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Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2024, 19:51
Replies: 445
Views: 128,747
Posted By N90-EWR

We do try stick to the times, but stuff happens,...

We do try stick to the times, but stuff happens, we’re constantly juggling traffic, and there’s countless variables that may make it difficult, so it may or not happen. The decision to commit or...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2024, 07:02
Replies: 445
Views: 128,747
Posted By N90-EWR

Late to the party here, and I worked on the other...

Late to the party here, and I worked on the other side of the country (ATC at the New York Tracon-EWR area). While our airspace and local procedures are different, there is one thing that's likely...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Oct 2019, 17:57
Replies: 24
Views: 8,466
Posted By N90-EWR

"We're out of Colombian coffee!" :p

"We're out of Colombian coffee!"

:p
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Sep 2019, 21:32
Replies: 139
Views: 80,279
Posted By N90-EWR

I sure hope things are better over there than...

I sure hope things are better over there than here. The typical FAA managers are the incompetent controllers that get "promoted" away from the operation. :rolleyes:
Forum: ATC Issues
28th May 2019, 08:15
Replies: 1
Views: 4,226
Posted By N90-EWR

If you're a USA citizen is very easy. All you...

If you're a USA citizen is very easy. All you need to do is call operations desk to schedule a good time. They'll ask you to bring a valid form of ID when you go. If you're NOT a USA citizen is a bit...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Aug 2018, 05:37
Replies: 178
Views: 127,184
Posted By N90-EWR

Taking off under those conditions was an...

Taking off under those conditions was an extremely poor judgement call, and as so often I am reminded in these forums, the captain is the ultimate authority in deciding whether to go or not to go, so...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jul 2018, 09:14
Replies: 108
Views: 53,433
Posted By N90-EWR

This was a no event as far as we are concerned....

This was a no event as far as we are concerned. The ones that have made this a storm were the pilot, and the media (social media-forums, etc). The controller has had a great career that spans well...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jul 2018, 04:25
Replies: 108
Views: 53,433
Posted By N90-EWR

I like the "overrides your concerns about pushing...

I like the "overrides your concerns about pushing tin" comment. More like my concerns about tin not hitting more tin. Things to keep in mind reference this case. The controller in this instance is...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jul 2018, 04:15
Replies: 108
Views: 53,433
Posted By N90-EWR

You're missing the part where they have to go...

You're missing the part where they have to go intrail with all the other GREKI departures that are coming out of all the airports. There are other tracks to the southwest with other traffic (a lot of...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jul 2018, 04:10
Replies: 108
Views: 53,433
Posted By N90-EWR

Are they all sandwiched in a 20 mile circle? We...

Are they all sandwiched in a 20 mile circle? We don't claim to be the busiest, but nobody beats this place in complexity. Apples and oranges my friend!

Also, don't compare NY ARTCC to us. We are...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jul 2018, 02:20
Replies: 108
Views: 53,433
Posted By N90-EWR

What you don't seem to understand is that in...

What you don't seem to understand is that in those 15 miles he would go through LaGuardia departure airspace, and start heading into Newark's. We do NOT have 15 miles for you to deviate in that spot....
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2018, 16:38
Replies: 108
Views: 53,433
Posted By N90-EWR

This is pretty much spot on! Good post! ...

This is pretty much spot on! Good post!

Flight crews are always welcome to come tour the NY Tracon. It's hard to describe with a few written words the level of complexity that we have to deal...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2018, 08:17
Replies: 108
Views: 53,433
Posted By N90-EWR

He did make a new plan, which is the same plan...

He did make a new plan, which is the same plan any of us would had done: Hold him until a gap to go back over GREKI became available. The only thing he did wrong was getting into a verbal contest...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jul 2018, 07:47
Replies: 108
Views: 53,433
Posted By N90-EWR

As a NY Tracon controller, reading some of the...

As a NY Tracon controller, reading some of the misinformation in some of the replies in this thread has been very entertaining, but it also reminds me that very few people actually know just how...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Mar 2017, 07:19
Replies: 29
Views: 8,603
Posted By N90-EWR

The rank and file are not backing privatization....

The rank and file are not backing privatization. Only a few out of touch Union officials at the National level seem to be supporting it, but unfortunately they are who we elected to represent us in...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Sep 2016, 09:31
Replies: 20
Views: 7,219
Posted By N90-EWR

I speak at a rate that will keep me from having...

I speak at a rate that will keep me from having to repeat myself. The busier it gets, the slower and more clearly I try to pronounce every clearance. If I only have to say it once, it is way faster...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2016, 02:27
Replies: 10
Views: 5,038
Posted By N90-EWR

I have been working mandatory 6 day weeks for the...

I have been working mandatory 6 day weeks for the last 10 years, and due to our huge staffing crisis, that will continue long after I retire. I'm 48 with 25 years of service already, so even if I go...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jul 2015, 10:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,339
Posted By N90-EWR

It is important to note that while its true that...

It is important to note that while its true that the FAA in general is a mess, the ATC portion of it is probably its best part. All those things you mentioned are handled by sections of the FAA that...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jul 2015, 05:13
Replies: 4
Views: 2,339
Posted By N90-EWR

Smaller towers......yes! We've already seen quite...

Smaller towers......yes! We've already seen quite a few of the slower, smaller towers become privatized, and there are still plenty of the small to medium sized facilities that could very easily...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jun 2015, 17:01
Replies: 53
Views: 18,023
Posted By N90-EWR

Tower Ranger, I think you'd be flabbergasted if...

Tower Ranger, I think you'd be flabbergasted if you ever got to see how we work countless VFR's at all altitudes right through the class bravo around our busiest terminal facilities. I don't doubt...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jun 2015, 09:04
Replies: 23
Views: 8,620
Posted By N90-EWR

We've always wondered why some of the European...

We've always wondered why some of the European airlines always check in on our frequencies saying "and we're an xxx". I always feel like telling them "congratulations! That matches your datablock!"
...
Forum: ATC Issues
25th May 2015, 08:42
Replies: 24
Views: 6,389
Posted By N90-EWR

In Utopia, you'd be the only aircraft in the sky,...

In Utopia, you'd be the only aircraft in the sky, and able to do whatever you want, and call us whenever you see fit, as it wouldn't make any difference.

In this world (at least in mine...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th May 2015, 04:54
Replies: 1
Views: 2,286
Posted By N90-EWR

Bull**** story by a bull**** network. About as...

Bull**** story by a bull**** network. About as much credibility as the Pushing tin movie!
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jan 2015, 23:34
Replies: 3
Views: 3,726
Posted By N90-EWR

Sent you a PM

Sent you a PM
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jan 2015, 02:09
Replies: 19
Views: 8,578
Posted By N90-EWR

In my 24 years here, I've worked with several...

In my 24 years here, I've worked with several that come pretty close to fitting that description to a T.

As bad as that movie Pushing Tin was, the movie was inspired/based on real characters that...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2015, 02:03
Replies: 22
Views: 9,073
Posted By N90-EWR

For what is worth, my grandparents are from...

For what is worth, my grandparents are from Barcelona, and I'm a first generation immigrant to the USA that happened to land a job as an ATC, but I was born in Puerto Rico (my father went to college...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2015, 01:56
Replies: 29
Views: 15,577
Posted By N90-EWR

Let me save you time and money. You're too late...

Let me save you time and money. You're too late to the party. Look for something else. The chances of you becoming an air traffic controller are slim to none.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Jan 2015, 23:49
Replies: 22
Views: 9,073
Posted By N90-EWR

You have several issues to overcome, specially if...

You have several issues to overcome, specially if you're seeking employment as an ATC in a foreign country. Most countries require citizenship, or at the very minimum a legal resident status to...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Dec 2014, 08:06
Replies: 39
Views: 23,293
Posted By N90-EWR

Just out of curiosity, and pardon my ignorance,...

Just out of curiosity, and pardon my ignorance, but exactly when did the UK's ATC system go private?
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Dec 2014, 00:17
Replies: 39
Views: 23,293
Posted By N90-EWR

I believe that no matter where, and for who,...

I believe that no matter where, and for who, whether past or present, the great majority of air traffic controllers love our job, and the lifestyle that comes with it.

I work a lot of overtime,...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2014, 13:18
Replies: 245
Views: 104,331
Posted By N90-EWR

Reading this thread makes me dread ATC...

Reading this thread makes me dread ATC privatization. I never thought I'd be saying this, but I rather have the FAA as my employer than any private company.
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Dec 2014, 04:30
Replies: 6
Views: 4,397
Posted By N90-EWR

I'd love to see something similar done to our...

I'd love to see something similar done to our airspace!
Forum: ATC Issues
28th May 2014, 04:38
Replies: 12
Views: 4,694
Posted By N90-EWR

I have a similar card as Vector4fun. Ratings...

I have a similar card as Vector4fun.

Ratings

Radar approach control New York Tracon

It list the 2 areas I've been fully certified in (though I'm only current in the EWR area)
Forum: ATC Issues
15th May 2014, 23:41
Replies: 35
Views: 10,317
Posted By N90-EWR

I'm hoping to join you soon in your research of...

I'm hoping to join you soon in your research of golf ball flight control! :E


I've had similar experiences as you described with speed control. There's never a shortage of crews that would throw...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th May 2014, 08:12
Replies: 35
Views: 10,317
Posted By N90-EWR

If they tell me that they can't comply, then...

If they tell me that they can't comply, then that's fine. I can plan and work around that if I know in advance.

On my previous posts I was referring to those that receive a speed assignment, read...
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