KR>Re: uAvionix skyBeacon software patch

2021-10-07 Thread Flesner
Often on the net the question is asked "can the KR qualify as light sport"?  Another option might be "self-launching motor glider". Here are the requirements. (  The FAA policy staff has confirmed to EAA that the previously referenced advisory circular, AC 21.17-2, remains valid guidance des

KR>Re: uAvionix skyBeacon software patch

2021-10-06 Thread Jerry Pryce via KRnet
The software patch applies to both the tailBeacon and skyBeacon and is a requirement of the continuing airworthiness of the units.Jerry Pryce  Thanks, Jeff.  That is for "Tailbeacon".  I have "Skybeacon" the wingtip unit but it looks like the updates are identical.  I'll download to my laptop and

KR>Re: uAvionix skyBeacon software patch from 10/15/2020

2021-10-05 Thread Flesner
On 10/5/2021 6:04 PM, Jeff Scott wrote: The software patch and update instructions can be found at the address below. Quite frankly, the changes are almost meaningless to anyone other than the FAA rules folks and will not change the way your unit works in ADS-B "required" airspace at all. Yo