5G hazards to aviation. New AD.

[Mooneymite]

This doesn't affect our operations....yet, but for you guys flying the big iron, watch your NOTAMS!

 

[GeeBee]

Thanks for that notice. That will up the pressure on the ol' pot.

 

[Hank]

I saw that, and am ignoring it because I'm not so equipped. 

[Mooneymite]

From AIN:

Coalition Predicts ‘Significant’ Delays from 5G C-Band A coalition of diverse aviation groups yesterday predicted “significant disruptions to the National Airspace System due to the rollout of 5G technologies in the C-band unless the FCC acts to mitigate the concerns.” The reaction comes one day after the FAA issued a pair of airworthiness directives that would ban certain aircraft operations linked to aircraft radar altimeters in areas of likely or demonstrated 5G C-band interference. Currently, 5G C-band frequencies are scheduled to be activated on January 5. The coalition called for this date to be delayed to enable the further technical study of the issue.   In a joint statement issued by the Aerospace Industries Association, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), Airlines for America (A4A), EAA, HAI, AOPA, NBAA, Regional Airline Association (RAA), National Air Carrier Association (NACA), GAMA, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the industry groups foresee “delayed and canceled passenger flights; delayed air cargo shipments; significant schedule disruptions; and the inability for first responders, military, and law enforcement to fly helicopter missions." Last month, AT&T and Verizon proposed to modestly reduce their 5G power levels in C-band at an undefined number of airports for six months, which the aviation coalition called “inadequate and far too narrow to ensure the safety and economic vitality of the aviation industry." Read More

[whiskytango]

27 minutes ago, Mooneymite said:

Last month, AT&T and Verizon proposed to modestly reduce their 5G power levels in C-band at an undefined number of airports for six months

This offer is brought to you by the same folks that give you an "introductory rate" on their internet service for 1 year, and then raise it through the roof in year 2.   Shame on the FCC / FAA if they fall for this.