Controller distractions by pilot requests
During the investigation of the mid-air collision over Germany in 2002, we had quite a discussion about the AeroLloyd pilot and his interaction with the controller. Just because you are the only one on frequency, does not mean that the controller only has one frequency. It was a stress that the controller could have done without on that particular night. However, the report did not appear to reflect the concern of the ATC working group on that matter. Still German report, German airline....