ADS-B In provides what benefit to the pilot?

ADS-B In provides what benefit to the pilot?

• A. It receives broadcast traffic and weather information, displaying nearby aircraft and weather on cockpit displays.
• B. It transmits broadcast traffic to ATC.
• C. It replaces radar.
• D. It gathers maintenance data.

Answer: (A)

ADS-B In is the reception side of ADS-B, bringing in information broadcast by other equipped aircraft and weather data services. This lets you see nearby traffic and weather in the cockpit, typically displayed via TIS-B and FIS-B data, which enhances situational awareness without needing separate radar or external inputs. It does not transmit traffic to Air Traffic Control—ADS-B Out handles that—and it does not replace radar, since ATC radar surveillance remains in use. It also isn’t a maintenance data collection system.

ADS-B In is the reception side of ADS-B, bringing in information broadcast by other equipped aircraft and weather data services. This lets you see nearby traffic and weather in the cockpit, typically displayed via TIS-B and FIS-B data, which enhances situational awareness without needing separate radar or external inputs. It does not transmit traffic to Air Traffic Control—ADS-B Out handles that—and it does not replace radar, since ATC radar surveillance remains in use. It also isn’t a maintenance data collection system.