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FAA Using Webcams to Aid Alaskan Pilots

Posted by chrisd on from the no-faa-wishlists dept.

Isthistakenyet? writes "CNN is running a story about a series of FAA webcams designed to give fliers in Alaska pictures of current weather conditions around the state. I can even get current conditions near where I used to live - check out the 'Clear Day Image' :)" Hopefully the slashdotting won't keep a legit pilot from checking conditions.

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  1. damn by lingqi · · Score: 2, Funny

    the next time i go with gf in to the wild to have a romantic weekend when noone is looking... it may not be so simple anymore. damn your FAA! i want my freedom of ... ... back!

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    My life in the land of the rising sun.

  2. Statistics by af_robot · · Score: 3, Funny

    Alaska averages an aviation accident a day and a fatal crash every 10 days.

    So how many Alaska pilots * still * alive?