CPDLC/ADS-C & Datalink Testing
Ahead of a scheduled flight, pilots and DOMs should test their datalink systems to ensure they are able to connect and request and receive valuable flight information.
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Ahead of a scheduled flight, pilots and DOMs should test their datalink systems to ensure they are able to connect and request and receive valuable flight information.
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A SCN update may just be the solution you're looking for.
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This appears to be a clear sign from the FAA that the mandate compliance date will not be pushing to the right.
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