NATCA C90 Guestbook

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Hi. it is good to see a page where all air traffic controllers can get updated info on what is going on in the industry. In the bahamas I am Vice president of the Air Traffic Controllers Union. We are affiliated with Natca through ifatca The international federation of Air trafic controllers associations as well as through our umbrella union The Trade Union Congress(TUC). We encourage Natca in its fight against Privatization and support them 100%.
Lorenzo Carroll <atcwrenzoc@yahoo.com>
nassau, Bahamas - Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 23:43:48 (EDT)

I'm an Grade 2 ATC / Flight Service Officer at Nassau Int'l Airport in Nassau, The Bahamas. I Just wanted to commend those responsible for this web site and i wish you all the best of luck and best wishes in future pages. nice work men and women. good day!!
Kwame Russell <kwameruusell@hotmail.com>
Nassau, Bahamas - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 13:17:05 (EDT)

An aviation enthusiast with particular interest in ATC. This is one of the best sites I've come across.
Nick Daber <nick@daber22.fsnet.co.uk>
Manchester, England - Monday, July 21, 2003 at 02:33:59 (EDT)

Great website guys, keep up the good work.
Mark Phillips
Kingston, Jamaica - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 22:29:52 (EDT)

i am an airtraffic control officer at murtala muhammed airport ,lagos.i wish to be familiar with your association and if need be for us to exchange ideals.
agoro abayomi <agorosco@yahoo.com>
lagos, lagos nigeria - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 11:31:42 (EDT)

After a little over 10 years since I last worked as a center controller, I stumbled upon your live ATC feeds. Not only did it bring back wonderful memories of thinking fast, talking fast, and handling busy traffic situations, but I was able to play the feeds for people who never knew me then say "now this is what I used to do!" Thanks.
Vicki <inaminute@batelnet.bs>
Freeport, GB Bahamas - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 21:35:12 (EDT)

Hello! For me is ORD the best and frienly airport in the United States. I will greet JAKE KOSTOWITZ. He is my father and he works for six months (until August 2003) in the FAA Control Tower Cap at ORD Airport.
Markus Schult <markus.schult@hkm.de>
Duisburg, D Germany - Thursday, May 29, 2003 at 15:24:04 (EDT)

After too many years of getting on and off aircraft to visit family or here and there I discovered ATC's. When I first started to listen to KORD I barely understood a thing anyone was saying. It was all being said so fast. As I learn I appreciate the partnernship between pilot and ATC. Most of all I appreciate the ATC. I do not know how you handle the stress of this job! Keep up the great work. This site is incredible.
Suzanne
WI - Friday, May 16, 2003 at 17:37:55 (EDT)

Site looks great. I'm looking to transfer from Palwaukee Twr. I know your under-staffed over there. Let me in. Thanks
JM <air_traffic@hotmail.com>
Wheeling, IL - Friday, April 25, 2003 at 22:59:55 (EDT)

Hi great site. I love it.
Sandy Kretschmer <free-eagle@t-online.de>
Gyhum, DE - Sunday, April 13, 2003 at 14:30:13 (EDT)

Keep up the good work and we kids in the Cessna's will keep 140 on final. Thanks for all the help the last two years.
Joe McNamee <jmcnamee@purdue.edu>
west lafayette, in us - Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 19:48:38 (EST)

Great site. Impressed in sunny south Florida.
Jim Marinitti <marinutty@aol.com>
miami, fl USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 22:20:55 (EST)

Best compliments for the site-I am reading the book from Mc Elroy and I wanted to take a closer look to enjoy . I am sure I will come back again on thetracon.com.Best greeting from italy
Stokaz53 <piemul@tiscali.it>
Vicenza, ITALY - Saturday, March 01, 2003 at 12:03:02 (EST)

Great website very good work and nice design Thank you very much for this useful site where people can share their opinions!
Istanbul Hotel <altun_mehmet2002@yahoo.com>
Istanbul, sultanahmet Turkey - Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at 10:54:42 (EST)

Life is like a ten-speed bicycle... Some of us have gears we never use. -Linus Van Pelt
Gotta Love Peanuts <peanutsss@lycos.es>
Spain - Monday, February 24, 2003 at 11:28:53 (EST)

I find your page really interesting. Thank you.
Samantha Williams <willsamantha4@yahoo.com>
USA, none USA - Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 13:42:25 (EST)

My reality check bounced. -Dilbert
Dilberts World <dilbertsworld@lycos.nl>
USA - Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at 14:48:57 (EST)

Thank you for this site and greetings from London!
Gary J. Cooper
- Monday, January 27, 2003 at 09:36:45 (EST)

Hey I really like your site. I have found some of the information here helpfull. Thanks :)
Joe D.

Joe <j_dirt@hotmail.com>
Memphis, TN US - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 21:10:22 (EST)

I came back to this website to see what new things I could find. I thought I put my thoughts down. I was an Air Traffic Controller in the US Army during the Regan Administration. It was a time in which all Air Traffic Controllers decided to go on strick and resulting in a lost of jobs in that feild. Today Air Traffic Control has changed, ever since that dreaful day on september. Air Traffic Control has become a decsion making issue that one person may have to make. I wonder? if it had been me would I have done the same thing? It's different, when it comes to losing lives over the wrong decision, perhaps I too would have been "If I only knew" but the facts are that you can train a monkey to land aircrafts or control traffic, but you can not train a monkey to make decisions, and that is what Air Traffic Control is really all about. Making decision. It's much different to control aircrafts in a simulator then in an actual tower or Radar. So to those who wish to be Air Traffic Controllers, make decisions based on the greatest good for the greater numbers of dynamics and you won't go wrong. I think that all Air Traffic Controllers seem to have a very high tempo for stress, and a strong ability to keep there thoughts clear and on the job. For some ATC is easy, fun and exciting, Perhaps it's all the studying that was put there that makes the job easy. Though I'm too old to get back into the job, one thing is certain, you'll always keep what you had when you where in it and always feel proud to have done it. To all Air Traffic Controllers here in the states and world wide, "Happy 2003". And keep up the execellant work you were well trained to do.
Laureano Pabon Jr. <laureanopabon51@juno.com>
Glens Falls, NY USA - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 11:00:58 (EST)

Great site you all have here. I especially like the links to the live ATC feeds. You have helped many of my students become more comfortable with talking on the radio with these links. Thanks!
Lara Carpenter
Socal, USA - Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 00:03:48 (EST)

Hey, I love the site! I am looking for some TRACON pictures of radar. If anyone can send me some or give me a link I would really appriciate it! Also, how can I get a tour in the chicago Tracon in Elgin? Please email. Thanks!
Gene Maslennikov <celicarider918@aol.com>
Vernon Hills, IL USA - Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 23:35:06 (EST)

This is a very informative site to someone looking for a different kind of job. Thanks
Starcheck 431 <iflypiper@yahoo.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Friday, December 06, 2002 at 20:02:33 (EST)

sir, i need some indian Terrain view samples and aero chart. if anybody having please send it to me. thank you, raj.D
raj.D <vishnupurathan@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 04:37:57 (EST)

hello sirs, i am a Avionics student of MIT chennai.i am doing project in DMG .if anybody have a soft copy of indian terrain view and sample of Aero chart,please send to me.i will be greatfull for that. thank you, love, raj.D p.s. this sort site is good for the peple who searcing the answers.
raj.D <vishnupurathan>
chennai, - Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 04:34:07 (EST)

did you get it dave
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- Friday, November 22, 2002 at 17:53:11 (EST)

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Kevin Klein <kevinklein@voyager.net>
Charlotte, MI USA - Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 15:56:21 (EST)

Good Afternoon, I am an air traffic controller in Toronto and I am the Chairman for the First COA-ATC golf tournament which is being held in Houston from February 26-28, 2003. I have been having some difficulty in getting the word out to all of the ATC facilities in the FAA and I am hoping you can forward the info to the facilities in your region. The tournament information and registration is available on line at www.teeitupgtc.com . Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, if you have any questions feel free to email me. Ron Mark YYZ ACC
Ron Mark <rwmark@sympatico.ca>
Toronto, On Canada - Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 20:51:47 (EST)

Was called from MSP to ORD Tracon to interview with Vince somebody in the late 70's. Gave me his Gov't car to drive around for 2 days of bar hopping; told me Daly would bail me out if I got into trouble. Chiefs are probably "more refined" nowadays. Decided MIA was a better deal for the same bucks and a better tan. Saw the name Bob Hocking on your roster. Really old, old guy from MSP? He got me out of Sunfish Lake jail once - like to get in touch. KA ZTL, MSP, MEM, SJU, MIA '81
Ken Anderson <kanderso@tampabay.rr.com>
Crystal River, FL USA - Friday, November 01, 2002 at 23:58:02 (EST)

“You know EVERONE is ignorant, only on DIFFERENT SUBJECTS !!” Thanks for putting your guest book out so we can leave a message. Thanks again! [:-) Margo, Via Con Dios
M. Lou
LA, CA US - Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 13:09:18 (EST)

Hi everyone. I would just like to thank this guest book for allowing ALL of us to leave our various types of messages … A BIG THANK YOU !! “ Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chance for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” … ALBERT EINSTEIN… Best to ALL…. `DAVE L.
D. Lister
NYC, NY USA - Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 13:08:32 (EST)

i need know why october 20 is the fly controller day tks.
carlos fatturi <www.fatturi55@bol.com.br>
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Michael A. Irving <Mikalantny@aol.com>
Los Angeles, ca Los Angeles - Monday, October 14, 2002 at 14:22:01 (EDT)

lovely site to be in keep up the good work.my mama use to tell me to work very hard when its sunrise so that i can sleep fine when the night falls so, i think that is what you are doing right now. thanks
givepeace a chance <chairman@mugu.com>
onitisha, hell back to base - Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 19:31:28 (EDT)

My Brother, Kato, Is the GREATEST! ;)
Jennifer <JOwens3070@msn.com>
Scranton, PA 18509 - Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 09:45:23 (EDT)

I have been a Marine ATCer for 5 years now, can't wait to get in to the civilian ATC world. Awesome site!
MarineATC
Beaufort, SC - Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 02:00:08 (EDT)

I am trying to see any live cams of airports and while there are lists of these, nothing live comes in. Philadelphia did, but now it is even gone. What is going on with these sites?
Mary Smallwood <janey1@ivnet.com>
granville, il U.S.A. - Wednesday, October 09, 2002 at 03:13:26 (EDT)

I am interesrted in the ATC profession. Im wondering do you set up tours of the Elgin Tracon Center?
Gregg Dubin <gdubin@gbdhad.com>
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 - Tuesday, October 08, 2002 at 22:05:34 (EDT)

Hello there , Robert Andy here . Just want to say your site is very nice . These days I have been looking around for computer deals . I am think of changing computer monitors ,maybe my desktop computers too. I am hoping to find computers sales online at discount computers price . Maybe I can get new laptop computers online or get a notebook computers at computer stores . I am thinking of upgrading my computer parts and buy a new computer cases . Hope I can get cheap computers . Maybe I will just refurbished computers on my own . Enough of my blabbering wish me luck in finding what I want . By the way it is my honour to sign such a great site guest book.
andy
- Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 00:19:25 (EDT)

Just wanted to see if anybody at O'Hare Tower remembers Vinny Vanderline. He was a USAF Controller in the MOB that deployed to O'Hare during the PATCO strike. He was one of the few who were able to get an early out and keep working for the FAA. He was my trainer in 1981. I'd like to know what happened to him.
Dan Dyjak <daniel.dyjak@randolph.af.mil>
San Antonio, TX Bexar - Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 20:47:25 (EDT)

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Stacey Wales
Mirtle Beach, SC US - Sunday, September 15, 2002 at 21:39:42 (EDT)

Dear friend! My name is Alexander Bialt.I am an air traffic controller from Belarus. I am writing to you about my hobby.I am collecting aviation souvenirs with logo of of the different world aircompanies & plants(the pins,stickers & calenders etc.),but my favorite things are ball point pens with logo and small aircraft models.Unfortunately i”ve no items concerning your company.Would you please send me something about your company. Thanking you in advance Best wishes. P.S. My adress is: Alexander Byalt Poste restante MINSK 220050 BELARUS
Alexander Byalt <vim@tut.by>
Minsk, Belarus - Sunday, September 08, 2002 at 16:01:02 (EDT)

loved the web page..being a center controller, i've worked at Miami center, Washington center and now Denver center, soon to be at Pittsburgh tower/appch, i enjoy anything concerning atc. it's the best job in the world
Ron <rbbnmbb@aol.com>
longmont, co usa - Thursday, September 05, 2002 at 01:56:49 (EDT)

Hi! I just stumble across you Guest Book today - I was a little saddened to see some of the comments from some folks regarding the PATCO rehiring issue. After reading Mr. Carr's thoughtful comments from last year about this subject, I felt less saddened.I feel that for some people, this issue will trouble them until the day they die. My advice - put it to rest.....the powers that be will rehire the people they want....those that want to pursue the age discrimination issue - more power to you.....but let's not fight among fellow controllers....life is too short to carry all those grudges and all that hate. As the Bhuddist monk said tho the hot dog vendor - "Make me one with everything!"Pat Vaughan USMC 65-69ZOB 75-81Take Care
Pat Vaughan <patrvee@aol.com>
Cuyahoga Falls, OH USA - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 13:17:20 (EDT)

Great job on your site. I enjoyed my visit.
Cheru <dash20@rediffmail.com>
Cochin, Kerala India - Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 05:31:00 (EDT)

Nice Site, Keep it up. Satheesh K Awww.ecubehosting.com
Satheesh K A <sacs@prontomail.com>
Cochin, Kerala India - Friday, August 23, 2002 at 08:29:09 (EDT)

To Anti PATCO NATCA Controllers - It is sad indeed when I read the anti PATCO remarks initiated by NATCA members and leaders. However, it is readily apparent that such individuals have very little regard for the labor movement. Whether the 1981 strike was legal or otherwise is not the point. PATCO members through a democratic vote determined that conditions and its relationship with the FAA had deteriorated to a point that there was no other avenue to pursue. If we want to look at a union which completely disregards soladarity within the labor movement one only has to look at many, not all, NATCA shenanagins. When NATCA was unhappy with its affiliate MEBA it abandoned the AFL-CIO to become an independent union. When NATCA, after the fact decided an independent organization was not in its best interest it came back begging to be re-affiliaed with the AFL-CIO. If it weren,t for AFSCME, PATCO's national affiliate, NATCA would still be outside the AFL-CIO. NATCA was re-affiliated with the understanding that within one year of its AFL-CIO re-affiliation it would affiliate with a charted AFL-CIO International organization. NATCA has not lived up to that obligation. While PATCO and all other unions live up to their obligation of required affiliation and pay per-capita NATCA circumvents its obnligation to pay its true share. On another note, no NATCA controller has the right to suggest that 81 PATCO controllers are wimps and that they can't check out. The very reason many of the 81 controllers aren't checking out is that NATCA controllers refuse to give them training. NATCA rational is that 81 controllers will regain seniority and may take their vacation time - get real. Many NATCA folks talk tough about how committed they are to labor and solidarity - yet they are so far removed from reality they wouldn't know solidarity if they tripped over it. If NATCA wants to show solidarity it should affiliate with an international and in its next round of negotiations with the FAA should demand that any 81 PATCO controller who wishes to return to the FAA should be offered immediate reinstatement. The NATCA people who take exception to PATCO 81 are the probably the same people that would sell out their own organization if push ever comes to shove. Believe me I am not anti NATCA, but NATCA should openly and candidly stand up at the plate in solidarity. Jack SeddonExecutive DiretorPATCO
Hello
USA - Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 19:53:38 (EDT)

I'm a ATC fanatic.. I'm too old to become a real atc controller, so i play on VATSIM (virtual air traffic simulation) If no one has heard of it i'll explain it shortly.. Vatsim is a network that has been around for quite some time now, it combines MS flight simulator with a program called Squawk box for flying online, and a program called Pro controller for the atc side of it.... people fly all over the world using it, and controllers man positions around the world to control these aircraft. its as real as you can get. we even have voice communications with pilots. ATC positions start from clerance delivery all the way up to ctr controller and fss.. i have somewhat around 560 hours online as a Virtual controller at KORD. if some of you are interested in this check out www.vatusa.org
Mike <barriebrats2001@hotmail.com>
toronto, ont canada - Friday, July 26, 2002 at 11:18:24 (EDT)

Report: FAA not ready for retiring controllers.CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Nearly half the nation's air traffic controllers will retire by 2010, and the Federal Aviation Administration is not doing enough to replace them, according to a report released Monday by the investigative arm of Congress. According to the General Accounting Office report, the FAA has not developed a comprehensive plan to replace the coming wave of retirees. The GAO found the FAA is hiring controllers only when experienced ones leave and is not taking into account the time it takes to fully train replacements. The report also cited uncertainty about the FAA's new aptitude test to identify good controllers. The FAA will need to hire another 2,000 controllers to handle increasing air traffic over the next decade, the report said. The need for new air traffic controllers will be acute by 2010...The GAO said the FAA needs to time its hiring of new controllers so there is no gap...According to the union representing air traffic controllers, staffing has reached a "desperate stage." "We've always said controllers are like runways -- it takes three to five years to make a good one," said John Carr, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. "We need to hire a bubble of controllers that will move our National Airspace System smoothly through the next decade without the turbulence of short staffing and its numerous associated problems."Any comments on this, do you guys think FAA will hire ATCS from abroad to fullfil this gap. Looking forward for a career in ZAU ARTCC, experienced ATCS.btw, great site.I LOVE CHICAGO, been there for 2 years, and going back ASAP.any comment will be appreciated.cheers!
Squawk Ident <squawkident@mail.net.mk>
Skopje, Macedonia - Sunday, June 23, 2002 at 07:48:55 (EDT)

Go LLOYD EASTBURN! The Tracon's lucky to have you!
Lori Eastburn <least77@cox.net>
- Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 22:16:39 (EDT)

I'm 33 and interested in a career change-possibly in the ATC field. I've been involved in aviation for the last 5 years but don't know much about ATC jobs. Please help if you know how I can find info regarding careers in this area. Thanks alot!!
Eric <esgeddes@yahoo.com>
Kihei, Hi USA - Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 03:49:16 (EDT)

I've been a aviation junkie all my life...love your site.
Tom Albano <talbano@attbi.com>
Alsip, Il USA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 23:26:23 (EDT)

From one rehired PATCO controller to those of you still waiting...Do not give up!!!
Ben Grimes
STT ATCT, - Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 13:44:12 (EDT)

I am a retired ATC, NYTRACON, interested in keeping up with the progress of Air Traffic Control. I work at the Atlantic City Tech Center as an independent contractor.
John X. Nellos <jxnellos@hotmail.com>
Mays Landing, NJ USA - Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 08:35:32 (EDT)

Keep up the good work and let's hope that someone in the UK can produce a site like this in the near future! Well done.
Freddie Whelan
Swanley, kent England - Sunday, June 09, 2002 at 18:27:59 (EDT)

Hey! nice website designing and good webhosting too.. keep it up! sushim roy http://www.glosoftindia.com
sushim roy <sushimroy@rediffmail.com>
Kolkata (Calcutta), We india - Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 03:57:35 (EDT)

My name is Edmund Marco and it's a pleasure to sign your guest book. I work for an advertising agency in London. Our agency represents direct marketing companies that are involved in the marketing of products as seen on TV in England. Most of the infomercial products come from the U.S. but then again we export our talents as well. My brother has appeared in infomercials in the U.S. advertising various products. I think it's hilarious that English people respond so well to American products while Americans tend to respond well to sales people who have an English accent!
Edmund
London, Kent England - Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 00:59:07 (EDT)

Hello, I just finished my 11th grade and I see all these people who just graduated and they dont know what they are going to do with their life. I'm thinking about going into the services(most likely USMC) and getting training for ATC. I would like someone to E-mail me and tell me if this is a good choice for a job. I want to be a civilian ATC after 6 or 7 years in the service. Jow much does it pay? Not that it matters that much. I just want something thats hard and exciting.
Matthew Merchant <SiperDeath@excite.com>
Robertsdale, AL USA - Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 13:40:54 (EDT)

Hi to every body, I´m an ATC at MAG airport in Panamá City, Panamá. It´s a magnificent web site for ATC´s, congratulatios.
Raúl <ramoreno_atc@hotmail.com>
Panamá City, Panamá - Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 02:08:31 (EDT)

Hello everyone reading this. If anyone is interested in an Air Traffic Control Simulator Game for your computer, Check out this website http://atcsimulator.com/index.htm Now if anyone knows how I can get my hands on the FAA 7110.65 HandBook, Or a download site. I would like If you could e-mail me that website. laureanopabon51@juno.com Ex-AirTrafficController.
Laureano Pabon <laureanopabon51@juno.com>
New York, NY New York - Saturday, May 04, 2002 at 04:11:30 (EDT)

Great Site! Your services are greatly respected by everyone!!! Thanks to all of you, best wishes for the future!!!
Logan Gloss-Ivory <L_Gloss@dbqairport.8m.net>
Dubuque, IA USA - Monday, April 29, 2002 at 18:31:03 (EDT)

I RETIRED FROM CHICAGO CENTER MARCH 1ST 1979. I HOPE THAT SOMEONE OPENS A WEB SITE FOR EVERY FACILITY IN THE WORLD.
PHILIP R. COULTER <COULTER826@AOL.com>
PHARR, TX USA - Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 10:56:37 (EDT)

Cool sight. I am a Navy Air Traffic Controller with 19 years in, can't wait to get out and work as a controller as a civilian. Hope to take advantage of the Phoenix 20 Program. Love the "funnies"
Thomas Chapman <tomchapman15@hotmail.com>
Arlington, Tx USA - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 10:34:02 (EST)

Greetings to you all from Oulu airport (EFOU)!
Teemu Puolitaival <teemu.puolitaival@fcaa.fi>
OULU, FINLAND - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 01:42:49 (EST)

Great site. I loved the humor section and I listen to the O'Hare ATC online all the time. I'm hoping that I can start flight training and would love to take it all the way to my ATP. Thanks!
flygirl
Ca USA - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 18:41:12 (EST)

I am 50% through with Air Traffic Control Training. I have been certified in Tower and half through with Radar Approach/Arrival Control. I am from the South Side of Chicago and would like to say that you web site and information(I use it for my Master's Program) is great, keep it up
Scott Edward Denny <jenscott@aol.com>
Tyndall AFB, FL USA - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 00:20:52 (EST)

Hi, My name is Catherine. I love the colors in your website.
Catherine Lake
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 22:32:49 (EST)

Just a quick hello. Nice working with you all in the Chicago area during my last 13 years as a professional pilot.
MARK SMITH <flippinsmith@netscape.net>
MEDFORD, WI USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 22:52:01 (EST)

Are you people ever going to update the news section? I think 8 months is ridiculous!!
Smitty <smitty@aol.com>
- Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 03:19:56 (EST)

I am hopeful that someone reading this can help me find a long lost friend. Gwen married a chicago air traffic controler named David Peterson years ago. They had at least one child, a daughter. Does anyone know what happened to him? I would love to find them.
candace barnes <candybar86@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 14:33:02 (EST)

On my page thriftstore i have a link too dc area police park service and dulles and reagan.I really like your page and keeeps me busy.Thank you....
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Klll Devil Hills, North Carolina usa king of the world - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 23:56:47 (EST)

IS the FAA any Better?A recent survey found that 81.2 percent of Canadian controllers would leave NAV CANADA if they could receive the same pay and benefits elsewhere, and 79.2 percent are not proud to say they work for NAV CANADA.
FAA3
- Monday, January 07, 2002 at 19:24:05 (EST)

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Yujin Boby <flashwebhost@yahoo.com>
Alappuzha, Kerala India - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 02:42:54 (EST)

An AFL-CIO Union..........
PATCO
- Friday, December 21, 2001 at 18:49:53 (EST)

Great site. ORD brings back memories. About 1960, I was a controller in Toronto Centre and applied with the FAA to work in Chicago Center, becayse I knew it was the busiest (at the time) in the world; and I wanted to go there. I guess I was a little macho. Anyway, I received a polite note that because I wasn't an American, rthey couldn't accept me. Later, as a manager, I spent several days visiting your ARTC and was impressed with the control environment and the Chicago conntrollers. Now, as a retiree, I enjoy searching the Web and reading about current problems and new equipment/procedures.Keeps the gray matter from deteriorating too quickly. I just would like to say that I've worked almost every job as a controller and an operations manager in ATC--and the best job, the most satisying job I ever had--was as a working controller in Toronto Center. Keep 'em flying, guys. And God Bless America.Leo
Leo <lima.metro@sympatico.ca>
Toronto, - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 22:01:15 (EST)

I Am an Air traffic controler greate wabe page
Adolfo Arce <adolki@hotmail.com>
San Jose, Costa Rica - Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 11:52:16 (EST)

nice to see your site,,very interesting,, thanks for the time taken to compile
matthew bond
- Saturday, December 01, 2001 at 18:30:26 (EST)

Thanks for Informations
Dipl.-Ing.Wolfgang Biek <wo.biek@freenet.de>
Berlin-Germany, D - Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 09:53:54 (EST)

Happy Christmas! I live in Santa Claus Land ;-)
Hannu lehtonen <hannu.lehtonen@kotinet.com>
Haapavesi, Finland - Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 06:42:19 (EST)

This is a great web site,I would like to have Winnipeg on line to listen the incoming traffic.I hope that they will add it soon.
Wayne Wizbicki <waynewizbicki@hotmail.com>
Winnipeg, - Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 18:08:52 (EST)

great site.
gary smith
- Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 12:16:18 (EST)

Very nice site!! Keep up the good work! Please visit Compilots.com for information about flying in Western Australia we also give away FREE Email with a 7MB Mailbox. Search for an airfield and more..
Michael Judah <michael@compilots.com>
Haifa, IL Israel - Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 05:52:24 (EST)

Why are you guys advertising for people off the street to become air traffic controllers when there are thousands of us out here still waiting to get rehired?One of thousands....
MK <fourklines@aol.com>
ST. Thomas, VI USA - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 17:58:47 (EST)

G'day from Downunder! Stumbled on your great site whilst surfing the webring. Out of ATC now, I was a militarycontroller (Flight Lieutenant) and civil controller for a short time at Sydney Airport. Anyone contemplatinga trip Downunder and need travel advice (free of course), feel free to email me.
Gordon Walker <munro@winshop.com.au>
Gold Coast, QLD Australia - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 11:02:02 (EDT)

Hi there. This is a great site. You have really done a nice job.Keep up the good work.RegardsL Schmidt
Lars Schmidt <webmaster@acars.subnet.dk>
Aalborg , Denmark - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 17:02:20 (EDT)

I'm a retired controller,now residing in Guernsey, channel islands. Enjoyed your site and i am sure to view it again. Keep up the good work with the site and the great work you do in the scopes.
Ruben Villanueva <rvillanueva@guernseytelecoms.com>
St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 08:28:47 (EDT)

My birthday is 2-4-83. Can anyone tell me how I could start to become an Air Traffic Controller at the busyst airport??
Nathan b Johnson <cbskate19@juno.com>
Burlington, CT USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 20:39:16 (EDT)

Interesting site!! I was hoping to see that nationwide map of live air traffic on this site that I saw on the news. Any clues where that is located? Just curious!!
Bill Lundgren <WLundgre@nycap.rr.com>
Schenectady, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 19:30:18 (EDT)

great site!!!thanx
sam patel <hawabaaz@rediffmail.com>
india - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 01:02:42 (EDT)

what a great site
steve rowell <steverow50@hotmail.com>
Sorrento, Victoria australia - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 05:25:07 (EDT)

Hi Guys, really great! This site is wonderful.I love TRACON and I experience all worst cases on my TRACON-sim (my job concerne finance, unfortunately) Ciao!
marzio <marzioal@tin.it>
I-22020 TORNO (CO), ITALY - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 13:37:34 (EDT)

Hey Guys: This is a Great site. Love the Humor.Keep it up. I'm just going for my Private License now and hope to see you in the future.JAKE
Richard "JAKE" Jaquith <rjaquith@hotmail.com>
Caldwell, ID USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 22:37:20 (EDT)

I'll trade you guy's oranges for uno's pizza! How's the new tracon holding up? Take care all. TRPBI TRACON
T. Rodney Tatum <Tperiod@adelphia.net>
West Palm Beach, Fl USA - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 00:40:02 (EDT)

HELLO WEBMASTER,YOUR WEBSIDE IS REAL GOOD.I THINK THIS PAGE IS THE BEST SIDE,I HAVE SEEN THIS ONE EVER.I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND MUCH SUCCESS!BEST REGARDSWEBMASTER
WINGS OF AIRFREIGHT CARGO <dr-x-ray@gmx.net>
LINZ, o.oe AUSTRIA - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 04:25:49 (EDT)

Thank you for the interesting EGF230 emergency video ! I am an aviation webmaster, also a virtual ATC game controller in Finland. I would appreciate some more info about the EGF230 incident, what a/c type, what technical failure did it have, FAA/NTSB link to the incident etc. Thanks again !
Jan-Erik Andelin <md80forum@dlc.fi>
EFHK, Finland - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 06:40:08 (EDT)

Hi had the fortunate opportunity to tour the Tracon with my Father, Lloyd Eastburn. I was very impressed with Tracon. All the people I met in the control room went out of their way to explain their specific areas and increased my knowledge of the actual "guts" of how a control room operates. I owe a a big thanks to my Father for introducing me to all the controllers and sharing his knowledge and many years of experience as a veteran controller, back from the days of PATCO. Thanks to all.
Lori D. Eastburn <mbarnett2@home.com>
Laguna Niguel, CA USA - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 01:20:53 (EDT)

About Time.....Dear PATCO Brothers and Sisters,You don't know me, so allow me to introduce myself. My name is John Carr, and I am the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.At our Biennial Convention in 1990 and again in 1994, NATCA passed resolutions which became our current Bylaw C-5. This Bylaw states:"The members of NATCA will support actions that would allow former air traffic controllers that were fired because of the strike in 1981 to be rehired as air traffic controllers."As I'm sure you all know, we were in support of the President's actions in 1993 to remove the prohibition on your rehire. Subsequent to that order the FAA began including PATCO controllers in their rehire plans, although the effort was abysmally small and never amounted to much more than ten percent of any group of hires. It is my understanding that somewhere on the order of 800 PATCO controllers have managed to get rehired in the last eight years---roughly a hundred a year.Taken on it's face, many inside and outside my organization could argue that the literal interpretation of that Bylaw---that is, "NATCA will support actions"--- has been met. I disagree. I am keenly aware of your place in history, and I am cognizant of the fact that many of our victories have come while standing on the foundations that you laid. Lucky for me I happen to be president, which puts me in a unique position to interpret Constitutional language.I think we can do more, and I have put my actions where my mouth is.I have met and discussed this issue with Bill Peacock, AT-1. I have met and discussed this issue with Jane Garvey, the FAA Administrator. I have mentioned this issue in passing to the Secretary of Transportation, Norm Mineta, and I have been carefully preparing the message I plan to deliver in public and to the media during observances to mark the 20th anniversary of the strike.Additionally, I have informed the agency that I will not be satisfied unless and until we can increase the numbers dramatically from their current anemic state. Trusting soul that I am I will require any agreements we reach to be reduced to writing, where they will be binding on the parties.The agency, on the other hand, doesn't see things quite this way. They view the PATCO rehire issue as a resource issue, with them (FAA) wasting resources to hire and train you so you can retire. Of course, they can't answer for why they didn't hire you eight years ago, but that is not my fight and wastes effort better spent on a positive outcome.Likewise, the agency can make a very good case that hiring is an inherently management right and that no written agreements will be made with respect to the issue. They will wink and nod and say all the right things, and then go on about the task of doing exactly whatever the hell it was they were going to do anyway. Good point! I suppose that's where some nay Sayers and armchair critics find traction for their arguments, and it's a fair "worst case scenario".So, where does that leave us? Well, I'm a firm believer in the old adage: "If you keep on doing what you've always done, you'll keep on getting what you've always got." I salute those who have worked diligently for many years on this issue, and I fully expect them to continue their quest. Those best intentions notwithstanding, their efforts to date have been ineffective.I intend to move forward with my agenda, which is to press the agency on all fronts for a written agreement to rehire PATCO controllers.Will I be successful? Only time will tell. Am I sincere? I suppose you will have to be the judge of that.My organization has established a long track record of success with the agency on many heretofore non-negotiable items including leave and pay. I have no reason to believe that a carefully crafted proposal on PATCO rehires, properly leveraged, would stand any less chance of success.I could be wrong, and I well might fail. If I do, it will be while fully engaged on the issue, and while giving it my very best. In the end, that's about all you can ask of anybody.Sincerely, and in Solidarity,John S. Carr, President NATCA (AFL/CIO)
PD
USA - Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 19:02:23 (EDT)

Fabulous site! I instantly became addicted to "Track a Flight"! I intend to earn my private pilot's certification soon, so my fascination with your site served to speed that process.Thank you!
David Kaiser <yieldcurve@ameritech.net>
Chicago, IL USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 05:55:13 (EDT)

I have a Wedgwood Jasperware mug, limited edition #79 of 200. Circa 1969. Originally purchased at M.Field's.Still in origional box. It is called "The Spitfire Mug". Great for all you airplane buffs!!!
Holly Siegel <Sgltippy2@aol.com>
Laurel , DE USA - Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 02:01:03 (EDT)

Nice site. I listen to all you guys all the time.You all do a great job, if the public only knew.Member- Chicago Area Monitoring Ass.
Ed Przyzycki <Jitzke41@aol.com>
Lemont , IL USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 21:33:44 (EDT)

Nice to have this web site,hope the aviation industry's going well in the future!And GOD bless all the ATCs!!All u guys done a good job,thanks a lot!
OSCAR <cck1st@sinamail.com>
TAICHUNG, ROC,TAIWAN - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 22:55:34 (EDT)

Hello! I work as an air traffic controller in Sweden. I´m planning a trip to Chicago in september-october and I wanna know who I should contact for a visit to the approach control for O´Hare. Thankful for all the help I can get.
Pasi Haataja <haataja@spray.se>
Sweden - Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 06:23:55 (EDT)

The best I ever saw,the most complete site,really great stuff.
erik deceuninck <deceuninckerik@skynet.be>
antwerpen, belgium - Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 17:39:07 (EDT)

for route maps
Try http://www.aerochart.com/
USA - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 08:34:12 (EDT)

Im looking fore a route map, but i can't find it!!!!!!
paul jeukens
Eijsden, netherlands - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 05:51:10 (EDT)

I was linked wronly, so it wasn't the purpose being here!
paul jeukens
Eijsden, netherlands - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 05:44:28 (EDT)

Next year I will finish the Air traffic program at UAA and I was just wondering, am I going to be applying for a job with the FAA or a private company?
Trampas <astlk10@uaa.alaska.edu>
Anchorage, AK USA - Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 04:52:46 (EDT)

Hi All,To discuss aviation and air traffic control go to: http://www.stuckmic.com
StuckMic.com <StuckMic@aol.com>
MD USA - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 23:53:47 (EDT)

info on atc jobs can be found here http://www.thetracon.com/atcjobs.htm
Info on ATC JOBS
USA - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 01:22:41 (EDT)

I want to learn more on becoming an Air Traffic Controller....Thank You
Jeremy Dee <NewpilotD@netscape.net>
Princeton, MN USA - Friday, May 11, 2001 at 19:38:10 (EDT)

Very good web site. Would like information on becoming a ATC.
shane <poorman.jesse@mailcity>
minneapolis, mn USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 23:46:15 (EDT)

Great site fellas...I fly one of those FLIBS you guys see at the northern edge of your scope from time-to-time (homebase KUES). Keep up the good work!!
Eric Donaldson <zepplin420@aol.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 01:14:16 (EDT)

BEST WISHES FROM AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS IN INDIA.WE HAVE A WEBSITE WWW.ATCGUILD.com.WE WELCOME ALL .
SUBRAMANIAM.B <SUBI1964@HOTMAIL.com>
TRIVANDRUM, KERALA INDIA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 10:33:33 (EDT)

Nice site good work!
GABRY & Max <cowboygabry@libero.it>
Lagnano (Milan) , Italy - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 15:45:43 (EDT)

I'd have to say yours is the best TRACON website on the 'Net. It's just chockful of informative and interesting goodies. I'm mentioning it in my Jume column (Plane Talk, Monitoring Times) and recommending it to our subscribers! We have quite a few controllers and pilots among them.
Jean Baker <jeanieandbob@earthlink.net>
Laurel, MD USA - Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 15:37:31 (EST)

PATCO 20th anniversary reunion to be held Las Vegas, Nevada from August 3-5, 2001.
PATCO <Roncar1981@aol.com>
All, USA - Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 18:12:35 (EST)

Great web-site I use it often. Thanks alot
G. Shawn Fortenberry <gsfortenberry@yahoo.com>
Arkansas City, AR USA - Friday, March 16, 2001 at 18:31:44 (EST)

Well what to say , one of the Best sites in the Web !Thanks for the permission to use the link sites in my Homepage !Please visit me at www.woatc.com !Regards from German Air Traffic Control ;)Ralf
Ralf <webmaster@woatc.com>
Germany - Friday, March 09, 2001 at 15:45:58 (EST)

Great Website from AMERIKA! Keep up the good work and keep your airplanes coming to us!Aloha Pumehana,NATCA Honolulu
Gil Garcia <code77@compuserve.com>
Honolulu, HI USA - Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 02:36:59 (EST)

Nice site. I appreciate the live broadcast of ATC. As a student pilot, talking to ATC is still very intimidating for me. I am trying to get used to ATC language, and listening to the live broadcast helps me a great deal. However, I would like to see more airports.
Grace <graceq@linchousing.org>
Long Beach, CA USA - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 18:26:16 (EST)

Nice site, works better than our ARTS!
Tony Coiro/SBN Facilty Rep. <tonycoiro@home.com>
South Bend, IN USA - Monday, February 19, 2001 at 00:25:34 (EST)

PATCO.....The Legends of Air Traffic Control!
Ron Taylor <Roncar1981@aol.com>
stuart, FL USA - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 22:23:14 (EST)

GreetingsCan anybody give m some advice. I am a university teacher, an anthropologist interested in travel writing. In this world the skies are 'non-space' for controller/pilots this is obviously not the case. I would like to write an academic article on how planes are directed and narrated across the skies. I am particularly interested in long tracks across the oceans. Is there anyway I can get hold of transcripts of pilot/control and pilot/pilot conversations. Aslo where could I find a glossary/dictionary of air traffic control terms.I realise this is an odd request but I would be so grateful for any help.Garry
garry marvin <gmarvn@aol.com>
london, UK - Monday, February 05, 2001 at 09:29:15 (EST)

How's everything in the Windy City? Hey Chris, we'll trade you some warm weather for an upgrade. Hate to go, don't want to miss my tee time. "Warm" wishes from Pensacola. You all have a great web site.
Larry Nash <dhgash@aol.com>
Pensacola, FL USA - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 15:56:13 (EST)

Great website! Lots of great information! Surprised to see Pat Forrey's weekly updates. They don't come any better than Pat. I had the pleasure of working with Pat in my training days. I'm sure Pat remembers how fun it was running manual problems with me during the mids. Keep up the good work!
Michael Carlton <fdub@airtrafficcafe.com>
Fort Worth, TX USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 20:23:46 (EST)

Satcs,Atcs,DSS,PPS @ ZAU,YIP and DTW Retired.
CH <dotdtw1@bignet.net>
Canton, Mi USA - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 11:51:12 (EST)

I am a former USAF controller that was stationed at Rickenbacker Tower/GCA...RAF Woodbridge Tower, UK and Holloman Tower in NM. Would love to hear from some old friends.
George Regler <waxman4332@aol.com>
Cleveland, OH USA - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 16:38:22 (EST)

No. Thank you.
Derek Pointer <ivectru@aol.com>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 01:18:45 (EST)

Dear ATC authorities.I'm one of controllers at Taegu ACC in South Korea.I don't know exactly whtat this site is for but want to get some information about ATC field.Please help me find out the way to contact and to get information.Thank you very much
Oscar Shin <spur33@kornet.net>
Taegu, South Konrea - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 03:29:48 (EST)

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