An overview is presented of the current status of general aviation and some of the problems that it faces. Of some 220,000 active general aviation aircraft in the U.S., 195,000 are piston engine powered single- or twin-engine aircraft, that conflict with the large high-speed commercial jet transports throughout the operating spectrum. The access to airport conflict shows that the limiting factor is not airspace or airport size, but rather airway structures and airport systems that have failed to keep pace with demand. Design and development of an aircraft that can routinely fly a 150 mph approach, achieve rapid but controlled deceleration to touchdown speed, and turn off at an early exit is required. GPS satellites could provide precision approach capability to all airports and runways for commercial and general aviation aircraft.
General aviation - Transportation in transition
Aerospace America ; 29
1991-09-01
Miscellaneous
No indication
English
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