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Automatic Ground-Collision Avoidance System operational
Oct 10, 2014 - A new NASA-developed Automatic Ground-Collision Avoidance System (Auto-GCAS) that could significantly reduce the incidence of controlled flight into terrain aircraft accidents is currently being integrated into the flight control systems of the U.S. Air Force's fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft. [Read more...]
416th FLTS continues to enhance life-saving Auto-GCAS technology
Nov 20, 2012 - Since the beginning of the partnership between the Department of Defense, NASA and Lockheed Martin, the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System has evolved into an instrument intended to keep civilian and military aircrew members fit to fly and fight another day. [Read more...]
AFRL concludes Auto-GCAS flight testing
Oct 04, 2010 - The 103rd flight signalled the final effort in this phase of testing for the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System, part of the Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology/Fighter Risk Reduction Program. [Read more...]
Auto-GCAS approved for block 40 F-16s
Oct 15, 2009 - According to Flightglobal, the USAF has finally approved funding for the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (auto-GCAS) to be fitted to F-16 Block 40s, with future additions to the Lockheed F-22 & F-35. [Read more...]
Auto-GCAS ready for take-off
Aug 07, 2007 - The Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System, known as Auto-GCAS, is a software-based technology that has demonstrated a 98 percent effectiveness rate at eliminating aircraft crashes into the ground. [Read more...]
VISTA F-16 will test airborne safety system
Feb 11, 2003 - The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, with the support from neighboring NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, is breaking new ground with an innovative research project intended to help prevent midair collisions. [Read more...]
AFTI/F-16 History
Jan 10, 2001 - The history of F-16 #75-0750 is summarized by the following programs/projects it supported. [Read more...]
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