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Ground Communication Outlet (GCO) An unstaffed, remotely controlled, ground/ground communications facility. Pilots at uncontrolled airports may contact ATC and FSS via VHF to a telephone connection to obtain an instrument clearance or close a VFR or IFR flight plan. They may also get an updated weather briefing prior to takeoff. Pilots will use four "key clicks" on the VHF radio to contact the appropriate ATC facility or six "key clicks" to contact the FSS. The GCO system is intended to be used only on the ground.

Aero Linx: Socata TB Users Group This site is dedicated to providing information and support on Socata's TB range of general aviation aircraft. The primary mission of the Group is to provide members with information and assistance that will help keep Socata-built airplanes flying - safely and affordably, and to provide a forum for Socata pilots to discuss issues that effect them. Here you will find the latest information on the TB fleet, user information and stories and pictures of users with their aircraft as well as a gateway to the "members only" message board where you can exchange tips and information with other TB Users.

"PMA-263 has been supporting the Marine Corps with Group 1 systems since 2006, but until now it was small divisions and specials operations. Now that TBS instructors are certified Raven operators, they will be influencing every Marine officer and the future of small UAS operations in the field and ultimately the expeditionary nature of the mission." Source: USMC Col. Eldon Metzger, PMA-263 program manager, in comments made as thirteen TBS (The Basic School) instructors finished a two-week course May 22, where they learned how to operate, maintain and integrate the RQ-11B Raven small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) into their upcoming basic school curriculum.