Ursa Major
Registered User
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Does anyone have any experience using the capstone system in Alaska?
I see that the FAA is proposing the accelerated closing of VOR and NDB stations with their replacement by capstone. The FAA report makes for interesting reading ( www.alaska.faa.gov/capstone ).
Looks like the move is toward equipping all (7500) Alaska based aircraft with the system over the next several years. The proposal includes having the FAA pay a portion of the cost of the aircraft instruments (but not the installation or training). I see some potential advantages involving weather reporting, flight following, and enhanced IFR capability (just what I need in a PA-18), but I'm sure there are some disadvantages as well. Opinions?
I see that the FAA is proposing the accelerated closing of VOR and NDB stations with their replacement by capstone. The FAA report makes for interesting reading ( www.alaska.faa.gov/capstone ).
Looks like the move is toward equipping all (7500) Alaska based aircraft with the system over the next several years. The proposal includes having the FAA pay a portion of the cost of the aircraft instruments (but not the installation or training). I see some potential advantages involving weather reporting, flight following, and enhanced IFR capability (just what I need in a PA-18), but I'm sure there are some disadvantages as well. Opinions?