![]() Once at cruising altitude, pilots no longer need to follow the path of fixed ground stations, which means more direct routing and the ability to avoid traffic and bad weather. ![]() A precise but flexible navigation system known as RNAV allows multiple departure paths from each runway and gets planes away from congested airspace more quickly. Thanks to a GPS-powered cockpit display, our pilot can see all ground traffic, ensuring visibility and safety even when the weather is bad. At LAX, a ground tracking system gives controllers a big picture view of which planes are where, text message style communication in the cockpit cuts radio chatter and speeds up clearances, and our flight is automatically slotted for departure. Now check out what happens when the same Los Angeles to Washington flight is managed by NextGen.
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