Helicopter in DC plane crash was flying twice as high as it should have, lacked new tech as FAA nixes all chopper traffic near collision site
The military helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight over Washington, DC, was flying nearly twice as high ...
DC plane crash: Mapping the flight paths that put jet and helicopter on collision course
The collision occurred in airspace that is difficult to navigate. Flight data, video and air traffic control audio show how the tragedy unfolded.
Here’s What Air Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems Can And Can’t Do
Yesterday’s tragic mid-air collision between an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 regional jetliner and a U.S. Army H-60 ...
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Aviation expert discusses deadly midair collision between passenger jet, military helicopter in DC
In the last few years, commercial and private aircraft have been equipped with transponders that transmit both location and altitude. This information is transmitted to everyone, including on ...
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Not Just 7700: 5 Other Notable Aviation Squawk Codes
A transponder is crucial for identifying aircraft ... These are the five most important squawk codes used in aviation: Unfortunately, squawk codes are not entirely standardized.
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How to set up aircraft equipment codes in aviation apps to file VFR/IFR flight plans
Filing a VFR or IFR flight plan today is a breeze with today's aviation iPad apps, but entering all the required aircraft ...