The addition of the dual band receiver, i.e. 1090, will be a significant safety improvement. My non-towered airport, Marana, AZ (KAVQ), has a wild mix of activity including jumpers, nearby aerobatic box, ultra lights, nordo traffic, an occasional balloon and biz jets. Airplanes near pattern altitude presently are below radar coverage (ADSB 978 also spotty) so often not displayed on my single band Dynon. Particularly worrisome are the high speed biz jets, most all of which are 1090 ES-out equipped. When I install the dual band receiver I'll be able to "see" these guys, even at my "six" regardless of their (or my) altitude. I make a month-long trip each year to the upper mid-west where I use mostly non-towered airports, many of which are served by regional carriers. ADSB coverage in the upper mid-west leaves a lot to be desired so around these airports these airplanes simply don't show. With the addition of 1090 capabilities I should display these planes via direct airplane to airplane ADSB, no ATC radar or no ADSB ground antennas needed. From comments I've heard from local pilots and from pilots on the various blogs and forums, I don't think the significance of the dual band feature is fully understood. Thanks again, Dynon.
