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DOT/DOD releases its latest federal radionavigation plan

Other than the occasional contradiction, the recently released federal radionavigation plan (FRP) reveals few surprises.

By John Sheridan

May 19, 2008

Other than the occasional contradiction, the recently released federal radionavigation plan (FRP) reveals few surprises. The FRP does, however, include a revised schedule
for the gradual phaseout of certain VOR, VOR/DME and ILS installations across the continental U.S., primarily following nationwide certification of WAAS. Originally planned to commence in 2008, the phaseout has now slipped to 2011.

The biennial joint DOT/DOD federal radionavigation plan has now been published in two volumes. It sets out federal government policy regarding the provision of current radionavigation aids for civil and military aviation, marine and land users. It also provides a broad timetable for the future availability of various systems.

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