PILOTS lend wings to air traffic controller
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PILOTS lend wings to air traffic controller
At this festive time it is heartening to read one of the usually unreported acts of selflessness amongst those in aviation.
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It nearly brings a tear to my eye. It just shows that amongst all the evil in the world there are those willing to put others before themselves, and it makes me glad to be involved in aviation.
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Stories like this remind me why I do so love being around aviation people.
It's easy to take ATC for granted, thinking only in terms of what can we get from them. ("Why won't this *%@! approve direct? Come on!") Yet there are other times, in the middle of the night when a brief conversation reminds us that a fellow professional is connected to the voice. Better yet a controller with a sense of humour who brings joy into the cockpit. (I heard one of those once in Atlanta, where after everyone in front of him professionally complied, some whiney-sounding RJ pilot complained about the 180 knot speed restriction miles from the airport: "We're gonna have put the flaps out for 180." The controller shot back: "Fine sir, turn right heading 180 and you can go as fast as you want."
Not sure what my point is here, other than how touching that at his moment of need, one our friends can reley upon us to maybe help save his life, instead of the other way around.
Best wishes and prayers for Michael's recovery and a thank you to my brothers and sisters at fine organizations such as Volunteer Mercy Pilots, Airlifeline and AngelFlight. (Sorry if I left any out.)
It's easy to take ATC for granted, thinking only in terms of what can we get from them. ("Why won't this *%@! approve direct? Come on!") Yet there are other times, in the middle of the night when a brief conversation reminds us that a fellow professional is connected to the voice. Better yet a controller with a sense of humour who brings joy into the cockpit. (I heard one of those once in Atlanta, where after everyone in front of him professionally complied, some whiney-sounding RJ pilot complained about the 180 knot speed restriction miles from the airport: "We're gonna have put the flaps out for 180." The controller shot back: "Fine sir, turn right heading 180 and you can go as fast as you want."
Not sure what my point is here, other than how touching that at his moment of need, one our friends can reley upon us to maybe help save his life, instead of the other way around.
Best wishes and prayers for Michael's recovery and a thank you to my brothers and sisters at fine organizations such as Volunteer Mercy Pilots, Airlifeline and AngelFlight. (Sorry if I left any out.)
