eglinyt,
"routine regulatory breaks that operational staff enjoy".
I believe ATCOs also 'enjoy':-
An annual check of their competence.
Annual emergency training.
A bi-annual or (depending on age), annual medical which is fairly close to the standards expected of a professional pilot.
Do those who fly mahogany bombers from Whiteley International have these hurdles, er, sorry, 'challenges'? NO.
All 4 of the above are of course designed to ensure my safety.
"A safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic" - ICAO's words not mine.
Last edited by ZOOKER; 4th February 2009 at 18:49.