Improvements in the (hotels) Air Traffic Control System

September 30th, 2008 admin Posted in travel |

By Peter Salmonford

The current airway system relies on a huge network of VCR stations that was and is, I think, a logical method to direct aircraft around the country, but the advent of modem navigation technology, such as the GPS and the Inertial Navigation System, now permit aircraft to operate completely independent of ground-based VCR stations.

More importantly, these technologies allow aircraft to operate point to point instead of relying on the current maze of airways, saving both time and fuel.

While the term free flight suggests point-to-point service, the term embraces a series of technological and procedural changes that, if we take them all together, fundamentally affect the current proven method of safely separating and guiding aircraft across the system. It really does represent a rather dramatic change in current practice.

In my mind, the question of the hour is how and if FAA should shift from the current air traffic control regime to an advanced and more efficient system without undermining safety, and that, I think, has to be the bottom line in any conclusion in this area. The implications of free flight are undeniably attractive, but implementing these changes requires extraordinary changes in the management of air traffic and an exhaustive validation of the technologies upon which free flight reUes.

We have seen the airline business lose billions of dollars over the last few years. We have seen various estimates from $3.5 to $5 billion in excess annual costs to the airline industry every year due to the current air traffic control approach.

The problem is that this is a major controllable cost, and what the major airlines have talked about in the last 2 years is basically only one controllable cost: labor. And what we have had is labor unions and other employees giving up hard-earned wages and work rules in exchange for keeping their companies alive. If we had a free flight system, they would not have had to do that.

Free flight is just one of the topics that Peter likes to write about. Check out his other articles about Fuel Cell Cars, HHO Gas and DUI charges.

Different Ways to Travel Around the World
By Musa Aykac

More than ever before we are able to travel the world and see sights and places that a century ago was not even possible. If you are planning to see the world, then you have a variety of different travelling options to choose from, including but not limited to air, rail and car travel. We will now take a look at these three options, just that extra bit more in depth.

First and foremost the biggest and quickest form of travel is by air, whether this be aeroplane or helicopter. Air travel is now a multi million pound industry and has grown leaps and bounds over the past few years. The most major impact in the last decade would have to be in the form of budget airlines. Budget airlines basically offer a no frills alternative which will give you a massive saving on your pocket.

Next we take a look at the option for travelling by rail; although the trip may be considerably longer you will reap a whole new world of benefits. Not only will you be able to view the different aspects of scenery surrounding you. But you will also get the chance to jump off the train, for a few hours and take in the sites of each magnificent location.

Finally if you are feeling totally adventurous, you will be able to travel to your destination by car. Travelling by car is a great way to see how different societies live, and to take in different cultures. Being able to stop in each town, throughout each country is a great experience, but just make sure that before you leave for your destination, that you have a perfect working car, as you do not want to be left stranded in the middle of no where.

There are hundreds of more ways to explore the world such as cruises, which will in fact give you a wonderful sea experience. You can get various cruises that will take you to the Caribbean islands, as well as other different tropical islands. Besides that you can also go canoeing around the world or motor biking or even pedal biking. The possibilities are endless and who knows where we will be travelling in another century. Possibly the option of space travel, and space paradise would be an option for many people, we may well see budget space travel come into act, giving everyone the opportunity to see the earth from a different view.

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