Flight Information Services Data Link (FISDL)

This viewgraph presentation provides an overview of the FAA's Flight Information Services Datalink (FISDL). This service provides a VHF broadcast from a network of ground stations to in-cockpit displays of General Aviation aircraft presenting flight information products nation wide. The FAA has agreed to the use by commercial industry of FAA-owned VHF data frequencies for transmittal of datalinked flight information . The partner companies develop, test, deploy and operate the information delivery network. The result is that private pilots are able to receive valuable flight information informing of potentially hazardous conditions and activities. Topics covered include: FIS POlicy Implementation, Key Provisions: FAA Commitments and Key Provisions: Provider commitments.