GPSmap296
systems have contributed enormously to the improving
safety record of general aviation aircraft in all classes. In fact, it is
becoming unheard of for a pilot to leave the ground without turning
on the cockpit GPS system. GPS does not rely on the weather or potentially
outdated maps in order to navigate to a target location. Instead,
signals beamed from geostationary satellites allow GPS systems to
locate themselves virtually anywhere in the world. Originally a
military technology, civilian GPS systems have become ubiquitous
in automobiles, boats, and aircraft over the past decade, and both
the accuracy and reliability of these systems has improved dramatically.
It is extremely easy to get lost
in an airplane, especially in unfamiliar territory. Landmarks can
be obscured by fog, smog, or low lying clouds. Magnetic compasses
can be thrown off by atmospheric conditions or simply go bad. And
maps can be outdated, just plain wrong, or a pilot may not have
the right map for an area if bad weather has forced a significant
deviation from the intended flight path. Novice pilots are especially
vulnerable to navigation issues, but even well trained professional
pilots benefit from technology.
The gpsmap296 system in aircraft
can and should be thought of as essential safety features, an indispensable
backup for even the most veteran pilots who have devoted their lives
to aviation. GPS systems do not get tired, and they are difficult
to fool. While an aviation GPS cannot be blindly relied upon, due
to the fact that any technology can malfunction, it can still provide
an incredible measure of safety to any pilot navigating the sometimes
treacherous skies. It cannot be stressed enough that every pilot
should have an aviation GPS in the cockpit, charged and activated
at all times. It simply isn't worth the risk to be without one.
Stomper
