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Air Facts
MAY 7, 2025
Its maximum takeoff weight of 9,300 pounds and large cabin space made it suitable for cargo, passengers, or specialized equipment. The equipment was often not much modernized from the military days so the pilots likely hoped for good weather as they filed their flight plans. The Tower had no radar.
Flying Magazine
MAY 10, 2024
The remote pilot must have prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility having jurisdiction over that airspace. The remote pilot must monitor the Air Traffic Control (ATC) frequency from launch to recovery. The remote pilot must contact the Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility after launching the unmanned aircraft.
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