Barlow and Aviation

It might be hard to imagine, but aviation can be related to Barlow's ideas. Barlow's ideas mostly stem toward blogging, yet there are subtle similarities that can be paralleled to the aviation industry. For example, the primary point that can be paralleled to aviation would be that of intertextuality.

Intertextuality, by definition, means that authors talk to one another for the editing of their works. Indeed this can be applied to aviation when pilots talk to each other about their technique. The ultimate textbook example of this would be Operation: Red Flag, held every year.

 

Operation: Red Flag allows for pilots and grounds crews from all over the world to critique their work during a simulated war-time scenario. This opportunity is unique due to the fact that it allows for pilots and ground crews to obtain valuable training experience in a simulated environment close to the real thing.