Thank goodness we now have electronic strips. Surely the world is safe for democracy.
I remember when we had to write out each strip. I can recall New York Center telling me we had eight inbounds to Colts Neck in the next five minutes, ready to copy? And then the pencil I was using broke and I had to find another one. Printed strips was an improvement in those days. Not sure how electronic strips improve delays, but no matter. Does this mean I have to find the strips I have in the basement and give them back? Reminds me of the time that a controller group evaluating a new radar recommended color because they had color tv at home and why not. I suppose if it were up to me we;d still be using shrimp boats and light guns. I'll take my nap now. Cheers Jim Loos On Sun, Feb 22, 2026 at 2:26 AM Jack Keady via Mifnet < [email protected]> wrote: > > > Sent from the all new AOL app for > <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aol.mobile.aolapp>keady > > *To:* > *Cc:* > *Sent:* Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 23:21 > *Subject:* Washington Reagan National Airport Finally Ditches Antiquated > Paper Flight Strips in Big Upgrade to Air Traffic Control Tech > > www.paddleyourownkanoo.com > > Washington Reagan National Airport Finally Ditches Antiquated Paper Flight > Strips in Big Upgrade to Air Traffic Control Tech > > Washington Reagan National Airport has upgraded to a digital flight > control system, replacing outdated paper strips for improved efficiency. > > 🔗 > https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2026/02/21/washington-reagan-national-airport-finally-ditches-antiquated-paper-flight-strips-in-big-upgrade-to-air-traffic-control-tech/ > <https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2026/02/21/washington-reagan-national-airport-finally-ditches-antiquated-paper-flight-strips-in-big-upgrade-to-air-traffic-control-tech/> > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Revised: 20250507 > > You are receiving The Mifnet because you requested to join this list. > > The Mifnet is largely a labor of love, however the infrastructure isn't > exactly cost-free. If you'd care to make a small contribution to the > effort, please know that it would be greatly appreciated: > https://wardell.us/url/mifbit > > All posts sent to the list should abide by these policies: > > 1) List members acknowledge that participation in Mifnet is a > privilege--not a right. > 2) Posts are always off the record, absent specific permission from the > author. > 3) The tone of discussions is collegial. > 4) Posts are expected to be in reasonably good taste. > 5) We discuss ideas and not personalities, and we don't speak ill of other > Mifnet members. > > * The Mifnet WEB SITE is: > https://www.mifnet.com/ > > * To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list at any time please visit: > https://lists.mifnet.com/ > OR: SEND THIS MESSAGE via email: > [email protected]?subject=leave > > * Send Mifnet mailing list POSTS/SUBMISSIONS to: > [email protected] > > * You may reach the person managing The Mifnet at: > [email protected] > > * Please consider the DIGEST version of The Mifnet, which consolidates all > list traffic into 1-3 > messages daily. See instructions at: > https://lists.mifnet.com/ > > * Manage your personal Mifnet SUBSCRIPTION at: > https://lists.mifnet.com/ > > * For a list of all available Mifnet commands, SEND THIS MESSAGE via email: > [email protected]?subject=help > > * View The Mifnet LIST POLICIES and PRIVACY POLICY at: > https://mifnet.com/index.php/policies > > * View instructions for Mifnet DELIVERY PROBLEMS at: > https://mifnet.com/index.php/delivery-problems > > * View The Mifnet LIST ARCHIVE at: > https://lists.mifnet.com/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]/ > -- Cheers Jim Loos
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