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{{Short description|Periodic evaluation of navigational aids in aviation}} |
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The evaluation process, using properly equipped aircraft, regarding continuity, integrity and accuracy of significant parameters from [[radio]] navigation aids and procedures, aiming their calibration with international standards. |
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'''Flight inspection''' refers to the periodic evaluation of [[navigational aids]] used in [[aviation]], such as [[flight procedures]] and electronic signals, to ensure they are safe and accurate. Unlike [[flight test|flight tests]], which analyze the [[aerodynamic]] design and safety of the aircraft itself, flight inspection comprises reviewing flight procedures (such as routes, approaches and departures) to ensure navigational support is sufficient, there are no obstacles and the procedure is reliable.<ref> |
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'''''[[ICAO]]''' and '''[[FAA]]''' are most common international standards used within flight inspection.'' |
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{{cite web |url=http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/avn/flightinspection/ |title=Flight Inspection Operations Group |website=[[Federal Aviation Administration]] |accessdate=13 January 2015}}</ref> |
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Flight inspectors originally tested the accuracy of light beacons sighted while flying. These beacons allowed pilots to fly at night with visual guidance. [[Radio navigation]] systems followed, with inspectors testing the radio transmitters while airborne, and then [[GPS]].<ref> |
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''[[VHF omnidirectional range|VOR]], [[Instrument Landing System|ILS]], [[Non-directional beacon|NDB]], [[VASI]], [[Distance measuring equipment|DME]], [[Microwave Landing System|MLS]], are different navigation aids and need periodic flight inspection.'' |
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{{cite web |url=http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/avn/flightinspection/fihistory/ |title=Flight Inspection History |author=Scott Thompson |date=May 2008 |website=[[Federal Aviation Administration]] |accessdate=13 January 2015}}</ref> |
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Customized aircraft are used for flight inspection, with dedicated receivers and sensors to collect data from the navigational aids being inspected. Computers decode the data and compare to the real aircraft position, with results displayed to the inspector for verification while airborne. Standards for flight inspection are provided by organisations such as the [[International Civil Aviation Organization]] and [[Federal Aviation Administration]]. |
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Aircraft navigate. Traditional air navigation uses information given or sent by special dedicated transmitters on ground (called '''radio-navigation aids'''). There is a variety of aids’ type, supplying different information (bearing, distance, path deviation…) and, as any other electronic devices, these transmitters may fail, loose strength or accuracy, work out of tolerance or giving wrong information, with a prospective impact in airspace safety. This is the reason why a periodical flight service to check, verify and certify their data is needed. This is '''Flight Inspection''' for. Aircraft equipped with special and dedicated hardware (called '''Flight Inspection System''') collect radio-navigation aids’ data and apply (compare with) international standards’ tolerance (this is called '''calibration'''), to validate electronic signal in space and certify final status of aids (so it to be published for general knowledge). The goal is having a safe air navigation infrastructure, ensuring the integrity of instrument approaches and airway procedures. |
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==See also== |
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Arturo Cortijo 09:41, 17 June 2009 (UTC) |
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*[[Index of aviation articles]] |
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*[[List of aviation mnemonics]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* Flight Inspection Training [https://www.adanfis.com/en/ AdanFIS] |
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Latest revision as of 16:43, 3 June 2024
Flight inspection refers to the periodic evaluation of navigational aids used in aviation, such as flight procedures and electronic signals, to ensure they are safe and accurate. Unlike flight tests, which analyze the aerodynamic design and safety of the aircraft itself, flight inspection comprises reviewing flight procedures (such as routes, approaches and departures) to ensure navigational support is sufficient, there are no obstacles and the procedure is reliable.[1]
Flight inspectors originally tested the accuracy of light beacons sighted while flying. These beacons allowed pilots to fly at night with visual guidance. Radio navigation systems followed, with inspectors testing the radio transmitters while airborne, and then GPS.[2]
Customized aircraft are used for flight inspection, with dedicated receivers and sensors to collect data from the navigational aids being inspected. Computers decode the data and compare to the real aircraft position, with results displayed to the inspector for verification while airborne. Standards for flight inspection are provided by organisations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization and Federal Aviation Administration.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Flight Inspection Operations Group". Federal Aviation Administration. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- ^ Scott Thompson (May 2008). "Flight Inspection History". Federal Aviation Administration. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
External links
[edit]- Flight Inspection Training AdanFIS