Title:
The Magic of WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)
Topic:
Learn the History and Function of Gps Augmentation Systems.
Brief Description:
We know there are satellites up there, but that is only good enough for navigating your car. Pilots and the FAA really rely on even more precise GPS WAAS location data. Add some different satellites and some ground stations and lots of math and we get WAAS precision. The WAAS system was developed right here in Fullerton at Hughes Aircraft (now Raytheon). Discover how this enhanced system really works, beyond just the magic box that drives a display on the panel.
Ray Stratton is a local pilot and President of the Smoke Eagles Flying Club. Prior to retirement, he worked at Hughes Aircraft on projects involving navigation systems.
Select Number:
WP05137496
Location of Seminar:
Hangar 21
3815 W Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
Directions to Venue:
Meeting room is the main facility for Hangar 21, where Magnolia Ave ends at Commonwealth Ave. This program will last approximately 1.5 hours.
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Seating:
150
seats at the facility,
120
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Event is sponsored by the Fullerton Airport Pilot Association. Web site is here: http://fullertonpilots.org
Please join us to help support these programs and all our activities on and around our airport!
A bratwurst or hot dog dinner will be served starting at 6PM. Come early for some hangar chatter before the meeting gets going!
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other Operations task not covered in the NPP
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