Did you know that Class A airspace is the highest level of controlled airspace in the United States? It encompasses all #airspace above 18,000 feet MSL up to flight level 600 (60,000 feet MSL) across the United States, excluding certain designated areas such as special use airspace and airports with specific airspace requirements. In Class A airspace, aircraft must operate under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), meaning they rely solely on their instruments for navigation and control. Air traffic controllers manage Class A airspace meticulously, using sophisticated radar and communication systems to maintain safe separation between aircraft. #Pilots flying in this airspace must hold an instrument rating and follow strict altitude assignments and routing instructions. Stay tuned for more insights into the fascinating world of #aviation! ✈️ #StratusFinancial #aviationdaily #flightschool
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Nice video to understand (ehh..), how information gathering to keep informed pilots and systems about aircraft attitude and position. Surely not enough but at least gives some clue. I like it.
Today I would like to draw attention to the INS (Inertial Navigation System), which is used to measure acceleration and velocity in order to determine the orientation and position of the aircraft. Currently, every aircraft is equipped with this type of system. Its advantage is its independence from other systems and the impossibility of interference, as can be done in the case of GPS, and it is also more accurate than GNSS. Below is the link to the article and video about this system: https://lnkd.in/de_4KwDp Author of the video: FlyByMax I invite you to discuss this system and share your knowledge. #aviation #airplanes #testpilot #flighttest #militaryaviation
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