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I don't think a map or chart would necessarily solve the problem. The taxiway runs parallel to the runway, in the same direction, is the same length, and is sim
by URSpider94 9y ago
I don't think a map or chart would necessarily solve the problem. The taxiway runs parallel to the runway, in the same direction, is the same length, and is similar in width.
Similar to how a map or GPS won't stop you from turning down the wrong way on a divided highway. Or how there have been many cases of people following GPS and turning onto railroad tracks that parallel roads. https://www.google.com/search?q=driver+turns+onto+train+tracks&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari https://www.google.com/search?q=driver+turns+onto+train+trac...
It's not like it happens every day, so I expect there is some significant thought going into how to mistake-proof this particular problem.
- amelius 9y agoWhen the GPS in my car shows two lanes, it clearly marks whether I should take the left or right one.
- Piskvorrr 9y ago...but it sometimes detects your position as being in the other lane than where you actually are (or even a block away).
- amelius 9y agoI suppose that a GPS in an airplane should always take the precision of the instrument into account. If it can't determine which lane it approaches, perhaps it should show a warning sign, and/or highlight the lane that should be taken.
- mirimir 9y agoThat can get especially crazy during construction, and after new roads open.
- michaelmrose 9y agoWe can use gps to guide munitions moving at a very high rate of speed to very small targets. I'm guessing missiles and planes have better gps than your phone.