Like me, youve probably been using the FAAs free traffic and flight information. The two services, TIS-B and FIS-B, respectively, comprise the basic benefits the typical GA operator can expect from ADS-B IN, a component of the FAAs NextGen ATC system. Theyre available now, well in advance of the FAAs 2020 mandate to install and use the other component, ADS-B OUT.
The FAA's early release of ADS-B IN services (TIS-B, FIS-B) is criticized as a strategic misstep because these services are deemed subpar, not better than existing alternatives, and only advisory, offering little tangible benefit for General Aviation (GA).
General Aviation pilots face a significant financial burden to comply with the ADS-B OUT mandate, with concerns that this investment provides no new operational benefits or airspace access for GA, unlike the advanced tools promised to airlines.
There is a strong call for the FAA to re-evaluate the ADS-B implementation for GA, demanding a clear and tangible return on investment for the mandated equipment, as the current ADS-B IN benefits alone are considered insufficient.
Like me, youve probably been using the FAAs free traffic and flight information. The two services, TIS-B and FIS-B, respectively, comprise the basic benefits the typical GA operator can expect from ADS-B IN, a component of the FAAs NextGen ATC system. Theyre available now, well in advance of the FAAs 2020 mandate to install and use the other component, ADS-B OUT.
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