Bad Day

Sometimes, it’s still hard for me to believe what I’m reading. From The New York Times:

New Technology Could Prevent Air Collisions

”But Mr. Day said the F.A.A. should not be installing “50-year-old technology,” referring to radar.”

Come on, Rick. You’re supposed to be a bright guy. Don’t play this game. It makes you look like an idiot.

How about radios ? They’re over 100 years old. Are you going to install any of those ?

How about airplanes ? They’re over 100 years old too.

If radar procedures won’t work -- just say so. If there isn’t any effective ATC procedures for this unique situation -- just say so. This NextGen-inspired “50-year-old technology” line is just pure propaganda and you know it.

Don Brown
September 17, 2009