USA Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] Statements on 5G

Yes another thread was rolled out on this subject but here's the actual statement direct from the FAA web site. With respect to whats going on out there, I would tend to side with the FAA. I have ATT WIFI since 2017. It disconnects all the time. For extra $$$ I can pay for an "extender which is a sort of repeater. Its not cheap. In brief I do not trust ATT. Possibly the Airlines and the FAA are greasing the judicial system in case of an accident as a result of the 5G. Especially when the pubic has that 5G on their cell phones.

FAA Statements on 5G Sunday, January 16, 2022

Today, the FAA cleared an estimated 45 percent of the U.S. commercial fleet to perform low-visibility landings at many of the airports where 5G C-band will be deployed on Jan. 19. The agency approved two radio altimeter models that are installed in a wide variety of Boeing and Airbus planes. This combination of aircraft and altimeter approval opens up runways at as many as 48 of the 88 airports most directly affected by 5G C-band interference. As of Jan. 5, none of the 88 airports would have been available for landing during low-visibility conditions. The wireless companies agreed to create buffer zones for six months around airports where transmitters are in close proximity. They also agreed to delay deployment until Jan. 19 while the FAA reviewed new data detailing the location and power of wireless transmitters in all 46 U.S. markets where this service will be deployed.

5G and Aviation Safety

The Safety Issue Safety is our mission, and it guides all of our decisions. In the United States, 5G services are planned for launch beginning January 19 using frequencies in a radio spectrum called the C-band. These frequencies can be close to those used by radar altimeters, an important piece of safety equipment in aircraft. To make sure that this does not lead to hazardous interference, the FAA requires that radar altimeters are accurate and reliable.

An official website of the United States government Here's how you know

People don't know this but Japan is only allowing 3500 passengers daily into the country. A far cry from 24 million passengers a year pre covid.

a reply to: Waterglass

As of Jan. 5, none of the 88 airports would have been available for landing during low-visibility conditions. The wireless companies agreed to create buffer zones for six months around airports where transmitters are in close proximity. They also agreed to delay deployment until Jan. 19 while the FAA reviewed new data detailing the location and power of wireless transmitters in all 46 U.S. markets where this service will be deployed.

I find that really disturbing and it definitely sounds like they are trying to cover their backsides.

originally posted by: Waterglass
Yes another thread was rolled out on this subject but here's the actual statement direct from the FAA web site. With respect to whats going on out there, I would tend to side with the FAA. I have ATT WIFI since 2017. It disconnects all the time. For extra $$$ I can pay for an "extender which is a sort of repeater. Its not cheap. In brief I do not trust ATT. Possibly the Airlines and the FAA are greasing the judicial system in case of an accident as a result of the 5G. Especially when the pubic has that 5G on their cell phones.

FAA Statements on 5G Sunday, January 16, 2022

Today, the FAA cleared an estimated 45 percent of the U.S. commercial fleet to perform low-visibility landings at many of the airports where 5G C-band will be deployed on Jan. 19. The agency approved two radio altimeter models that are installed in a wide variety of Boeing and Airbus planes. This combination of aircraft and altimeter approval opens up runways at as many as 48 of the 88 airports most directly affected by 5G C-band interference. As of Jan. 5, none of the 88 airports would have been available for landing during low-visibility conditions. The wireless companies agreed to create buffer zones for six months around airports where transmitters are in close proximity. They also agreed to delay deployment until Jan. 19 while the FAA reviewed new data detailing the location and power of wireless transmitters in all 46 U.S. markets where this service will be deployed.

5G and Aviation Safety

The Safety Issue Safety is our mission, and it guides all of our decisions. In the United States, 5G services are planned for launch beginning January 19 using frequencies in a radio spectrum called the C-band. These frequencies can be close to those used by radar altimeters, an important piece of safety equipment in aircraft. To make sure that this does not lead to hazardous interference, the FAA requires that radar altimeters are accurate and reliable.

An official website of the United States government Here's how you know

Thanks for this insight, sounds like they want protection from litigation, kind of like we have given big Pharma.

I got an idea, how about the industry test this properly instead of deeking around the last few years and now screaming catastrophe. It's like TPTB wants us to operate in continuous emergency mode, which makes it easier to pass all kinds of regulations and restrictions.

a reply to: JAGStorm

There is absolutely something to this.

The FAA Is Concerned Enough About 5G’s Potential To Affect Radar Altimeters That It Issued A Directive

We already have 5G phones but something keeps blowing up our WIFI router already. Last summer we were watching Netflix on a clear sunny night.

Whatever happened it took out the LG TV such that it was done [offline] for the night. Same for our phones. The following morning I rebooted the router then I had to reboot the WIFI connection to the TV. I later found out that a new stereo HDTV receiver was also blown up. I had to send that out for warranty service. All of our Ring security cams also were disconnected.

Now I am now beginning to wonder whether 5G will fry certain devices things up inside our homes. In 2020 I had two new Circuit Breaker boxes installed in our home with Eaton Whole Home surge protection. I also have [3] Monster Surge Protection strips for the TV's and Desktops. Next, I will install Arc Fault [AFCI] protectors myself. But who knows?

a reply to: putnam6

What about this? So the other big boys have dome something but not USA.

5G Side Effects

In order to prove this, 41 doctors and 240 scientists from different nations, published their research and submitted it to the United Nations asking for a consideration of the 5G networks. Mainly, the study outlined the serious risks which the 5G network poses both to human health and the environment.

According to documents, the 5G network will need an increase in the levels of radio frequency radiation. Countries such as India, Russia, China, and Italy have EMF protection measures and strict radiation limits which will prevent the deployment of such a network.

originally posted by: Waterglass
a reply to: putnam6

What about this? So the other big boys have dome something but not USA.

5G Side Effects

In order to prove this, 41 doctors and 240 scientists from different nations, published their research and submitted it to the United Nations asking for a consideration of the 5G networks. Mainly, the study outlined the serious risks which the 5G network poses both to human health and the environment.

According to documents, the 5G network will need an increase in the levels of radio frequency radiation. Countries such as India, Russia, China, and Italy have EMF protection measures and strict radiation limits which will prevent the deployment of such a network.

Exactly, wasn't all of this out in the open 3-4-5 years ago? why is the US airline industry now acting all surprised?

At the risk of being laughed at for showing my complete lack of aviation knowledge, is there any reason planes can not use the old-fashioned, non-computerized altimeter?
Knowledge of how things worked before computers is rapidly disappearing, and I'm not convinced that's a good thing.

originally posted by: nugget1
At the risk of being laughed at for showing my complete lack of aviation knowledge, is there any reason planes can not use the old-fashioned, non-computerized altimeter?
Knowledge of how things worked before computers is rapidly disappearing, and I'm not convinced that's a good thing.

Im a complete novice on virtually every subject here on ATS myself, but that's never stopped me before...