Have 5tarboy: USAF Test Pilot School's Test Management Project utilizes new GPS system for better navigation guidance for aircraft

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Edwards Air Force Base The Center Of The Aerospace Testing Universe

Capt. Steve "Nike" O'Briant, Project Pilot gets a lesson about the new GPS system "5tarboy". "5tarboy" would more utilize the GPS L5 signal reception through a TACAN antenna that would be more accurate for navigation guidance.

Have 5tarboy: USAF Test Pilot School's Test Management Project utilizes new GPS system for better navigation guidance for aircraft

Capt. Steve "Nike" O'Briant, Project Pilot, USAF Test Pilot School gets a lesson about the new GPS system "5tarboy". "5tarboy" would more utilize the GPS L5 signal reception through existing onboard antennas that would be more accurate for navigation guidance.

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Tags: aircraft, technology, Air Force, AFMC, GPS, Starboy

Photo by: Adam Bowles | VIRIN: 230329-F-SU785-2222.JPG

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