FreeFlight Systems Announces Partnership with Blackhawk Modifications

July 22, 2015
FreeFlight Systems announced today that they are providing their ADS-B systems as a part of a bundled package that Blackhawk Modifications is now offering to engine upgrade customers.

FreeFlight Systems announced today that they are providing their ADS-B systems as a part of a bundled package that Blackhawk Modifications is now offering to engine upgrade customers. As a global provider of NextGen solutions, FreeFlight believes that this collaboration with a worldwide leader in engine performance upgrades offers the latest in technology and flight safety in a single, convenient installation.

As an added value option, Blackhawk engine upgrade customers will receive the RANGR FDL-1090-TX Mode S extended squitter transponder, 1201 WAAS/GPS sensor and GPS antenna. The package also includes a FreeFlight 978 MHz receiver - the FDL-978-RX. This complete package offers full ADS-B capability - ADS-B compliance that meets the 2020 mandate, with the added benefit of subscription-free weather and traffic information.  

The RANGR FDL-1090-TX is one of the smallest Mode S extended squitter transponders for GA aircraft. The system includes a compact panel-mounted controller and built-in altitude encoder. The controller's intuitive controls feature positive-control knobs and push buttons for squawk codes, IDENT, VFR and for viewing ADS-B position data on a sunlight-readable, backlit LCD display. Designed for straightforward installation, the system's remote transponder may be mounted anywhere within the airframe.  

About FreeFlight Systems

FreeFlight Systems designs and manufactures high-performance avionics for flight safety and for delivering 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 rule-compliant UAT ADS-B system. FreeFlight Systems produces a range of high quality, American-made, competitively priced systems for installation in all aircraft types. For more information, please visit www.freeflightsystems.com.