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Integrating Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Represents Monumental Challenge

Flying Magazine

Air Force ace Chuck Yeager’s historic supersonic flight in 1947, as well as several systems—such as the NACA airfoil—that remain in use. But as aircraft evolve, so too must the systems that oversee them. It also works with industry partners to develop technology that is operational and scalable, but safe.

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Recognising NASA Technology on Modern Airliners

Fear of Landing

Air Traffic Management Over the decades, NASA has developed a number of air traffic management simulation tools, including: Center TRACON Automation System (CTAS) – 1990s: CTAS is a suite of software tools developed by NASA that generates new information for air traffic controllers.

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Last of Its Kind

Plane and Pilot

At that time, Citabrias and Decathlons were selling like hotcakes, and tailwheel aircraft were making a big resurgence in the general aviation market. I never really considered flying a general aviation aircraft in military markings, Nelson said. Varga 2180TG General Crew: 2 Length: 21 ft., m) Wingspan: 30 ft.,