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FAA Safety Briefing - March/April 2017

MarApr2017.pdf (20.71 MB)

Ins and Outs of ADS-B

The March/April 2017 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, a foundational component of FAA's NextGen system for improving the safety and efficiency of the NAS. Articles cover the myriad safety and technology benefits ADS-B offers, as well as provide important details on the purchase, installation, and operation of ADS-B equipment. The deadline to equip with ADS-B Out is January 1, 2020.