a real need for a traffic advisory system. Throughout the years, statistics have proven that these systems have decreased the total number of mid-air collisions. Dare to Compare Aircraft owners now have the advantage of installing the most technologically advanced traffic advisory system at a very affordable cost. Avidyne has designed the TAS600 Series with safety as the predominant feature. And starting at only $8,490, the TAS600 is the most affordable active TAS system in the general aviation marketplace. And its fully upgradeable to ADS-B! We encourage you to compare features, functions, technology and value. Consider the TAS600 Series for installation in your aircraft. TAS600 is the smallest, lightest, best performing, and most affordable active traffic system available. With Avidynes FlySafe Package Pricing, the savings can be considerable when the TAS600 system is bundled with an EX600 MFD and an MLB700 Broadcast Datalink Receiver.

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Comparison Chart
Avidyne TAS600 Suggested List Price Active Interrogation Voice Annunciation Audible Position Alerting or equivalent Top and Bottom Directional Antennas Altitude Alerting Range Number of Targets Displayed Number of Targets Tracked Ground Mode Avidyne TAS605 Avidyne TAS615 Avidyne TAS620

$8,490 Yes Yes Yes Standard Yes Yes w/ATD150 7nm

$10,990 Yes Yes Yes Standard Yes Yes w/ATD150 13nm

$14,990 Yes Yes Yes Standard Yes Yes w/ATD150 17nm

$20,990 Yes Yes Yes Standard Yes Yes w/ATD150 21nm

30 using Arinc 429, 9 using RS-232 50 Yes 50 Yes 50 Yes 50 Yes

Approach Mode Yoke Mount Mute N-Number Capability Target Transponder Ident Squawk ADS-B Capable System Weight

Yes Yes Yes Yes w/ATD or MHD w/ATD or MHD w/ATD or MHD w/ATD or MHD

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes Upgradeable Upgradeable Upgradeable Upgradeable

8.71lbs 8.71lbs 8.71lbs 8.7lbs

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Skywatch HP

Honeywell KTA 870

Garmin GTA800

Garmin GTA820

$15,990 Yes Yes Optional VIP

No No

$20,990 Yes Yes VIP

No No

$24,690 Yes Yes

No

$9,995 Yes Yes Yes Optional (+ $1,085)

No

$19,995 Yes Yes Yes Optional (+ $1,085)

No

Yes No

11 nm 10 30 No No No No No No 8.95lbs

35 nm 10 35 No No No No No Yes Upgradeable 8.95lbs

40 nm 30 60 No No No No No No 15.20 lbs

12nm 30 60 Yes
No

40nm 30 60 Yes
No

Yes

Yes

ADS-B Targets ADS-B Targets Only Only No No

Yes
12.34lbs

Yes
14.24lbs

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