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Old October 26th 05, 04:17 AM
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Default Are "Popups" A Hassle?



Ron Garret wrote:


1. What hardware does the current system run on?


Propietary. Built just for the FAA.


What operating system
does it use?


Same.




2. How many flight plans per day does the current system handle?


Millions.



4. What actually happens when I'm waiting for my IFR release? Is the
computer involved, or is it just the controllers at that point?


Just the controllers.