Pilot/Controller Glossary--are you kidding me!

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MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS (MANPADS).
MANPADS are lightweight, shoulder-launched missle systems used to bring down aircraft and create mass casualties. The potential for MANPADS use against airborne aircraft is real and requires familiarity with the subject. Terrorists choose MANPADS because the weapons are low cost, highly mobile, require minimal set-up time, and are easy to use and maintain. Although the weapons have limited range, and their accuracy is affected by poor visibility and adverse weather, they can be fired from anywhere on land or from boats where there is unrestricted visibility to the target.
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WHY is that in the P/C Glossary? I don't fly tactical aircraft, do you? That entry seems it was written by a 5th grader.
 
Um.... lots of folks flying US-registered airplanes overseas, where these things are a threat, even in places we're not at "war" with. You may see the term pop up in NOTAMS or hear it on the radio.
 
Unfortunately the problem is not limited to tactical aircraft. These have been fired at civil aircraft. This is probably here in preparation for a Notam someday. "KXXX: Manpad fired at aircraft on final for 27 on [date] more such activity possible"

These probably won't be fired at 6 or less seaters anytime soon.

Ernie
 
My guess is it's a post-9/11 addition. Someone probably thought it'd be a good idea if airline pilots were familiar with that word. Context: <call from Dulles tower> "Braniff 432, previous departure PanAm 91 reports MANPADS near departure end of rwy 30. Recommend chaff and evasive action on climbout."
 
Are these anything like Peenie Pads?
 
Richard said:
WHY is that in the P/C Glossary? I don't fly tactical aircraft, do you? That entry seems it was written by a 5th grader.
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So that if you hear something like this on an ATIS you'll know what it is:

"MANPADS alert. Exercise extreme caution. MANPADS threat reported by TSA, Chicago area. Advise on initial contact if you want to divert."
 
roncachamp said:
So that if you hear something like this on an ATIS you'll know what it is:

"MANPADS alert. Exercise extreme caution. MANPADS threat reported by TSA, Chicago area. Advise on initial contact if you want to divert."
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Now that would get a pilot's attention.
 
I thought MANPADS were for people like this;

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Link to articlehttp://www.usmagazine.com/healthylifestyle/news/chaz-bono-im-enjoying-life-as-a-man-20092910
 
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TMetzinger said:
Um.... lots of folks flying US-registered airplanes overseas, where these things are a threat, even in places we're not at "war" with. You may see the term pop up in NOTAMS or hear it on the radio.
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What is really sad is that I've seen quite a few corporate jets overseas with after-market installed ECM.
 
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