How Do Airliners Navigate the North Atlantic?
Today, inertial reference systems (IRSs) that include laser-ring gyros operate within three separate onboard inertial reference units (IRUs).
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Engine Troubleshooting in Double Time
With my Piper Arrow loaded to its full capacity of four people (including me, two journalists, and an environmental executive director), the Lycoming IO-360 engine decided it no longer wanted to participate at full power.
ADS-B: Is Big Brother Really Watching?
The NextGen air traffic control system has been a long time coming.
SmartSky, Flightcell Demonstrate Ingenuity at AEA Convention
More than 130 companies exhibited their wares at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) convention this week in Orlando.
Aircraft Electronics Association Convention Opens in Orlando
During the opening presentation, 33 new products from various aviation companies were introduced.
On Being a Passenger
A retired commercial pilot takes a trip to Iceland in a non-flying seat.
