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To: bearcub who wrote (18)	5/7/1999 12:36:00 PM
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FAA current fix won't fly/stay "fixed" Bugs force FAA to put older radar system back (Y2K) << The malfunctioning air-traffic radar system that was taken out of service this week after causing serious delays at Chicago's two major airports will be repaired by June 30, the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday. Restoration of the balky system is important beyond its advanced technology: It's the only software used to direct local air traffic that is Y2K compliant. The system has failed repeatedly since last summer -- and has been removed entirely twice -- so officials are eager to reinstall it with plenty of time to spare before New Year's Day in case more glitches occur. >> < One of the problems, called "ghosting," involves the display of non-existent aircraft on air-traffic controllers' radar screens. The inherent danger is that a controller might think the ghost aircraft are real and respond by directing other planes accordingly. >> chicagotribune.com So much for best laid Y2K plans.