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WHAT DOES THE OPEN SKIES AGREEMENT MEAN FOR AIRLINES?
What is Open Skies? The Open Skies agreement seeks minimization of government control of cargo, passenger, and passenger-cargo air transportation and creation of a true free-market for the air travel industry. The open skies policy can also apply to the air transport of military personnel. To make the policy effective, an agreement must be made
- June 7, 2017
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FOD NEWS: FIXING THE F-35
The F-35 Lightning II has been described as “revolutionary”, capabilities include advanced electronic warfare for enemy tracking, exceptional data capture using integrated sensors, and unparalleled stealth to avoid detection by enemy radar (just to name a few). Shortly after release, fifteen F-35 aircraft were grounded and production put on hold. FOD News Many supporters of
- June 7, 2017
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COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT AUTOMATED FLIGHT SYSTEMS
What is Autopilot? Autopilot is not an automated replacement for an actual pilot. One of the most prevalent misconceptions about automated flight systems is that a pilot is not actually needed for today’s commercial flights. Every automated system relies on input from the flight crew. The pilot or co-pilot inputs parameters and commands into each
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- Altitude Flight LevelsIn aviation, there are many types of altitudes with their own meanings and uses. In its general term, altitude can be defined as an aircraft’s vertical distance above a fixed datum, typically the ground level or sea level. Flight Levels define altitude differently. Flight Levels refer to an aircraft’s vertical distance referenced to a standard […]
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