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Details of the shoot down of MH17 are changing rapidly and very few things are known for sure. It appears that flight MH17 was on an approved flight path over Ukraine when it was shot down. Early indications are that Russian backed Ukrainian separatist may have pulled the trigger. However, there is not yet definite proof this is the case. Cloud-based syncing has been introduced on the latest version of ForeFlight for iOS devices allowing seamless transfers of information between an iPhone and iPad using the same login. NASA marks the 4
Multi-Mode Radar (MMR)
A Multi-Mode Radar is used for Terrain Following (TF) and Terrain Avoidance (TA), Ground Mapping (GM) and Air-to Ground Ranging (AGR). The TF mode supplies commands which are processed and displayed as climb/dive commands on the Flight Director display and E-squared video used by the operators in anticipating near term TF commands. When in TA or GM modes, the operator is provided with a Plan Position Indicator (PPI) display. The AGR mode allows the operators to determine the range to a designated target, which can be used for position updates.
Aero Linx: Colorado Pilots Association
Colorado Pilots Association was incorporated as a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation in 1972. It is a statewide organization of over 700 members dedicated to making Colorado a better, safer, and more desirable place to fly. Objectives of the organization are to promote aviation and flying safety, to protect the rights of pilots, and to be of assistance to the general public in aviation matters. Most organizational activities are administered from central offices located in the Denver area. Officers of the association are elected by the membership at an annual meeting in November of each year. The officers and appointed committee chairpersons make up the Board of Directors that governs aff
“There’s a great need from law enforcement agencies around the world for a light ISR platform that offers the needed performance and capabilities at an affordable price point. The Baron is uniquely suited to offer a balance of high dash speeds, long endurance, state-of-the-art avionics, exceptional flying and handling qualities, a rugged airframe and low operating costs.”
Source: Dan Keady, vice president, Special Missions, talking up Beechcraft's new demonstrator dedicated to showcasing the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities of its Baron G58 piston-engine aircraft.
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