Quiz: Flying with ADS-B weather and your iPad

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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 of the system components and limitations in our latest quiz.

How often is the regional ADS-B radar imagery updated?
How often is the regional ADS-B radar imagery updated?
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ADS-B weather is broadcast over which frequency band?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
From a practial perspective, can you receive the ADS-B weather broadcast when flying at high altitudes?
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For more information about portable ADS-B receivers, check out this detailed comparison here in our buyer’s guide: https://ipadpilotnews.com/2022/06/portable-ads-b-and-sirius-xm-receiver-buyers-guide/

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