ATM Modernization Perspectives: Tracking Down Turbulence Doppler windshear radar systems on board airliners may soon be used to predict turbulence associated with stormy weather as well, thanks to research done by…
ATM Modernization Perspectives: RCAT-Tool to Achieve GATM To fly the fastest, most efficient routes worldwide, air traffic control (ATC) organizations are mandating that aircraft be equipped with sophisticated avionics. Consequently, the U.S.…
Business & GA Scan FlightLogic on Helos Chelton Flight Systems' electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) with synthetic vision recently received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval in a helicopter. The…
Editor's Note RF Connectors: SSMA, SMA, ETC. In my last column (July 2003), we looked at the design issues associated with popular N, BNC and TNC radio frequency (RF) coax connectors. This…
Business & GA Europe’s Answer: UAVs in Controlled Airspace Europe’s experience of operating unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) within its controlled airspace is considerable. Predators, Hunters and other UAVs operating during the conflicts in Kosovo…
Editor's Note Calendar September 8-12 University of Kansas Aerospace Short Courses: "Aviation Weather Hazards," Seattle; "Digital Flight Control Systems: Analysis and Design," San Diego; "Flight Test Principles and…