New radar system helps pilots avoid turbulence

New radar system helps pilots avoid turbulence

August 16, 2012 6:45 AM

New radar systems allow pilots to see farther and wider so they can steer the plane clear of any storms. Captain Chesley Sullenberger speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the new system and how it works to prevent turbulence.

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