If it is passed, the bill would require Ligado to pay any costs associated with GPS interference from its recently approved 5G wireless network.
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Research continues in quest to end traffic jams at airports
Information collected in the survey will help MITRE in development of its Pacer platform, a web-based application that allows pilots to submit their departure readiness information and receive more accurate data about demand at the airport. The idea is that pilots can put in when they would like to depart and immediately see how much traffic is expected at the airport at that time. If it’s busy, they can rethink their schedule.
Pilot crashes after losing control on approach to airport
The pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons.
Picture of the Day: Une belle Swift!
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “While doing some research on first flights of the Globe Swift, I received this wonderful photo from Swift owner and pilot Dominique Etourneau, based in Toussus le Noble (LFPN) near Paris. Intrigued by the parking surface, I asked Dominique if it perhaps dated to World War II. The answer is below:
Opera’s high flying star
Opera star Michael Fabiano, a private pilot who just earned his instrument rating, finds many parallels between his two obsessions: Flying and singing.
Having trouble understanding why flight training is under attack?
Have you heard of the threat to flight training but just aren’t sure what the full story is? A new podcast episode explains it in detail in just 30 minutes.
While future remains uncertain at PHDH, tenants get reprieve on evictions
A June 30 eviction date has been pushed to Dec. 31 as negotiations on the fate of the airfield — which is the number one drop zone for skydivers in the world — continue.
Sporty’s launches free home flight simulator guide
The free guide contains more than six hours of video content covering product reviews, tutorials, and software configuration. A resource section with a flight sim buyer’s guide, webinars, and training guide are also included.
Experimental’s test flight goes awry
The pilot’s excessive brake application during landing on a short runway due to his lack of familiarity with the toe brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.