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"We need to permit expanded uses that pose no additional risk to the airspace system. Otherwise we risk stunting a still-nascent industry.” Source: AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne, in testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
An instrument approach performed by the aircraft autopilot, and/or visually depicted on the flight director, which is receiving position information and/or steering commands from onboard navigational equipment.
The purpose of the A-3 Skywarrior Association is to provide a continuing fraternal-social affiliation of individuals who have flown in or foster, encourage, and support the memory of the A-3 "Skywarrior" aircraft.
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