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Old 27th April 2009 | 14:10
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doublewhiskey
 
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To Ron83....yes, at first glance one would think the price a little high. However after having seen it in use, I know I would have benefited from it as a beginner all those years ago. 'HEATHROW DIRECTOR' is very clearly an experienced, mature and confident controller. But even he will likely agree that it took some time to develop his 'techniques'. Radar skills, unfortunately, are mostly developed on your own after being qualified for some time. Traditional training is light on theory, mostly on telling a student what is good in various scenarios. I would recommend it to any young guy or gal to give it a go. It definately will prepare newbies for the real world and help them determine if they have the aptitude for the job. I have been around for quite a while and when observing approach controllers work, it is easy to tell who is 'skilled'. They make the job look easy but we know it is not. I think the pilot group recognize and appreciate the the service from the mature controllers. Really all I am saying is, I think it is a good program and worth a shot for the serious at heart. No, I do not have a vested interest in the product.
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