Video tip: 5 real-world ADS-B weather scenarios
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Being able to receive ADS-B radar imagery on your iPad may seem like the best innovation since GPS, but it can also lead you down the wrong path if you’re not aware of its capabilities and inherent limitations. Here’s a look at five different real-world flying scenarios to help you better understand how to properly use it when flying near precipitation and convective weather.
Bret is a senior vice president at Sporty's and senior flight instructor for Sporty's Academy. In addition to Bret's teaching responsibilities, Bret leads Sporty's video production and app development team and serves as editor of iPad Pilot News. As an airline transport pilot, Bret is a senior captain in Sporty's corporate flight department.
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