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Speed limits in the sky

One of the most common questions that non-pilots ask is whether airplanes have to obey a speed limit like cars do. The answer, as with many things...
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Air traffic controllers remember 9/11 (video)

  • 9/11
  • September 6, 2011
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept.11 attacks on the World Trade Center, three air traffic controllers share how they became aware...
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Dormant African volcano erupts unexpectedly following a series of earthquakes

The once dormant Nabro volcano in the African Country of Eritrea erupted unexpectedly Sunday following a series of significant earthquakes. The...
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Chicago Class B airspace changes go into effect in October

The FAA has finally publicized the final ruling to alter the class B airspace over Chicago. The change is based on a variety of reasons but is...
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World's Busiest Air Traffic Control Facility Opens to Pilots for Tours

On Saturday, January 23rd, 2009, Southern California TRACON (SCT), the world’s busiest air traffic control facility, opened its doors to...
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Presidential TFR Busted twice

The very controversial Presidential TFR over Martha's Vineyard has claimed two more victims to add to the numerous businesses it's damaged. Perhaps...
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Class B: Atlanta's airspace could be getting a facelift.

Many Atlanta citizens may not know it, but the airspace above their heads is as crowded and confusing as the roads below. Though there are no...
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