Stratus Stratus ES provides a simple all-in-one solution. The unit was built without GPS in order to provide affordable ADS-B Out to aircraft owners who have already invested in WAAS GPS. Stratus ES will make an aircraft rule-compliant when paired with any of the following navigators:
Stratus ES (ADS-B OUT)
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Note: Unit can only be sold for experimental aircraft.
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The difference is in the Transponder. ESG has a built in GPS receiver that will allow connection to a WAAS GPS antenna. The ES will need a WAAS GPS source.
Per the manufacturer, the Garmin 496 is not on the list of compatible devices/apps. You can use the GDL 50 p/n: 11-16232