Y2K (Year 2000) Personal Contingency Planning Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Y2K (Year 2000) Personal Contingency Planning

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: C.K. Houston who wrote (13)	4/14/1998 5:48:00 AM
From: Brady B.	of 888

I see travel being cut back BEFORE Jan 1, 2000 and dramatically cut back for at least several months thereafter. I expect disruptions/slow-down to start occurring when GPS fails August 21, 1999. Major airlines and airport should be OK - but some smaller airlines and airports won't ... and could cause problems. 1) GPS has only been in use by major airlines for 3 or 4 years. They have numerous other methods of navigation. The Victor airway system, Inertial navigation, Loran, VOR's, NDB's, not to forget the numerous instrument approach systems that are in use. Modern aircraft can take off, proceed enroute and land at the destination airport without the pilot ever inputting manual controls. These airplanes can do everything except taxi to the terminal by themselves. No GPS required. 2) Small airports do not use GPS approaches as their primary approach anyway. 3) Small airlines use alternate approaches in lieu of GPS. I have a question for you. What is the significance of the August 21, 1999 date? Whats so special about that date? Brady B PS: If you are truly interested in a good Y2K software analysis/patch program, check out the CSHK board.

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next