EC…


What’s that all about, then?


Confused or simply wondering what the fuss is all about? Well, it’s all a case of looking into the future


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lectronic conspicuity… it might be a heck of a mouthful simply to say, but it’s the cause of much flying bar talk; what is it really, is it


necessary, will the kit cost an arm and a leg and which system should I use anyway? The list of questions, comments and disagreements is endless… Well, before getting into the detail for those new to the topic let’s start by saying that electronic conspicuity is essentially an umbrella term for a range of technologies


to improve traffic awareness between aircraft. The aim is to change the axiom ‘See and Avoid’ to ‘See, Be Seen and Avoid’ without the weight and power requirements of a traditional transponder; in addition, such devices could also have the spin-offs of improved airspace access and potentially weather and flight information delivered to the user’s cockpit. And the cost? Far less than a transponder.


So why’s electronic conspicuity such an important coming concept? That’s


FUTURE VISION


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