The Future of GPS?

In January a software upgrade designed to support a new generation of GPS satellites called Block IIF was installed resulting in the failure of over 10,000 US military GPS recievers.  While civilian receivers were not affected in January, the next steps in this process may have profound implications for civilian GPS users including pilots who [...]

California Chooses Air Safety Over Birds..At Last

Over 200 people have lost their lives since 1988 because of airborne collisions with birds…..In California, Sacramento is the leader with over 1470 bird strikes recorded at Sacramento International Airport from 1990 to 2008…. On January 1, 2010, a new law gives California airports the right and responsibility to eliminate bird hazards, even if it means killing the birds.

How Safe are Small Airplanes?

                                                                                    Return to www.planesgalore.com General aviation airplanes have one of the world’s best safely records among all forms of public transportation.  In fact, since 1950, the accident rate per 100,000 flying hours is down by more than 93%. Some of us will always feel a little nervous about flying in small airplanes.  But here are a few [...]