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Old 12th Jan 2020, 12:56
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Originally Posted by Downwind.Maddl-Land
Anyone on the receiving end of one of my Talkdowns after a fortnight's leave knew exactly what skill fade is/was!
Applies across all ATC disciplines. In Area Radar back in the 70s one was always cautious about putting people on busy/complex consoles straight after being on leave. A day or so on quiet control positions restored equilibrium.
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