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D I G I T A L M A G A Z I N E F O R F R E E D I S T R I B U T I O N
Y E A R I - I S S U E I B U E N O S A I R E S - A R G E N T I N A
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INDEX
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IFATCA-A BRIEF HISTORY
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ROD FOOTE, A RETIRED
ATC FROM USA
Pag.9
FABRIZIO FERRARI,
AN ATC FROM ITALY
Pag.13
RICARDO SILVA,
A TRAINEE FROM
PORTUGAL
Pag.15
HAPPY DAY! GREETINGS
FROM ALL OVER THE
WORLD!
Pag.21
WHO WAS ARCHIE
WILLIAM LEAGUE?
Pag.22BE OUR NEXT ATC STAR!
Pag.23
SALAD BAR A LITTLE
BIT OF THIS AND A LITTLE
OF THAT!!!
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20th October 2010
International Day of theAir Traffic Controller
IFATCA - International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations
IFATCAA BRIEF HISTORY
ir traffic control has developed from the
humblest beginnings into a highly
sophisticated and technology dependent
occupation. And even as we are on the cusp of an
even more dramatic leap of new technologies, many
people remain unaware of just what an air traffic
controller does and few comprehend just what is
involved in keeping aircraft safely apart, but close
enough so that they get to their destinations as
efficiently as possible.
Making the world of air traffic control more accessible
is one of the aims of the Federation, a body that has
been in existence since 1961. The idea of a world body
for controllers was first proposed in 1956 by Mr. Jacob
Wachtel, founder and first chairman of the Israel Air
Traffic Controllers Association. He received positive
feedback from the many associations in various
countries he wrote over the next few years and
eventually a working group was formed to prepare for
the foundation meeting of the European Federation of
Air Traffic Controllers Associations (EFATCA) for 19
20 October, 1961 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
However, during the course of the conference it was
made known that at least twenty other national
organizations also had expressed an interest in joining
such a federation.
And so a representative body of air traffic controllers
that was founded by twelve European countries has
grown to 134 Member Associations representing
more than fifty thousand air traffic controllers world-
wide. Today the International Federation of Air Traffic
Controllers Associations (IFATCA) is a respected
organization within the aviation world whose opinion
is sought on key issues and who participates actively
in international forums involving the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), EUROCONTROL,
and the European Union among others.
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OPTIMUM EFFICIENCY! UNCOMPROMISED
SAFETY! EVERY DAY, EVERYWHERE
The response to the idea of a federation was
immediate and universal. From its founding on 20
October 1961 IFATCA has grown to 133 member
associations representing 50,000 air traffic controllers
worldwide. The culture among controllers is that the
job will be done no matter the circumstances, no
matter the working conditions. This air traffic
controller ethic is at the core of the safest and most
efficient means of transport that is air travel.
Equipment and systems introduced over the years
have helped improve efficiency and contributed to a
sound and safe ATC system, but the individual
controller has always been, and remains, the key
element in the safe, efficient and environmentally
responsible ATC network we have today.
Controllers are the most flexible and adaptable
element of the system, readily able to grow with
continually evolving procedures, changing technical
systems, and social and environmental constraints. No
other "technology" is so adaptable, productive and
cost effective!
When we celebrate 20th of October each year, we
celebrate the vision of our founding members, and we
celebrate the countless volunteers who work to
achieve the aims of our Federation. But most of all we
celebrate the individual air traffic controller wherever
he works or under whatever conditions she works,
who strives each minute to give the utmost in service
to the flying public , to bring you safely and efficiently
to your destination. Even with a shortage of air traffic
controllers worldwide, when too few air traffic
controllers are being asked to handle more and more
traffic without compromising our high standards of
safety, and at the same time being judged on
efficiency issues over which we have no control the
controller ethic prevails.
Today we recognize our efforts, salute our
accomplishments, and renew our mission of service
through an industry that is at the heart of a global
community.
To all air traffic controllers, be proud and celebrate
your profession today!
Source: IFATCA
http://www.atc-network.com/News/27755/20-October---
International-Day-of-the-Air-Traffic-Controller
http://www.ifatca.org/docs/day2010.pdf
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There is no
room forindecision when
you work in anoccupation that
at any second
can
have hundreds
of lives injeopardy.
Interview with Rod Foote, a retired ATC
y name is Rod Foote, Im 72,
Born in New York City, Married39 years to Janet, live in Rome,
NY, we have 2 grown children; boy and
girl. Have owned 2 C-172s , instrumentrated although haven't flown since selling
my airplane 6 years ago. (Got way tooexpensive but still fly Microsoft Flight
Simulator.) I retired from the FAA in 1988.What made you decide to work as an ATC?
The US Air Force decided for me; glad theydid as it got me a fast track to the FAA
after my 4 years of Air Force
enlistment ended. Spent 28years with the FAA.Where did you study to
become an ATC? Could
you tell us somethingabout your career?
Air Force basic ATC
training (wx, regs,simulation ARTC, Tower,
GCA, etc.) took place atKeesler AFB in Biloxi,
Mississippi. I then spent a
year in OJT at Griffiss AFBin Rome, NY, first in radar (on
an already decrepit CPN-18 with notransponders except basic IFF) then,
following checkout, to the control tower
where, after checkout, I was made a shiftsupervisor.
Not too long ago while cleaning out
some old files-real ones, not computer
ones)-I came across my radar checkoutwritten test and I thought "My God! Did I
really know all that stuff?" Out of 100
questions I think I knew maybe 10. Andthe passing score was 85%.
When I was hired by the FAA along
with 3 other guys and sent to Griffiss
RAPCON/Tower which was now an FAAfacility (where I had just spent the last 3 1/2years as an AF controller,) the FAA ran out
of money to send we 4 to OKC to the FAA
ATC Academy. So we were all given the
course materials and told to "learn on yourown." The 4 of us set up our own littleacademy in the Ready Room, learned all
our stuff in 4 weeks (as opposed to the
Academy's 12 weeks) all the while
getting in an hour or two a day oflive OJT with seasoned controllers
who'd say "who the hell told you
to do it that way?"
We all checked out within6 months of hire. It was an
interesting mix of traffic welearned on as we controlled,
side by side, a civilian air
carrier airport and a veryactive military airport with all
kinds of exotic birds vying forthe same airspace.
Not unusual to have a U2, a C-172,
a B-52, a SR-71, a BAC-111 and an F-101 or an F-106 in the same traffic pattern.
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Photos: 1- Rod Foote / 2 -working local at Utica Tower, Oriskany, NY-1961 (coats & ties backthen and no headsets) / 3 Man ears later
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I read the
comments of the
ATCers from
around the
world, the
controller
psyche seems
pretty much the
same...which is
good.
Which places have you worked as an ATCRod?
Only worked at Griffiss AFB, first as anAirman controller for 3 years then,following separation, as a CAA/FAA
controller at Griffiss RAPCON/Utica
Tower for 28 years beforeretiring. Basically, it was the Best of Times
and, occasionally, the worst of times. (Wehad a few very nasty fatal
accidents.)
What do you like about thisprofession?
The challenge! And that sky-high feeling you get when you
were able to bail somebodyout of a jam; or when you
had to improvise and sort out
a huge mess because of wx re-routes and get it done with a
minimum of delay or, better
yet, no delay.
What do you miss most aboutworking as an ATC?
The fact that you work withso many people of diverse
personalities who, in spite of
their personal opinions, areable to all talk the same language and be on
the same page (safe, orderly andexpeditious) when it counts no matter theirpolitical or social views. What kind of person do you have to be inorder to work as an ATC?
A decis ion maker! There is no room forindecision when you work in an occupation
that at any second can have hundreds oflives in jeopardy. You've always got to be
thinking "what if?...and what will I do?"
Do you think this work has changed in recentyears?
Obviously technology has come a long waysince I've been retired and I'm sure manyprocedures have been changed (not
necessarily for the better [speaking as a
pilot, now.]) However, as I read thecomments of the ATCers from around the
world, the controller psyche seems prettymuch the same...which is
good.How is your life today?
Great! I've been a
professional actor just aboutall my life starting as an 8
year old and then even duringmy Air Force and FAA ATC
days. Since retirement, my
wife and I have run aprofessional theater company-
The Chatham Theatre
Company of Rome, NY-andwe're now into our 29thseason.
What advice would you give toall who want to work as anATC?
Unless you truly want to servethe public (as infuriating as that can be at
times,) are willing to study, study, study tostay abreast of new technology, new regs,new this and new that andbe mindful of the
fact that your Christmas Day or youranniversary or your whatever day might
well be taken on another day because ofyour shift schedule, it might be best for you
to find another occupation. If you're cool
with all the above, then you'll find yourselfin one of the most rewarding jobs you'll
ever know. Thank you Rod, has been a
pleasure to meet you!
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Photos: 4 - ASR-5 screen shot of the map at Griffiss RAPCON. The blur in the middle is Griffiss AFB and Onei da
County Airport (Utica tower) side by side. Syracuse is 39 miles due west. Baseball Hall of Fame AT Cooperstown
is 170/48 / 5 - The Griffiss RAPCON 1961-Departure far left, Arrival West, Flight Data, Arrival East, Feeder to
GCA right out of picture. CPN-18s back then...and everybody smoked...a lot.
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"Well pal, studying is
important,
but the most important
thing is patience
try not to lose it
and
you will be on board!!"
y name is Fabrizio Ferrari. I wasborn in Rome in 1980. I live in a
small town near Viterbo, calledBassano Romano, with my girlfriendSilvia.
What made you decide to work as anATC?
In the past I attended at the aeronauticalschool in Rome, so I decided that my
future will be in the aeronautical world. Itried in 1999 to be a military pilot, but
unfortunately I was not selected.Time passed and in 2000 anex-student association told
me about a selection to bean air traffic assistant
(ATA). I was promoted to
the selection and also to thecourse with good grades. In
the 2005 Enav (Italianagency for air navigation
services) sent me to attendto an ATC formation coursereserved to ATA.
So, where did you study to become an
ATC?Tell us something about yourcareer please.
When I started my ATC adventure, I wasnot new to this world. I was an ATA. I
worked 4 years in Trieste Ronchi deiLegionari (LIPQ). I studied in Rome, at
the Enav training facility. The theorytraining lasted 10 months. It was verydifficult. Every day
was an exam day!! During the course you
had to obtain a minimum of 70/100 to goon... Every check. There were 2 kinds of
check theory and practice. Theory, weretests about general aeronautical laws and
practical were checks at the trainingsimulator. It was a very stressful period...some of my hair went away, and some
today stands white :D.The course was divided in 5 periods : 1
generic study (like refreshments about met,general law, international aeronautical law,telecommunications and so on); 2 TWR
simulations: training over Olbia (LIEO)a/d (VFR and IFR situations
together); 3 TWR/RADARsimulations: training overMalpensa (LIMC)
(IFR+VFR); Here we made alittle stop of simulation. We
tasted what means work in a
real situation...we was sent indifferent airports like Firenze,
Napoli and Genova (LIRQ,LIRN, LIMJ) for two weeks.
At the end of this short OJTperiod we came back toschool. 4:Standard Procedural
App phase: Training over "Italia"Control zone (terrifying!!!); 5: Radar
Approach phase: Training over "Italia"
Control zone in radarized condition. At theend of the ATC course I had to attend to 5
months of OJT in Pescara (LIBP), to begraduated officially TWR/APP. The
course was paid by the Agency...I only hadto find a place to live during my OJTphase, but not so much expensive.
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Interview with Fabrizio Ferrari,
an ATC from Italy
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Fabrizio Ferrari [email protected]
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You have always
to remember
that every day
you can learn
something new.
Could you tell us something about yourwork place, and places you have worked
as an ATC?
My first Airport was Pescara. TWR/APPservices . Nice place, nice TWR, nicepeople, nice traffics, military and civilian...
Helicopter, pistons and jet... I had all Ineeded, but nice tales do not last long... As
I said before, 5 months here. Parma(LIMP) was my second Airport, the airportin which I made my bones. TWR/APP
services. 3 Years here... Here I find thebest people and the best friends a
controller can desire. But thesituation was not good ... TheTWR was so low that pilots
can't see it... Departingtraffic and arriving traffic
had the same procedure,so unusable to separatethem. Meteorological
condition in Parmaduring wintertime is
awful ( often mist orfog.... heavy fog). HereI met a lot of pilots and
staff that gained myrespect... we tried every
day to help each other forthe completion of our work.We used to study situation together,
trying always to find the best solution. InParma the logistic situation was in
borderline... Luckily now the Agency is
building a new TWR and new offices.
Now I work in Urbe (LIRU), TWR/GND a
little airport in Rome city. It is very small,but very crowded...more or less 59.000
movements a year with sunrise/sunsettimetable.It's a training AD. It is not easy to work
with young pilots. You have to stay alwaystuned, with 1000 eyes, pay attention
double time, because you are not talkingwith professionals...Here there is light
traffic, like little Cessna or diamond, butthere are also a lot of helicopters. In the
future they want to set in Urbe, the biggest
Agusta Westland repairing facility.
I can't say which place is the best or
worst...one is the best for location, one forcolleagues, one for traffics...Love them all,but...I can say only a thing: every Airporthas its problems... :D
What do you like most about working asan ATC?
I like this job because I love
planes. Every plane....and,well...The salary is good...
Is there a place where
you would like to workas an ATC?
I would like to work in
a Caribbean smallisland with a little
TWR, near the sea...is
that possible????.Seriously, I'd like to work in
a big airport like JFK or DallasFort Worth...
What kind of person do you have to be inorder to work as an ATC?
Not a special One... but you have always
to remember that every day you can learnsomething new. Don't expect that everyday is the same day as yesterday. Don't act
as superman... every man can dosomething wrong... live with a little of
humility.
How do you think will be your life whenyou retired?.
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Rome - Urbe LIRU
I don't know... Here in Italy, every day thepolitician talks about something new...I
don't know if I can expect retirement :D
Let' s be serious... I don't know. I hope thebest possible.
Could you tell us about your preferences?Hobbies, things you enjoy, etc.
I like computers and technology. I likeAmerican motorcycles and American old
cars...These days Im trying to buy an oldcorvette C3... a daydream. I like fishing,but I'm not so good...Friendship for me is
very important, I think it's the mostimportant thing. I love my country, but Ihate my government...That's it.
Would you like to give some advice tothose who want to work as an ATC?
Always, when some guys come up to visit
us , I ask: "Someone wants to be acontroller??" Someone of them alwaysgives me a positive answer...And I reply:
"Well pal, studying is important, but themost important thing is patience... try not
to lose it and you will be on board!!"
Thank you very much Fabrizio, has beena pleasure to meet you!!!.
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Every day
there is a
new
challenge
"Be Calm
and
GET THEM
DOWN
SAFELY!!
i! My name is Ricardo Silva, I'm 22
years old, I was born in Vila Franca
de Xira (Portugal), I live in Samora
Correia (near Vila franca de Xira) with my
mother, father and little brotherwith 6 years.
What made you decideto work as an ATC?
My dream was to become
a pilot but had no money
for it. So I decided to seek
alternatives related to
aircraft and I found the air
traffic control. Now a day I do
not regret my choice, every time
I like it more and more. Every daythere is a new challenge.
Would you like to tell us somethingabout your career?
I studied traffic control in the Portuguese
Air Force during one year in 2009. It
was very difficult because during
the course were only two
people (because of the lack
of people in our area). It
was a year with a lot of
study for me and my
partner. After that, I was
transferred to an air base
in Montijo (LPMT/Portugal)
where I started the trainingon Ground Control position
at March of this year, in which
I am now qualified. And then I
started AD Qualification in which I
am recently qualified too. I'm currently
awaiting permission to begin the training inapproach control.
Where would you like to work as anATC?. Why?.
I wish I could control on the international
airport in Lisbon (LPPT) because it is a
greater level of my career and we are muchmore recognized in what we do.
What do you think is best
to work as an ATC?
Adrenaline, responsibility,
positive stress, conflict
resolution, coordination,Clearances, all, I like this
job.
What sort of person do
you have to be in order to
work as an ATC?
A calm person, humble, talkative, intelligent
and knows how to work well with short-term memory
Could you tell us about your
preferences? Hobbies, thingsyou like, etc.
I play football, I help my
mother in the restaurant, I
like listen to music, watch
movies, go to the cinema
with my girlfriend, I like to
travel, like going out withfriends etc.
Ouvir (Ler foneticamente)
What advice would you give toanyone who wants to work as an ATC?
Be Calm and GET THEM DOWN SAFELY!!!
Thank you very much Ricardo, hasbeen a pleasure to meet you!!!.
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Interview with Ricardo Silva,
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HAPPY DAY!GREETINGS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!GREETINGS FROM ROS APP (ARGENTINA) TO ALL CONTROLLERS AROUND THE WORLD, THIS IS A SPECIAL
DAY...OUR DAY!!!! I LOVE THIS JOB !!!!!
Romina Viola
Thanks for great job!Dmitri j Karpenko
Happy day!!!
Air Traffic Control lers at GUAM center (ZUA). Guam family picni c.
Guam, USA, where America Begins Her Day!!
C.D.Taylor (ATCS)NATCA facrep
ZUA
DEAR FRIENDS,
ON THE EVE OF WORLD ATC DAY ALL THE BEST TO ALL DEAR CONTROLLERS ACROSS THE GLOBE. HAPPY
CONTROLLING.
SANDEEP MUKERJEE
ASST. GENERAL SECRETARY - ATC GUILD INDIA (ASSOCIATED TO IFATACA)
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Happy ATC Day to al l controll ers around the world! Keep doing the noble job all for the sa fe, orderly and
expeditious control of air traffic! The flying public is safe because of you!
Morsi
Seymour Apalisok
Happy ATC day a ll my dear colleagues around the world wish al l of us safe skies and happy working
hours greetings from Hossam HESN (Egypt, Aswan internationa l)
Hossa m Eldeen
I know and admire many ATCs for the job they do. As a passenger when approaching the end of the
runway for takeoff, I always say a little prayer...."Dear Lord, please protect this craft, Crew, and ATCs
and guide us sa fely to our destination. Amen." I have been privi leged to visi t a working tower and have
huge respect for your industry. Thank you for your sa fety record.
Anne-Marie Savel
Greetings a nd best wishes to al l of my counterparts throughout the worl d. Our job is one li ke no other.
Lee - "OX"
Tampa, FL, USA
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I would l ike to greet al l my fellow Air Traffic Controllers at
MANILA RADAR APPROACH CONTROL FACILITY and to al l my
BATS 13 class mates, you guys rock!
I would l ike to give a special s hout out to my friends namely,
IA of Kali bo Tower/Approach Control Faci lity, KB of Catic lanTower Facil ity, RL of Dumaguete Tower Facil ity, YE & AE of
Manil a Tower Faci lity, SZ of Mani la Area Control Faci lity, BL
of Mactan Approach Control Facil ity, MZ & QA of Mani la
Radar Approach Control Faci lity.
Congratulations to you guys and keep up the good work!
From: JA of Manila Radar Approach Control Faci lity.
Lorely Agnes
I am ai r traffic controller from Morocco GMAD , thank you for your gifts :) best wishes to you and a ll
colleagues.
Fahd Elfahd
Happy Day and Thank you so much and best regards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pierre do it
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Happy International Day of the Air Traffic Controller from Mashhad (OIMM) Internationa l Airport, Iran.
Mashhad Control Center, Iran
Mashhad Control Tower, Iran
Maji d Ghazi, Mashhad (OIMM) Internationa l
airport, Iran
Best wishes for you!
Dear col leagues all over the world
As an Air Traffic Controll er: we do i t better in the dark.
I hope the ATC men a re the ace in Air Navi gation. If I'd get a new chance to select a job , one more time
I'd go the s ame way which I've gone 35 years ago because I LOVE it.
Congratulations & Best regards & hearty wis hes to al l.
Retired (2006) ATC man OISS IRAN
Rahim Rahmani Nejad
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Congratulations to al l Air Traffic Controll ers around the world. Its pleas ure to be part of the team
Alexandria Approach Control Team, Egypt
Hassa n Gouda, Mohammed Mahmoud, Ahmed Sehly
Hassan Gouda
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rchie William League (1907-1986),
is widely acknowledged as the first
air traffic controller. After
becoming a licensed airplane and engine
mechanic, flying and barnstorming around
Illinois and Missouri with his own 'flying
circus' , Archie was hired by the city to
direct the growing air traffic at St. Louis's
Lambert Field (now known as Lambert-St.
Louis International Airport). Before the
installation of a radio tower, he was a
flagman who directed traffic via flags. His
"control tower" was a wheelbarrow on
which he mounted a beach umbrella for
the summer heat. In it he carried a beach
chair, his lunch, water, a note pad and a
pair of signal flags to direct the aircraft. He
used a checkered flag to indicate to thepilot "GO" (proceed), or a red flag to
indicate the pilot should "HOLD" their
position. He kept warm out on the field in
the winters by wearing a padded flying
suit. When a radio tower was installed in
the early 1930s, he became the airport's
first radio controller
At the beginning, pilots flew just looking at
the horizon and the ground reference
points. This was a serious disadvantage
because the horizon and the mainland
often were obstructed by clouds. Theincreasing demand for reliable transport
services and passenger flights led to the
development of flight instrumentation,
communication and standardization of
procedures. But it did not happen
immediately. Years of studies and
subsequent agreements made it possible.
Today the history of aviation is changing
and it continues to adapt to new
technology and the growing demand for
more and better services ... the story is stil l
far from reaching its end.
A
Archie William League (1907-1986)
Who was Archie William League?
A reat little stor
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