Originally published at: Cruz: Pentagon ‘Blindsided’ Effort To Advance Rotor Act
Texas senator says discussions with defense officials continue following House defeat of air safety measure.
The only excuse for a military aircraft not having active ADS B out, is if that aircraft is operating in an actual war zone.
The military is far too arrogant about responsibility.
Personally, I experienced loss of GPS while heading up the US East Coast in a heavy jet. Others in the area had the same experience. Turns out that personnel on an Army base were playing with their toys; no notice, no concern for safety.
Brianhope has it correct. the IDIOCY of operating nightvison goggles which limit peripheral vision at night in crowded DC airspace with NO JUSTIFICATION is proof of the arrogance.