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Forum: ATC Issues
27th Sep 2012, 19:19
Replies: 9
Views: 5,146
Posted By FWA NATCA

I've been trying to get hired by GAL or SERCO AE...

I've been trying to get hired by GAL or SERCO AE for the past 5 years, I'm eminitely qualified tower and radar/non-radar approach but each time I've gone through the interview process I'm told,...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Aug 2012, 15:31
Replies: 44
Views: 21,814
Posted By FWA NATCA

Unless visibility was Unrestricted, we always...

Unless visibility was Unrestricted, we always advertised the ILS so that pilots would have the appropriate approach plate out and ready, so if you get the airport visually and if traffic permitted we...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Aug 2012, 15:05
Replies: 63
Views: 25,728
Posted By FWA NATCA

I've interviewed several times with Serco and...

I've interviewed several times with Serco and been told that I'm highly qualified, but each time I'm told at the end of the interview, "oh you're over 50, we can't hire you."

I have 25 years as...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Aug 2012, 05:48
Replies: 0
Views: 888
Posted By FWA NATCA

Visiting Barcelona

My wife and I will be visiting Barcelona with another retired controller and his wife from the U.S. for a few days September 5 - 7. If any of my fellow Air Traffic Controllers from Barcelona area...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2012, 16:22
Replies: 26
Views: 32,873
Posted By FWA NATCA

I'm retired FAA and have been working in...

I'm retired FAA and have been working in Afghanistan for the past 3 years and I've been trying to get a ATC job in the UAE for several years. I have tower and radar approach licenses, so don't feel...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2004, 20:20
Replies: 3
Views: 815
Posted By FWA NATCA

Jimbo, For February or March I would...

Jimbo,

For February or March I would reccommend staying within the Southern United States, because many of the Northern states will still be getting snow and lots of IFR weather.

Mike
NATCA FWA
Forum: North America
28th Aug 2004, 02:03
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By FWA NATCA

Lead, Shuttle America has their maintenance...

Lead,

Shuttle America has their maintenance base at FWA (Fort Wayne Indiana) and they only have SF34's here, as to acquiring regional jets I haven't heard any rumors.

From a controllers stand...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2004, 01:56
Replies: 18
Views: 1,467
Posted By FWA NATCA

Here in the U.S. the answer would be "A", exit at...

Here in the U.S. the answer would be "A", exit at the first available exit that you safely can unless told otherwise. A pilot can request a different exit (long landing), but at a busy airport we...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Aug 2004, 01:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By FWA NATCA

ATCEA, The airlines can't offer U.S...

ATCEA,

The airlines can't offer U.S controllers or their families discounts on flights because it would be considered accepting a gratuity, and it's against regulations.

Mike
NATCA FWA
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2004, 18:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,992
Posted By FWA NATCA

Sorry, apparently our web site (www.natca.net)...

Sorry, apparently our web site (www.natca.net) has been updated recently so the article is no longer available.

Mike
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Aug 2004, 14:08
Replies: 26
Views: 4,710
Posted By FWA NATCA

Bad, Our frequencies are published on the...

Bad,

Our frequencies are published on the charts and airport directories. Just because an aircraft may be listening to the frequency when they are flying through your airspace (and have not...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2004, 15:27
Replies: 13
Views: 1,348
Posted By FWA NATCA

Be patient, wait until next year and either...

Be patient, wait until next year and either attend the Sun n Fun EAA fly in held in Florida, or go to the EAA Air Venture fly at
oshkosk Wisconsin. Aircraft electonics can be purchased at discount...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2004, 15:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,992
Posted By FWA NATCA

74, The controller that talked her down was...

74,

The controller that talked her down was a flight instructor and was also familiar with the aircraft. She also did a awesome job landing the aircraft without incident. The story can also be...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Aug 2004, 15:15
Replies: 60
Views: 10,022
Posted By FWA NATCA

I'm tired of the snow and ice too, so I'm...

I'm tired of the snow and ice too, so I'm transfering down to Atlanta Georgia (A80) Large Tracon. Starting on September 5th I'll be using the sign on of NATCA A80.

Mike
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Aug 2004, 15:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,586
Posted By FWA NATCA

I don't know the answer to your question, but...

I don't know the answer to your question, but within a control tower I can understand how being of short stature could be a problem (seeing over the counters and equipment).

As an Air Traffic...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Aug 2004, 23:50
Replies: 14
Views: 1,868
Posted By FWA NATCA

You guys made a mistake, the story ends with the...

You guys made a mistake, the story ends with the monkey being an air traffic manager, not an air traffic controller.

Mike
NATCA FWA
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Aug 2004, 23:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By FWA NATCA

Back when we had FAM's I used them to discuss the...

Back when we had FAM's I used them to discuss the various operating paramenters for the aircraft, ex. gear speed, max speed on final, minimum speed on final, climb rates, descent rates, etc. This was...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2004, 19:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,333
Posted By FWA NATCA

When cleared for a visual approach there are no...

When cleared for a visual approach there are no altitude restrictions (unless the particular airport has a noise abatement procedure). I've seen pilots descend down to nearly tree top, and others...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2004, 19:43
Replies: 26
Views: 4,710
Posted By FWA NATCA

Eva, You are partially correct, one key to...

Eva,

You are partially correct, one key to working a VFR is that you shouldn't vector the aircraft (or any aircraft) if it is below your minimum vectoring altitude, if it is, then when necessary...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Aug 2004, 03:47
Replies: 26
Views: 4,710
Posted By FWA NATCA

We are only required to issue traffic to the...

We are only required to issue traffic to the aircraft that we are talking to and have identified. If two VFR aircraft are about to converge and are not known to be on the frequency or have been radar...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Aug 2004, 15:06
Replies: 26
Views: 4,710
Posted By FWA NATCA

The only thing that caniplay left out was that...

The only thing that caniplay left out was that traffic calls to identified aircraft within G or E airspace is on a time permitting basis.

How can you issue traffic to aircraft not on frequency...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
17th Aug 2004, 21:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,314
Posted By FWA NATCA

What stresses me? Working moderate traffic...

What stresses me?

Working moderate traffic and the radar and display maps decide to quit working.

Mike
NATCA FWA
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2004, 22:07
Replies: 19
Views: 3,148
Posted By FWA NATCA

Try thinking about the wasp that keep trying to...

Try thinking about the wasp that keep trying to get into our tower, no wonder no one opens the roof hatch any more.

Mike
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2004, 22:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By FWA NATCA

To accomplish your goal of getting to sit down...

To accomplish your goal of getting to sit down with a controller/s, call several of your nearest facilities (tower, radar approach control, or area control center) and ask if it would be possible to...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2004, 04:13
Replies: 35
Views: 4,624
Posted By FWA NATCA

Having just recently finished working the EAA Air...

Having just recently finished working the EAA Air Show in Oshkosh Wisconsin we encountered a problem one day when someone was walking around listening to the tower on their hand held transciever. The...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2004, 04:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By FWA NATCA

I applaud your effort to visit a local ATC unit...

I applaud your effort to visit a local ATC unit to better understand what our side of the microphone is like, I wish that more pilots would participate.

On the other side of the coin, pilots need...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Aug 2004, 16:08
Replies: 54
Views: 12,077
Posted By FWA NATCA

Scott, I though that whenever the altimeter...

Scott,

I though that whenever the altimeter was 2991 or lower that FL180 was not usable and was not to be assigned. I tried to find the reference in the .65.

Mike
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2004, 15:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,669
Posted By FWA NATCA

Luckily the air traffic controller on duty was...

Luckily the air traffic controller on duty was familiar with that type of aircraft and was able to talk her down. An all around great job by the controller and the daughter of the pilot.

Mike ...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Aug 2004, 15:40
Replies: 11
Views: 1,315
Posted By FWA NATCA

Droopy, The rules in the U.S. are slightly...

Droopy,

The rules in the U.S. are slightly different so I'm not trying to add any confusion, but adding some perspective to differences in procedure.

Normally I will take a helicopter directly...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2004, 16:05
Replies: 15
Views: 1,754
Posted By FWA NATCA

Jay, Check out some of the motorized...

Jay,

Check out some of the motorized gliders, or pure gliders. The challenges of riding the air currents are from what I'm told an awesome experience.

Mike
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2004, 01:40
Replies: 29
Views: 3,358
Posted By FWA NATCA

Flock1, Sounds like you two did the right...

Flock1,

Sounds like you two did the right thing, you accessed the weather and initially found it suitable, but during the flight noticed that it became dicey, or it was exceeding your comfort...
Forum: North America
8th Aug 2004, 01:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By FWA NATCA

Tiffany, I'm not a pilot, I'm a air traffic...

Tiffany,

I'm not a pilot, I'm a air traffic controller, which in my opinion is the better job because I have a regular pay check, and I'm home every night.

The pilot job market from what some...
Forum: North America
7th Aug 2004, 03:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By FWA NATCA

Choosing to talke pilot training within the US...

Choosing to talke pilot training within the US should first depend upon whether you can obtain the required Visa's. Compared to some countries training here can be less expensive, but you should...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2004, 17:56
Replies: 2
Views: 772
Posted By FWA NATCA

I will copy and post your thanks on our NATCAnet...

I will copy and post your thanks on our NATCAnet web site. A well done needs to be given to all the pilots for helping to make this one of our safest years at Oshkosh.

Mike
NATCA FWA
(A80...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2004, 17:50
Replies: 15
Views: 1,399
Posted By FWA NATCA

If you want to receive a good lesson about...

If you want to receive a good lesson about helicopter rotor wash ask your local military helicopter unit to put on a demostration where they use smoke to show how far out rotor wash looks like and...
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