Quiz: Are you an ADS-B weather expert?
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The free datalink weather component of the ADS-B network has been a big hit with iPad pilots flying with portable ADS-B receivers. Test your knowledge on the system components and limitations in our latest quiz.
How often is the regional ADS-B radar imagery updated?
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ADS-B weather is broadcast over which frequency band?
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Which of the following is not available over the ADS-B weather datalink?
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You must be equipped with an ADS-B OUT transponder in order to receive ADS-B weather.
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What is the coverage area for U.S. ADS-B weather reception?
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What is the official term for the datalink weather component of ADS-B?
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How far out in front of your present position will you see the high-resolution regional radar imagery?
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You are required to have ADS-B IN weather reception capability when flying in Class B and C airspace.
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From a practial perspective, can you receive the ADS-B weather broadcast when flying at high altitudes?
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Are you an ADS-B weather expert?
You got out of 9 right!
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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Very useful, since I didn’t get many of the questions right. Keep up the good work.
Obviously I need more knowledge regarding ADSB, thanks for the quiz.
Al
Ouch. Very instructive. More education needed on my part.
What a great quiz. Realized I need to learn more.
Piece of cake , 9 out of 9
5 out of 9 means I need to learn a lot more as 2020 is a month away!
Agree with Gary. . . Didn’t do well in quize. TY for providing opportunities to improve.
I did awful. I need to study more.
Nice quiz. Helpfull
Since 150, 200 and 250 are between 100 to 300, the top answer in the “how far out” question would also be correct.