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Old November 7th 07, 01:35 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.travel.air,aus.aviation
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Default Ten Plane Crashes That Changed Aviation

On Nov 6, 4:55 pm, "wb" wrote:
"Graeme Hogan" wrote in message

What about Tennerife


What was the significant inventions made to aviation to prevent this
happening again?- Hide quoted text -

If you are talking about Tenerife and other accidents like it, there
have been substantial changes to SMGS airport markings and lighting.
Also, substantial changes to low vis operations, ground radar, etc. At
some airports there are higher RVR requirments to taxi than to take
off. Take a look at the 10-9 page for KBOS.