A controller discusses multiple topics including ATC training, the 2020 ADS-B mandate, emergencies, flight following and much more.
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Modernize ATC, don’t privatize
Privatizing Air Traffic Control “could have devastating consequences to small and rural airports.”
ATC safety conference to be live-streamed
Topics include training, weather, controller/pilot communications, runway safety, UAS, and more.
The brave new world of ATC
As more drones fill the skies, big changes will need to happen to ATC.
Air traffic controllers sue government over shutdown
Air traffic controllers file a lawsuit seeking their pay during the government shutdown.
Video: The basics of talking to air traffic control
A video from the AviationGuys covers the basics of talking to air traffic control
Government shutdown delays safety-enhancing technology for controllers and pilots
The government shutdown has delayed implementation of new technology that will streamline communications between controllers and pilots.
Aviation radio simulator helps pilots learn how to communicate with ATC
A new app helps pilots master communicating with ATC.
Video: Seven bad radio habits
A video posted to YouTube outlines seven things you should not say on the radio to ATC.