USAF “Red Flag” Drill Is Jamming GPS in the Western U.S.
Hiking in remote SoCal? Be careful about your navigation
Technology • January 2018 • Views: 2,298
This might not just impact aircraft. Hikers and off road ventures could be without reliable GPS. Bring your compass and sextant.
Beginning tomorrow, January 26, and running through February 18, GPS-equipped aircraft operating in the Western United States should be prepared for possible satellite signal disruptions at various altitudes. The disruptions may lead to traffic delays and even ground stops.