Part 91 Part 135 Part 121
Do you own the aircraft you fly? Yes No
Do you have an instrument rating? Yes No
If you have an instrument rating, are you current? Yes No
Do you fly primarily: (Identify by priority, 1 or 2):
VFR IFR Both VFR & IFR
What navigation equipment is installed in the airplane you fly? (Check all that apply)
VOR
ADF
Loran
Panel Mounted VFR GPS
Portable GPS
Panel Mounted IFR GPS
What do you use as your primary means of navigation (Identify by priority: 1, 2, or 3):
Pilotage
VOR
NDB
GPS VFR
GPS IFR
GPS / WAAS
Other Navigation Means (please specify)
The ADS-B data link system, developed for the use in the Bethel area by the Capstone Program, combines a data link radio with a GPS navigator and Multi Function Display (MFD) which allows pilot to:
(a) see the position of other ADS-B equipped aircraft
(b) receive air traffic services from the FAA, in areas where suitable ground infrastructure is installed and
(c) uplink weather to the cockpit, in areas where suitable ground infrastructure is installed.
Are you familiar with ADS-B data link? Yes No
FAA is planning to expand the Capstone system on a statwide basis with widespread availability of GPS/WAAS approaches. In order to keep operating costs down, FAA plans to decommision VORs and NDBs, although those used for approaches would probably remain for many years to come.
With Capstone equipment available at a reasonable cost,
Would you be impacted if the FAA shuts down VOR's? Yes No
Would you be impacted if the FAA shuts down NDB's? Yes No
If you answered yes to either question, please explain what VORs or NDBs you use, and how you use them.
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