Tag Archives: navigate

Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) and General Aviation

Posted on November 4, 2009 by av8er

The other day I wrote about how the JDPO is working hard to design the future of aviation, and how the NextGen is going to address the issues related to the safety, capacity and efficiency of the national airspace system while providing a flexible, expandable platform to accommodate future air traffic growth. You can read my article on NextGen Air Transportation System by clicking here.

The more I am learning about this, the more I worry about that who is going to fix all these avionics when they break down. There is already an extreme shortage of aviation mechanics, and these guys are not even trained to repair avionics! And to be able to repair avionics, one doesn’t even have to be an aircraft or aviation mechanic. Continue reading →

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Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)

Posted on November 3, 2009 by av8er

In one of my previous articles we talked about the NextGen; Next Generation Air Transportation System, and how it is working towards making the future of the air navigation in aviation industry better, safer and automated. We have also talked … Continue reading →

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History of Flight

Posted on October 8, 2009 by av8er

From prehistoric times, humans have watched the flight of birds, longed to imitate them, but lacked the power to do so. Logic dictated that if the small muscles of birds can lift them into the air and sustain them, then … Continue reading →

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Pilot Checklist – ANCM

Posted on October 5, 2009 by av8er

Huh? What the heck is ANCM = P 4? You see, in aviation, there are a whole bunch of acronyms and memory aids that are used by the pilots and other crew to assist with daily routine items. And this … Continue reading →

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