So, why don't they? (Rhetorical question.)

(Written on 2022/04/29)(Permalink)

I hope the FCC will also scrutinize out of band emissions of the 5G radios, both the base stations/towers, and the consumer client devices - That's billions of radios that can wreak havoc and disable or confuse avionics.

(Written on 2022/04/29)(Permalink)

Part of the problem is that the FAA and ICAO operate with a "live in the past" mindset when it comes to electronic technology. Businesses like 5G telecoms use the latest. Even hollywood predicted most of today's radio gadgets, but aviation refused to look ahead. Manufacturers don't warrant nor expect their gear to be used as long as actually is and in the past there was little C band interference to worry about.I suppose the FCC was acting in concordance with FAA's system outlooks and culture. Examples: COM is 1930s voice technology, mode C, S, and ADSB haven't advanced the radio signalling past 1950s IFF technology. To be fair, GPS/WAAS is modern as is UAT.

(Written on 2022/04/29)(Permalink)

Shooting an airplane (disabling a pilot) with a laser can have similarly disastrous consequences. With guns, locating by sound is easier than finding the very directional source of light.

(Written on 2022/04/29)(Permalink)

Put law abiding citizens in jail to liberate criminals? Ken, that's your equivalent reasoning? How is it just for responsible, vaccinated, mask wearing citizens who are doing their best to protect you and others, to lose their rights just to liberate the anti-social, uncaring, narcissistic ones.

(Written on 2021/09/17)(Permalink)

I just want my rights to not be exposed to Covid.

(Written on 2021/09/17)(Permalink)

Has letting foxes manage henhouses ever been a good idea?

(Written on 2021/08/27)(Permalink)

Are antivaxers the only ones that deserve liberty, the right to spread the virus? What about the rights of passengers and crew members who wish to avoid Covid. We should be free to chose good health.

(Written on 2021/08/13)(Permalink)

Fighting for the liberty to sicken or kill others? Let's put law abiding citizens in jail so that criminals can exercise their right to commit crimes. Covid is a pandemic because of our negligence - the reckless infecting of people around us.

(Written on 2021/08/13)(Permalink)

This pandemic is much worse than a war because the casualties are all from friendly fire. While we sicken and kill each other, the virus wins.

(Written on 2021/08/13)(Permalink)