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TCAS deep dive: DMOD, tau-cap and NAF-range
This article deals with some lesser known features of TCAS using a real-world example.
Andreas
2 days ago


Advanced understanding of air data malfunctions
This article describes air data malfunctions that are less known than the basic "pitot blockage".
Andreas
Jan 13


Understanding TAWS integration: Why knowing your avionics matters.
This article covers the typical TAWS architectures on transport aircraft, and demonstrates, why knowledge is key.
Andreas
Nov 7, 2024


The radome: More than an “aerodynamic housing”
This article uncovers key aspects of the radome including providing examples of real-world radome damages.
Andreas
Aug 22, 2024


PBN errors and obstacle clearance
This article aims to make the content of PANS-OPS and ICAO PBN manual more accessible, covering error budgets and obstacle clearance of PBN.
Andreas
May 20, 2024


On the PAPI, but clear of obstacles?
This article covers the obstacle assessment of PAPI installations and provides information about the relevant regulatory guidance.
Andreas
Feb 12, 2024

AOA information on the speed tape: Benefits and caveats
This article aims to highlight benefits and caveats of mixing AOA-derived information in to a speed tape.
Andreas
Dec 5, 2023

Back to the future: Direct Lift Control (DLC)
What do the F-14, the L-1011 and the C-17 have in common? You guessed it: their flight controls involve direct lift control [1]. More...
Andreas
Sep 14, 2023


ACAS X update: A small, big change
A description of the new ACAS X system and comparison with TCAS II.
Andreas
Jun 23, 2023


Beyond airspace alerts and NOTAMs: Long-term GNSS interference mitigations
The ever-increasing impact of GNSS interference on aviation needs to be addressed also from a technical perspective. This is today's topic.
Andreas
May 2, 2023


Snow effects on ILS signal propagation
As we are in the midst of winter, many places have seen a decent amount of snow fall. In this article we look at how the trustworthy ILS...
Andreas
Feb 14, 2023

Flight data resilience
A description of different methods to make flight control computers more resilient against misleading sensor data.
Andreas
Nov 29, 2022


Challenging the Pitot tube: Optical air data
A radically different method to optain air data, based on optical measurements.
Andreas
Sep 19, 2022


Beyond Vmo/Mmo: A closer look at high-speed certification rules
Design considerations for speeds above VMO/MMO.
Andreas
Jun 16, 2022


GLS: A landing system struggling to take off
A discussion about GLS and its associated challenges.
Andreas
Apr 11, 2022


5G vs. Radar altimeter: a déjà vu
Radar altimeters are used on aircraft to measure the height above the surface. They have been in use for decades onboard large airliners...
Andreas
Jan 19, 2022

Rolling dynamics – understanding an airplane’s reaction to a roll command
No matter if we look at an aerobatic trainer, a jet fighter or a transport category airliner, they all execute rolling maneuvers on a...
Andreas
Dec 17, 2021


Wind profiler and RASS – advanced weather sensors
wind profiler radar and RASS
Andreas
Oct 23, 2021

Beyond the numbers: OEI climbing speeds
Climbing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) is certainly not an everyday situation. When the need for such a maneuver arises, adherence to...
Andreas
Sep 4, 2021


RVSM performance monitoring - Why, Where and How
Almost 40 years ago, the initial discussions at ICAO level took place to implement Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) in some...
Andreas
Jul 2, 2021
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