Air Traffic Controller

Air Traffic Controller

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Woodstock, VA

Male, 65

My life in ATC began with 4 years Air Force then another 30 years with the Federal Aviation Admin. working tower & radar at some big international airports. I fought in the 1981 war with PATCO, survived the strike and kept a job that was just too exhilarating to walk away from. While there was nothing better than working airplanes, I did move on through several air traffic supervisory and management positions. It was a long, crazy career but I wouldn't trade a moment of it for love or lucre!

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Last Answer on March 16, 2014

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Hello - this eve, June 23, ~ 815PM, saw a 4 engine WWII era aircraft - appeared to be a B-29 (!?). Direction (SW to NW) & alt.,1st thought it was on approach to SC airport. But realized it was straight/level. I'd like to find out what it was. Thx !

Asked by Joe K - state college, PA over 5 years ago

 

I want to photograph Stone Mountain monument. Flying under the Atlanta class B should I still call in for a squawk code and advise of my intentions or not bother them and just assure I remain clear and don’t climb into their airspace.

Asked by Nytom about 4 years ago

 

Do major airports keep records of all incoming and outgoing flights and if so, for how long? Thank you!

Asked by Ed about 9 years ago

 

I'm very interested in getting started with a career as an ATC but with all the info out there, I'm having trouble establishing the best way to go about it. I have no experience as of yet. Could you please provide me w/ an outline of steps?

Asked by down2theT over 6 years ago

 

I have a flight leaving out Fort Lauderdale Airport Friday (09/30) that's headed to Charlotte, NC but with hurricane Ian path forecast to come across Florida to the NE direction, the normal flight pattern is the area of the storm will it be cancel?

Asked by Paul about 2 years ago

 

IN CASE OF NORDO FLIGHT, IF THE ATC TOWER DONT HAVE GUN LIGHTS WHAT OTHER WAT TO COMMUNCATE WITH PILOT FOR LANDIND OR GO AROUND, THERE ARE ANY SIGNAL BY USING THE AIRFIELD LIGHTS. THANKS

Asked by RSM about 4 years ago

 

I am currently finishing high school, and I am interested in becoming an ATC, is there any advice you can offer me to become an ATC?

Asked by Kate about 7 years ago