WAAS approaches
 

has anyone here actually shot one? In the Merlin we have a 530/430 deck. They are supposed to be upgradeable to shoot WAAS approaches. Any REAL idea on when they will be upgradeable. It should cost around $1500 each.

My long range nav teacher told us in class this Spring that the Senate concluded to "reduce & restrict WAAS funding". That's the only information I know about it, and it's pretty old too, dated Sept 03. I'm positive that someone else knows more about that situation now.

I haven't shot a WAAS approach yet, even though they have 2 in Fargo, ND; RNAV (GPS) RWY 18 & 36.

Yea they have one here too in Del Rio.

There's no shortage of new WAAS approaches. The FAA is cranking them out as fast as possible. You can check the status of new LPV approaches at the link below.

http://gps.faa.gov/CapHill/indexApproach.htm