The FAA is taking first steps towards lightening up on the use of electronic devices like tablets and mp3 players on take-offs and landings. Finally, some good news for Alec Baldwin.
I guess it pays to have Words with Friends in High Places.
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Showing posts with label FAA. Show all posts
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
“Laser Battles”
The FAA reports that laser pointers hitting the cockpits of airplanes in flight are increasing. Due to the potential danger of temporarily blind a pilot, the FAA is raising the current civil fine of $11,000 up to having a plane crash into you and your laser pointer.
If laser attacks on planes continue to increase, the airlines will start fighting back by imposing laser shield fees on all passengers.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
“Keep Your Eyes on the Air”
In Alaska, two small airplanes collided midair, but miraculously, neither plane sustained serious damage and both landed safely. Even more amazing, no one immediately got out to look at the damage.
Though there were no injuries, both pilots could still wind up in trouble, for leaving the scene of an accident.
Because of the danger of collisions like this in the area known as Lake Clark Pass, The FAA wants to erect a warning sign 25,000 feet high.
Both pilots agree, from now on, no texting while flying.
Friday, January 14, 2011
“Un-manned Power”
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/surveillance/2011-01-13-drones_N.htm
Following the lead of the military, police agencies around the country are pushing the FAA to be allowed to use drone-surveillance from the air over domestic cities. Their reasoning, most of the people they would be surveying are also drones.
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