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Using GPS for position, speed and direction could revolutionize [[air traffic control]]. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 11:32, 27 March 2007 (EDTS | Using GPS for position, speed and direction could revolutionize [[air traffic control]]. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 11:32, 27 March 2007 (EDTS | ||
| − | Since English is the official language there, why don't we require all pilots to train here, or, if necessary, in England. We have lots of flight schools, and it would be good for the economy to bring in foreigners on legal, limited visas, train them at our flight schools using proper English, then let them back out into the world to fly safely.[[User:Saved|Saved]] 16:04, 28 March 2007 (EDT) | + | Since English is the official language there, why don't we require all pilots to train here, or, if necessary, in England. We have lots of flight schools, and it would be good for the economy to bring in foreigners on legal, limited visas, train them at our flight schools using proper English, then let them back out into the world to fly safely. Also, since the government sets requirements for visas, like attending school, etc, why not at least have them visit a few churches while they are here. It couldn't hurt, and it might help.[[User:Saved|Saved]] 16:04, 28 March 2007 (EDT) |
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As a software engineer interested in traffic safety, this report intrigues me. Did you know that GPS is accurate enough to tell whether a plane is on the runway, about to turn on to it, or taking off?
You only need accuracy to within 50 feet for that, and GPS is much more accurate. All GPS devices I've seen also can calculate speed and direction.
Using GPS for position, speed and direction could revolutionize air traffic control. --Ed Poor 11:32, 27 March 2007 (EDTS
Since English is the official language there, why don't we require all pilots to train here, or, if necessary, in England. We have lots of flight schools, and it would be good for the economy to bring in foreigners on legal, limited visas, train them at our flight schools using proper English, then let them back out into the world to fly safely. Also, since the government sets requirements for visas, like attending school, etc, why not at least have them visit a few churches while they are here. It couldn't hurt, and it might help.Saved 16:04, 28 March 2007 (EDT)