WOW.... TLS and ILS being replaced with that. I am only somewhat aware of the limitations of GPS, I can only imagine some of the countermeasures they would have to impliment to keep it as close to a quality landing as possible in all conditions.
Only perquisite to become head of important governmental agencies like the FAA or the FCC is to help the president get elected. Wasn't that bad under Bush, FAA was against GPS for the reasons given, sure changed under Obama, put idiots in charge, not only at the top, but all the way down the ladder. Was thinking about quitting anyway, a lot easier to deal with intelligent people than idiots. Didn't know a darn thing about avionics, more critical on if the grass was cut properly or maybe we should planting some flowers, not kidding on this.
ILS with GS is required for each end of the runway, for major airports had to be inspected weekly, around her monthly. #M system using one VHS antenna can control as many as 28 runway systems, and yes, its a lot cheaper, claim to be maintenance free, but so are car batteries. One terrorist with a simple to make VHS transmitter can jam an entire airport or even cause crashes. Just a minor problem when we have a complete idiot for president. And trying to transmit important navigation during even a not so distant lightning storm is pure insanity.
Suppose to take effect in 2012, but many airports are already jumping the gun, local budgets are seeing a very minor damage. Under Bush, no money for new equipment, but plenty of money to put huge chain link fences around airports. Like some terrorist would swipe a hang glider and crash into the Sears Tower. Had to carry spare padlocks along and my made in the USA bolt cutter just to get in with all those locked gates.
All ground approach equipment lighting or navigation had to be installed with frangible post, then that put a 4" steel post for a fence right next to it buried in concrete. Can you imagine what six miles of fence cost?
Throughout my work history getting laid off, never was canned, thought it was the end of the world, but always found something better. So in effect, was doing me a favor. Sure the OP doesn't want to be told what to do by some a$$hole, would be on his back constantly so he couldn't even do his job right.
Even a long time ago, came to the realize was not living in the land of the free and the home of the brave. With any job, working for a dictatorship, tell you how to dress, how to behave, where you have to be, what time you are expected to show up, have complete control over your life in just about any aspect.
Ha, like to think when I was planted here, was put in what they call a daycare center during WWII, then law required 13 years of school, then drafted into the military. Was almost 25 years old before I could finally make my own decisions with zero experience on this. Only to get a job working for a dictator.
So where is this freedom?
Wife and I are talking about leaving this country if Hillary or Cruze gets elected, had enough of this BS.
