Originally Posted by
UAL T38 Phlyer
They've been slowly but surely eliminating NDBs and LOMs/OMs over the last 4 years to save money, too.
Problem for me: the T-38 GPS is not certified to be used in lieu of an OM. It should be...but the Air Force hasn't paid the money to get the TSO blessing yet.
So instead, I use a LOM with an accuracy of about 1000-2000 ft laterally, instead of the GPS/INS which is accurate to 200 ft.
Personally, I like having the old backups. I think the Feds are being penny-wise and Pound-foolish.
That isn't bad accuracy.
Trivia gem for the day
Marker beacons are suppose to be between 2400' and 4200' in length at a 1000' above antenna altitude with 2000' being optimum.
USMCFLYR