An FAA report says the relevant processes could be improved with a mix of new technologies and old, including the VHF radio already in most aircraft.
The pilot reports (PIREPs) system — in which pilots submit timely reports of in-flight weather conditions that are relayed to others using the National Airspace System — is outdated, error-prone and incompatible with the many other tasks required of pilots and air traffic controllers, a new report says.
Aviation Weather, Flight Planning, News
Developers of trajectory-based operations say the concept will enable forecasting of an aircraft’s exact position…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Ops, News
An electronic tablet became stuck beneath a control pedal, leading to the loss of control…
