Originally Posted by Gonzo
Simon, I'll tell you why..... It's a proper job, not just a TCAS supplement that the area types do, while trying desperately to justify their salaries....

As a matter of interest, what *is* the difference in salary? I'm surprised that Area gets more, considering how critical the aerodrome stages are and that, if my thinking is right, there's a lot more... thinking involved in gnd/twr/app?
If you get into the CATC how does the streaming process work?