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What does ADS-B stand for?

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Automatic
Dependent
Surveillance
Broadcast

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What frequencies do ADS-B use?

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978/1090

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Which service do you get traffic alerts on?

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TIS-B

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Which service do you get weather products on, in flight?

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FIS-B

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What is the line of sight range of an ADS-B radio station?

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150NM

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What FAR applies to ADS-B out equipment requirements?

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§91.227

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What is the current date requirement for ADS-B installation and use?

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Jan 1, 2020

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Is ADS-B coverage available in Hawaii for both ground and Satellite?

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Yes

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Is ADS-B coverage available in Guam for both ground and Satellite?

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Yes

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Is ADS-B coverage available in Puerto Rico for both ground and Satellite?

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Yes

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Can ADS-B ground stations be installed on offshore rigs?

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Yes

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Where is ADS-B required?

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Class B, C airspace, within a Mode C Veil (up to 10,000ft), above the lateral boundaries of a class B/C airspace (up to 10,000ft), class E airspace at and above 10,000ft within the 48 states (excluding 2500ft from surface), Class E airspace at and above 3,000ft MSL over the Gulf of Mexico from coast out to 12nm.

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What aircraft does not need to meet ADS-B requirements?

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An aircraft that was not originally certificated with an electrical system, or that has not subsequently been certified with such a system installed, including balloons and gliders.

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Where must operations be conducted if your aircraft was not certified with ADS-B?

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Outside of class B/C airspace, below ceiling of class B/C airspace designated for an airport, or 10,000ft MSL, whichever is lower.

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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval

AIRMET

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Update Interval: As available

Transmission Interval: 5 min

Basic Product: Yes

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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval

AWW/WW

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Update Interval: As available, then at 15 min intervals for 1 hr

Transmission Interval: 5 min

Basic Product: No

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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval

Ceiling

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Update Interval: As available

Transmission Interval: 10 min

Basic Product: No

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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval

Convective SIGMET

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Update Interval: As available, then at 15 min intervals for 1 hr

Transmission Interval: 5 min

Basic Product: Yes

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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval

D-ATIS

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Update Interval: As available

Transmission Interval: 1 min

Basic Product: No

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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval

Echo Top

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Update Interval: 5 min

Transmission Interval: 5 min

Basic Product: No

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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval

METAR/SPECI

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Update Interval: 1 min (where available), As available otherwise

Transmission Interval: 5 min

Basic Product: Yes

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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval

MRMS NEXRAD (CONUS)

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Update Interval: 2 min

Transmission Interval: 15 min

Basic Product: Yes

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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval

MRMS NEXRAD (Regional)

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Update Interval: 2 min

Transmission Interval: 2.5 min

Basic Product: Yes

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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval

NOTAMS - TFR

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Update Interval: As Available

Transmission Interval: 10 min

Basic Product: Yes

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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval NOTAMS - D/FDC
Update Interval: As Available Transmission Interval: 10 min Basic Product: Yes
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval PIREP
Update Interval: As Available Transmission Interval: 10 min Basic Product: Yes
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval SIGMET
Update Interval: As available, then at 15 min intervals for 1 hr Transmission Interval: 5 min Basic Product: Yes
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval SUA Status
Update Interval: As available Transmission Interval: 10 min Basic Product: Yes
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval TAF/AMENDED
Update Interval: 6 hours (+/- 15 min) Transmission Interval: 10 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval Temperature Aloft
Update Interval: 12 hours (+/- 15 min) Transmission Interval: 10 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval TWIP (Terminal WX Information for Pilots) - descriptions of wind shear
Update Interval: As available Transmission Interval: 1 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval Winds Aloft
Update Interval: 12 hours (+/-15 min) Transmission Interval: 10 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval Lightning Strikes
Update Interval: 5 min Transmission Interval: 5 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval Turbulence
Update Interval: 1 min Transmission Interval: 15 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval Icing, Forecast Potential (FIP)
Update Interval: 60 min Transmission Interval: 15 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval Cloud Tops
Update Interval: 30 min Transmission Interval: 15 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval 1 minute AWOS
Update Interval: 1 min Transmission Interval: 10 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval Graphical-AIRMET
Update Interval: As available Transmission Interval: 5 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval Center Weather Advisory (CWA)
Update Interval: As available Transmission Interval: 10 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval Temporary Restricted Areas (TRA)
Update Interval: As available Transmission Interval: 10 min
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FIS-B Update/Transmission Interval Temporary Military Operations Areas (TMOA)
Update Interval: As available Transmission Interval: 10 min
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Update Interval
The rate at which the product data is available from the source
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Transmission Interval
The amount of time within which a new or updated product transmission must be completed (95%) and the rate at which the product is rebroadcast (95%).
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How accurate must update and transmission interval be accurate (in percentage)
95%
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NOTAM-D and NOTAM-FDC products broadcast via FIS-B are limited to those issued or effective within the past ____ days.
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Can the update and transmission intervals for the expanded set of basic meteorological products be adjusted by a vendor?
Yes; the FAA and vendor agreement on the final product formats and and performance requirements may be adjusted based on this agreement
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What does FIS-B stand for?
Flight Information Service Broadcast (FAA's version of FIS product)
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What is FIS?
Flight Information Service = a method of disseminating meteorological (MET) and aeronautical (AI) information to displays in the cockpit.
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What is the goal of FIS products?
To enhance pilot situational awareness, provide decision support tools, and improve safety.
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Are FIS intended to replace traditional pilot and controller/flight service specialist/aircraft dispatcher preflight briefings or inflight voice communications?
No; it is meant to help provide textual and graphical info that can help abbreviate and improve the usefulness of such communications. AUGMENTATION of existing structure
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DSP
Datalink Service Provider = deploy and maintain airborne, ground-based, and space-based infrastructure that supports the transmission of AI/MET info over one or more physical links. They may provide a free or for-fee service that permits users to uplink and downlink info. Ex. Free = FAA's FIS-B For Fee = Non-FAA FIS systems (Sirius XM?)
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AI
Aeronautical Information
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MET
Meteorological Information
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Is FIS-B airborne, ground-based, or space-based?
Ground Based
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UAT
ADS-B Universal Access Transceiver network = the ground-based broadcast system
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What is a limitation of FIS-B services
Line of sight
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Which ADS-B frequency is FIS-B provided through?
978 Mhz
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Non FAA FIS Systems
Other commercial vendors provide similar and different FIS data over other frequencies
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What should pilots be aware of when using Non FAA FIS systems?
They should be knowledgeable regarding WX services being provided since some vendors may be repackaging NWS sourced WX whiles others may alter the WX info to provide vendor specific reports and forecasts.
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What are the 3 data link modes for FIS
1. Broadcast Mode 2. Contract/Demand Mode 3. Contract/Update Mode
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Broadcast Mode
A one-way interaction in which AI and/or MET updates applicable to a designated geographic area are continuously transmitted (or transmitted and repeated at periodic intervals) to all aircraft capable of receiving the broadcast in the svc volume
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Contract/Demand Mode
A two-way interaction in which AI and/or MET info is transmitted to an aircraft in response to a specific request
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Contract/Update Mode
A two-way interaction that is an extension of Demand Mode. Initial reports are sent to an aircraft and subsequent updates or changes to the AI/MET info that meet contract criteria are automatically or manually sent to the aircraft.
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Should FIS serve as the sole source of aviation weather?
No
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What is one way FIS enhances pilots' situational awareness in combination with radio wx information?
They may alert pilots to specific areas of concern that will allow them to more accurately focus requests made to FSS or AOCC or ATC for updates.
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Tactical Avoidance of Severe Weather
Timeframe of less than 3 min
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Strategic Avoidance of Severe Weather
Timeframe of 20 min or more
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Should FIS aviation wx products (i.e. radar images) be used for tactical avoidance through a wx hazard area?
NO!
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FIS supports strategic wx decision making such as...
Route selection to avoid a wx hazard (TS etc. OR TFR maneuvering!) in its entirety
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Factors affecting how much information pilots should put on a FIS display at a time...
Phase of flight Single Pilot Operations Autopilot availability Class of Airspace Weather Conditions Encountered
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What should FIS-B users familiarize themselves with?...
Operational characteristics and limitations -System architecture -Service Environment -Product lifecycles -Modes of operation -Indications of system failure
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What type of NOTAM will be provided even if it is more than 30 days old?
TFR notams
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What type of NOTAM will be provided even if it is more than 30 days old?
TFR notams
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How should FIS-B malfunctions be reported?
By Radio or telephone to the nearest FSS facility or By sending an email to the ADS-B help desk at adsb@faa.gov
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What should be included in a FIS-B malfunction report?
1. Condition observed 2. Date and time of observation 3. Altitude and location of observation 4. Type and call sign of the aircraft; and 5. Type and software version of avionics

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