Topic: Altimeters

AT&T and Verizon agreed to temporarily delay 5G deployment near major airports following warnings from airlines about potential "catastrophic" disruptions. The concern centers on 5G signals interfering with aircraft radio altimeters used during low-visibility landings. The FAA and wireless carriers remain at odds over the safety of the C-band spectrum rollout.

Verizon and AT&T have agreed to a two-week delay in their 5G rollout following concerns from the FAA that the signals could interfere with aircraft radio altimeters. Experts suggest the issue stems from older airline equipment lacking proper frequency filters, a problem that has been resolved in Europe. The delay is viewed by some as a maneuver by airlines to secure government subsidies for equipment upgrades.

A new report on the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash in Smolensk, Russia, is analyzed. The discussion focuses on technical anomalies, such as the pilot allegedly setting the altimeter to standard pressure at a dangerously low altitude of 300 feet. The hosts express skepticism toward the official findings that blame air traffic controllers and pilots while ignoring potential foul play.

A preliminary report on the Turkish Airlines crash in Amsterdam indicates that cockpit alarms were sounding well before the impact. The automated voice system warned the crew about faulty altimeter readings, yet the accident still occurred. The lack of a full transcript from the cockpit voice recorder or flight data recorder has led to further questions about the official narrative of the crash.

The Dutch Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the crash of Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 at Schiphol Airport. The investigation found that a faulty radio altimeter caused the automated flight systems to retard the engines to idle during the final approach. While the board issued warnings to Boeing, the hosts conclude that the three pilots in the cockpit failed to monitor their airspeed, leading to a stall and the subsequent crash.

The organization Pilots for 9/11 Truth analyzed NTSB black box data obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. Their simulation of the flight path toward the Pentagon suggests the aircraft was at an altitude of 480 feet at the time of the alleged impact, which would have resulted in it flying over the building. Discrepancies in pressure settings and altimeter resets are cited as areas requiring further investigation.