Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Gulfstream Says System Improves Safety, Enhances Operational
Accuracy, Increases Airport Access
The FAA has certified Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)
functionality on Gulfstream G150 aircraft, the aircraft
manufacturer announced Thursday. The optional WAAS-capable receiver
can be installed on new G150s during final-phase manufacturing or
as a retrofit on all in-service G150 aircraft.
G150 File Photo
WAAS is a navigation system composed of satellites and ground
stations that improves the accuracy of the Global Positioning
System (GPS). Receivers throughout the United States evaluate the
quality of the GPS signal, relaying it to master stations. Those
stations transmit improvements to geostationary satellites, which
then broadcast correction signals to WAAS-capable satellite
receivers.
WAAS provides a number of benefits, including enhanced safety,
increased flight-planning options and improved airport access. The
system also provides localizer performance with vertical guidance
(LPV), allowing pilots to fly into approved airports using a
pseudo-glideslope, just as they would with an instrument landing
system (ILS) approach.
"This is an excellent opportunity for our G150 operators to
enjoy the benefits precision approaches deliver," said Pres Henne,
senior vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream.
"With more than 1,900 LPV approaches certified and in use today,
operators can enjoy two of business aviation's biggest benefits -
convenience and flexibility. Not only that, but the accuracy and
precision WAAS and LPV provide means pilots can reduce the number
of missed approaches and diversions. This, in turn, improves safety
and reduces costs."
WAAS functionality is provided to Gulfstream large-cabin
aircraft as part of the optional Enhanced Navigation Package, an
upgrade to the PlaneView flight deck.
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